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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.
As each year passes, the way professional services firms recruit and what they must offer to the new generation changes.
Technological advances have invariably changed the way we work with no one able to predict what the future holds. If current research is accurate, artificial intelligence may take over many professional services roles. However, what is certain is that we must have leaders in place who are flexible to change and with the ability to take advantage of the positive benefits new technology and the new generation will bring.
We have heard many times that being a good leader takes honesty, communication skills and being approachable. What else is becoming clear is that a good leader will need to inspire, ensuring they are connected and relevant to the new generation. Listening is key! Good leaders need to connect with their team, with greater connectivity expected through innovative media channels and close contact conversations. The great leaders of today are closely connecting with their people and seeking ways for them to drive their business. Good leaders mentor, develop and motivate. To some, this may sound new age but there is a strong commercial case also, with businesses aspiring to grow and create a brand.
The new generation of professionals have grown up with technology as an integral part of their world. Although they bring greater expertise they also bring greater demands, refusing to accept companies who are not up to speed. Research indicates that the new generation put an emphasis on corporate social responsibility, care of the environment and are often more interested in experience and work life balance than material things.
Diversity is also in the forefront of everyone’s mind when promoting talent. Businesses must build and implement workplace solutions that unlock the potential for a diverse and inclusive workplace. Diversity is key to business success. With a diverse mixture of people a business is better prepared for all eventualities. Recommendations to help make this happen include taking action and speaking up throughout an organisation (not just at the top), encouraging diverse leadership styles, role models and investing in sponsorship programmes.
With all this in mind businesses have a duty to be flexible and embrace changes in technology, flexible working and culture. It requires workplaces to collaborate, be agile and creative. In order to attract the brightest and best talent we need to develop cultures that fit with every generation. We must reward talent and encourage leaders of the future. In the words of John Quincy Adams, ‘if your actions inspire others to dream more, learn more, do more and become more, you are a leader.’
If a business can implement this culture, great leaders are born no matter what their age!