Business Details
50+ Years
experience
Your Trusted Chartered Accountants in Belfast
Finegan Gibson has been a trusted name in accountancy and business advisory services since 1953. With over 70 years of experience, we serve a diverse clientele across the private and public sectors, including charities, not-for-profits, and professional practices. Our team of 23 cross-functional professionals prioritises understanding client needs to deliver timely, personalised advice on improving business performance and personal wealth.We combine deep technical expertise with a commitment to innovation, offering services ranging from audit and tax compliance to strategic financial planning. Our Sage Accredited Accountant Partner status reflects our dedication to technological proficiency and client-focused solutions. As a firm rooted in Belfast, we maintain strong local knowledge while adhering to the highest standards of professional conduct and transparency.
Services
Audit & Assurance
Accounting & Payroll
Company Secretarial
Tax Planning
Investigative Services
Business Support
Financial Services
Computerised Systems
Grant Verification
Corporate Governance
Details
- Year established: 1953
Highlights and features
- We offer over 70 years of experience in accountancy services.
- Our team consists of 23 cross-functional professionals with sector-specific expertise.
- We provide tailored financial solutions for businesses and individuals.
- Specialised services for charities and not-for-profits with SORP compliance.
- Direct partner contact and regular communication for personalised service.
Associations and certifications
- Chartered Accountants Ireland
- Sage Accredited Accountant Partner
Services
Audit & Assurance
Our statutory external audit services provide assurance that financial statements are free from material misstatement. We combine compliance with practical recommendations to enhance business systems and controls. With expertise in the voluntary and community sector, we deliver robust audits tailored to clients' unique needs while maintaining direct partner contact for a value-added approach.
Accounting & Payroll
We offer outsourced accounting and payroll solutions using cloud-based systems to ensure accuracy and efficiency. Services include management accounts, VAT returns, and RTI-compliant payroll administration. Our dedicated accountants support charities, sole traders, and limited companies with tailored financial back-office functions to streamline operations and reduce administrative burdens.
Tax Planning
Our tax planning and compliance services cover income tax, corporation tax, VAT, and inheritance tax. We help clients minimise liabilities through strategic planning while ensuring adherence to HMRC requirements. Specialised support includes self-assessment returns, tax investigations, and estate planning to protect wealth across generations.
Investigative Services
We conduct discreet fraud investigations and business valuations to safeguard assets and resolve financial disputes. Our team specialises in uncovering misappropriation, procurement fraud, and payroll irregularities while providing expert testimony and recovery strategies. Due diligence services support mergers and acquisitions with authoritative financial analysis.
Company Secretarial
We handle company formations, annual returns, and board meeting minutes to ensure corporate compliance. Our services include share transfer documentation, director responsibilities advice, and SORP-compliant reporting for charities. This allows clients to focus on strategic growth while we manage regulatory and administrative obligations.
People
Conor Dolan
Managing Director and Head of Audit
Conor Dolan leads our audit division with 13 years' experience lecturing for Chartered Accountants Ireland. He specialises in third-sector audits and oversees staff training to maintain technical excellence in assurance services.
Questions
What accounting services do you offer for small businesses?
We provide outsourced bookkeeping, cloud accounting systems, payroll administration, and financial reporting tailored to small businesses' needs.
Do you specialise in charity accountancy?
Yes, we have niche expertise in charity accounting, including SORP compliance, grant verification, and third-sector audits.
Can you assist with tax investigations?
Our tax investigation service covers HMRC enquiries, including self-assessment, PAYE, and P11d compliance with proactive resolution strategies.
What audit services are available?
We offer statutory external audits, internal audit outsourcing, and corporate governance reviews for companies, charities, and public sector bodies.
Do you provide business start-up support?
Yes, we help entrepreneurs with business structure selection, financial projections, company formation, and funding applications.
