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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

Expert tax advice for businesses and individuals across Ireland and the UK, helping you stay compliant and grow efficiently.

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Corporate tax
End-to-end corporate tax support, from accurate compliance to specialist advisory, helping you meet obligations and create efficiencies.
Employer solutions & payroll
Comprehensive support with employment tax, compliance and payroll outsourcing, simplifying employer responsibilities and protecting your workforce strategy.
Indirect tax compliance & advisory
VAT, customs and trade solutions that ensure compliance, reduce costs and uncover cashflow opportunities.
International tax
Practical advice and global strategies to manage transfer pricing, multi-jurisdictional compliance and cross-border tax structuring.
Private client compliance and advisory
Tailored advice and compliance services to protect wealth, reduce liabilities and plan for succession with confidence.

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Empower your people to drive success

Today’s employees expect more—from flexibility and progression to a clear sense of purpose. At Grant Thornton, we help organisations shape people strategies that respond to these expectations and support long-term growth.

Our team works across all areas of workforce transformation, including planning, leadership development, learning, compliance and culture. We offer the tools and insight needed to engage and retain talent, while building the resilience and adaptability your business needs to thrive.

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Our solutions

01 Workforce planning and HR strategy

Align your people strategy with business success

We help define and deliver workforce strategies that ensure your organisation is ready to grow and adapt. Our services include:

Strategic workforce planning
Talent acquisition and retention support
Workforce analytics and insights
HR transformation and performance frameworks

02 Technology enablement

Empower HR with data and automation

Streamline HR processes and boost visibility with modern systems:

ERP and HRIS implementation (e.g. Workday, Oracle, Anaplan)
Centralised employee data for better decisions
Real-time engagement and performance analytics
Self-service portals that improve employee experience

03 Learning and development

Enable growth through structured learning

We design and deliver frameworks to support continuous development:

Leadership programmes
Upskilling and internal mobility pathways
Career planning tools
LMS implementation and evaluation

04 Change and culture

Drive engagement through purposeful transformation

Build a workplace culture that supports adaptability and inclusion:

Organisational change planning
Cultural assessment and coaching
Leadership transition support
Hybrid workforce engagement

05 Compliance and governance

Stay compliant with clear governance

We help navigate legal and policy requirements in HR:

Gender pay gap reporting
Diversity & Inclusion strategy
Board effectiveness reviews
Governance framework development

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Neil Hughes

Director - Consulting

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Why Grant Thornton

We bring together HR, organisational psychology and business operations expertise to help employers build strong teams and cultures. Our approach is practical, people-led and results-focused.

With Grant Thornton, our clients receive:

Strategic direction: Workforce strategies aligned with business needs
Employee engagement: Tools that motivate and retain top talent
Future-ready teams: Programmes that grow skills and leadership
Governance assurance: Support for compliance and transparency
Practical frameworks: Scalable models that evolve with your business

Explore how our HR experts can help your organisation adapt and thrive. Contact our Northern Ireland team today.

Client impact

Building stronger people strategies

Future-ready workforce planning

Created a strategic workforce plan and new operating model, using skills gap analysis to drive future growth and efficiency.

Tailored leadership development

Delivered eight bespoke programmes shaped by learning needs analysis, building leadership capability through blended learning methods.

End-to-end HR transformation

Developed a new HR strategy, operating model and talent approach, underpinned by workforce planning and data analytics.

HR and people solutions

Empower your people to drive success

Our solutions

Align your people strategy with business success

Empower HR with data and automation

Enable growth through structured learning

Drive engagement through purposeful transformation

Stay compliant with clear governance

Why Grant Thornton

Building stronger people strategies

Contact our HR and people solutions experts

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