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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.
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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.
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Economic Advisory
Our all-island Economics Advisory team combines expertise in economics and business with a wealth of experience across the public and private sectors.
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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
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People and Change Consulting
The Grant Thornton People & Change Consulting practice works with clients on these issues as well as on all aspects of how they attract, retain, engage develop, deploy and lead their people.
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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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Technology Consulting
Motivating and assisting our clients to pursue, maintain and secure the benefits of digital solutions is at the core of our Digital Transformation teams' agenda and goals. We work with business leaders to deliver efficient digital strategies and operating models that provide new or enhanced capabilities.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
How to secure a Grad Training Contract
24 Nov 2020One of the most popular routes to becoming a Chartered Accountant or Chartered Tax Advisor is to complete a three and half year Graduate Training Contract.
We anticipate the number of students applying for training contracts this year will be greater as COVID has caused more graduates to return early from travelling or choosing not to take time out to travel. In addition, there are increased numbers of non-accounting students applying for training contracts due to a reduction in jobs in their area of study. This is all at a time when the number of new training contracts in Northern Ireland may reduce, therefore making it more competitive for students. So what should students do?
To enhance the chance of being offered a training contract students should consider these five tips:
Attend careers fairs and visit all relevant employers, considering both industry and practice.
Complete at least one summer internship. Many firms offer most of their graduate contracts to students who complete a summer internship with them.
Invest time now on their CV and take action to fill any skill or experience gaps.
Don’t underestimate the time required to complete an application form. Many students use generic answers on application forms and with increased competition for places this could rule them out at the first hurdle.
Prepare for an interview by knowing their CV, having evidence to support skills, show knowledge of the firm, be punctual on the day, and dress appropriately.
As for internships, most universities run internship fairs in early February and many firms’ internship applications run from December to February. There are many benefits to completing a summer internship, and students can complete multiple summer Internships in various firms and roles. Choosing the firm and role are critical as a training contract is a big commitment, and students should ensure they get the right fit. By experiencing the different firms and roles students can make informed decisions on the best career path for them. When making these decisions, there are a couple of points to bear in mind.
Summer internships are open to accounting and non-accountancy students and will aid in understanding the routes to a professional qualification. Students should ensure they understand the exam support offered by the firms.
And finally, students will meet the people they will be working with daily should they join under a training contract.
Applications for 2021 summer internships with Grant Thornton will be open from December to mid-February.