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Business Risk Services
Our Business Risk Services team deliver practical and pragmatic solutions that support clients in growing and protecting the inherent value of their businesses.
Consulting
Tailored consulting solutions that deliver measurable results through digital, regulatory and strategic transformation.
Corporate Finance and Deal Advisory
We offer a dedicated team of experienced individuals with a focus on successfully executing transactions for corporates and financial institutions. We offer an integrated approach, with our corporate finance specialists working seamlessly with tax and other specialists to ensure that every angle is covered.
Forensic Accounting
We have a different way of doing business by delivering real insight through a combination of technical rigour, commercial experience and intuitive judgment. We take pride in delivering responsive and tailored solutions to all our clients, capitalising on the wealth of experience housed within our Belfast and wider Forensics team
Restructuring
We work with a wide variety of clients and stakeholders such as high street banks, private equity funds, directors, government agencies and creditors to implement solutions which provide the best possible outcomes.

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Audit

Our audit services can strengthen your business and stakeholders' confidence. You'll receive professionally verified results and insights that help you grow.

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Tax

Our tax services help you gain trust and stay ahead, enabling you to manage your tax transparently and ethically.

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Corporate and International Tax
Northern Ireland businesses face further challenges as they operate in the only part of the UK that has a land border with a country offering a lower tax rate.
Employer Solutions
Our team specialises in remuneration and incentive planning and works closely with employers, shareholders and employees to ensure that business strategies are aligned and goals achieved in the most tax efficient, cost-effective manner.
Entrepreneur and Private Client Taxes
Our team of experienced advisors are on hand to guide you through any decision or transaction ranging from the establishment of new business ventures, to realising value on exit, to succession planning and providing for loved ones.
Global Mobility Services
Grant Thornton Ireland offer a different approach to managing global mobility. We have brought together specialists from our tax, global payroll, people and change and financial accounting teams across Ireland and Northern Ireland, while drawing on the knowledge and insights of our global network of over 143 offices of mobility professionals to provide you with a holistic approach to managing global mobility.
Outsourced Payroll
Our outsourced service provides valued service to over 150 separate PAYE schemes. These ranging from 1 to 1000 employees, working for micro, SME and global employers. The service is supported by the integrated network of tax and global mobility teams and the wider Grant Thornton network delivering a seamless service. Experienced staff deliver a personal service built around your business needs.
Tax Disputes and Investigations
Our Tax Disputes and Investigation team is made up of tax experts and former HMRC investigators who have years of experience in dealing with a variety of tax investigations. Our expertise and insight can guide you through all interactions, keeping your cost at a minimum while allowing you to continue with the day to day running of your business.
VAT and Indirect Taxes
At Grant Thornton (NI) LLP, our team helps Northern Ireland businesses manage their UK and global indirect tax risks which, as transactional taxes, can quickly become big liabilities.

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A smarter approach to finance leadership

Finance teams are now central to driving strategy and performance. At Grant Thornton, we support CFOs and finance leaders to modernise their functions and align finance with business-wide priorities.

Whether you’re improving visibility, enhancing reporting or building a more agile operating model, we bring hands-on expertise to help your team operate more efficiently and strategically. From targeted process reviews to outsourced delivery, our practical solutions help you do more with less—faster, and with confidence.

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Our solutions

01 Finance strategy and performance

Support long-term growth through strategic clarity

We help CFOs align finance with the organisation’s broader objectives. Our services provide the foundations for long-term value and resilience, including:

Finance strategy development
Operating model design and benchmarking
M&A integration planning
Forecasting and cost optimisation

02 Process improvement

Improve accuracy and efficiency in daily operations

We streamline finance processes to remove duplication, improve control and reduce effort. Outcomes include:

End-to-end process reviews
Workflow redesign and automation
Standardised, accurate reporting
Scalable shared service models

03 Technology enablement

Unlock insights and boost agility through better systems

We guide you in selecting and implementing systems that improve decision-making and agility:

ERP and finance platform selection
Integration of real-time dashboards
BI and data visualisation tools
Reliable, consistent reporting processes

04 Finance and accounting outsourcing

Free up time and resources to focus on strategy

Our outsourcing services let your team concentrate on high-value work while we manage core tasks:

Controllership and financial reporting
Full or partial outsourced accounting
M&A reporting and consolidation support
Optimised recurring processes

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Why Grant Thornton

Our local experts understand the challenges finance teams face across sectors. We combine technical precision with commercial understanding to help you modernise your finance function and build future-ready operations.

With Grant Thornton, our clients receive:

Alignment with strategy: Finance operations that support broader business goals.
Efficiency gains: Reduced effort through automation and smarter processes.
Technology expertise: Confidence in selecting and implementing the right tools.
Trusted advisors: Local knowledge backed by a global network.
Scalable delivery: Support that grows and flexes with your needs.

Find out how your finance team can deliver more. Speak to our Northern Ireland CFO advisory specialists.

Client impact

Helping CFOs transform finance

ERP integration improves control

Implemented an integrated ERP system to strengthen internal controls, improve financial accuracy and streamline reporting.

Automation cuts manual workload

Optimised finance processes by automating tasks and standardising reports, improving accuracy and speeding up month-end close.

Full finance function outsourced

Designed and delivered a fully outsourced finance function for a €25bn client, built on SAP ERP and tailored to business needs.