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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.
More than a number cruncher
14 Aug 2018Gone are the days when accountants were regarded as just number crunchers. There is no doubt that the rigorous training and exam process equips young accountants with the technical skills necessary to start their careers, but in today’s fast-paced financial world, accountants are required to be so much more. Five fundamental soft skills are considered essential for the modern accountant to stand out in the workplace
Problem solving: Throughout their career accountants will come across varying and complex challenges. Accounting professionals who can think on their feet, quickly digest a problem and take action to offer potential solutions are invaluable to an organisation.
Communication: Accountants will regularly be required to explain complex concepts and principals to clients who may not have a background in accounting. An ability to simplify this technical information concisely and in a user-friendly format will be key to how you are perceived by both clients and other staff members. These important communication skills will not only apply to oral communication, but also to written communication. With email the most common method of communicating internally and externally in any organisation, skills in written communication is seen as essential.
Leadership : The best leaders will inspire those around them through example and effort. From graduate accountants leading an audit team, to a partner within a firm, there will be some level of leadership required at each stage of an accountant’s career. Employers will value someone who can step up, take control and be relied upon to take the lead when needed.
Time management: Time management will be key at all stages of an accountant’s career. As a trainee, accountants will be expected to study for a professional qualification alongside full time work. As experience is gained, the additional responsibility and requirements to meet client expectations will mean that effective planning of the workload and prioritising tasks is critical to ensure deadlines are met and that top quality client service is delivered.
Flexibility: The ability to embrace change and adapt to new ways of working, whether that is changes in the working environment or changes in technology, is seen as a valuable skill. Those that are set in their ways will get left behind. Employers want individuals that will move forward and adapt to changes as and when they arise.
In general, employers today are looking for well-rounded staff with both the technical skills and the soft skills necessary to succeed. The accounting profession is no different. Not everyone is born with skills discussed above, however these can be learned. Technical skills remain fundamental, but those accountancy professionals that develop a breadth of skills will go from strength to strength.