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Accountants · Belfast

Straight-talking accountancy for ambitious NI businesses

Clear advice. Sound judgment. No jargon. We work alongside NI business owners to turn complex figures into confident decisions.

25+ Years in practice
500+ Businesses advised
14 People
4 Sector specialisms

Clear, proactive and commercially minded

We work with business owners who want more from their accountant than a year-end filing. Our team is trained to think commercially, communicate plainly, and distil complex information down to what is most important.

We provide tailored guidance you can act on, exercise sound judgment on the decisions that matter, and make sure nothing falls through the cracks. One fixed fee. No surprises. People who pick up the phone.

Our services

We know your sector

Four industries we specialise in. Each with its own challenges, its own tax angles, and a team that understands the detail.

80+ retail clients across NI

Retail

NI retail runs on margin, footfall, and seasonal cash flow. From independent shops in Lisburn to multi-site operators across Belfast, we work with retailers who need their accountant to understand the rhythm of a till-driven business.

VAT on mixed-rate stockCross-border tradeStock valuationSeasonal cash flowStaff costs
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£2.1M in R&D claims recovered

Manufacturing

Northern Ireland has one of the strongest manufacturing bases in the UK, from aerospace and engineering to food processing and advanced materials. We work with manufacturers who need an accountant that understands the difference between a balance sheet and a shop floor.

R&D tax reliefCapital allowancesStock and WIP valuationGrant accountingSupply chain costs
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35+ charities and CICs

Not-for-profit

NI charities, social enterprises, and community interest companies operate under their own legislation and their own regulator. You need an accountant who knows the Charities Act (NI) 2008, not just the England and Wales version.

SORP-compliant accountsCharity Commission NI reportingAudit vs independent examinationFunder reportingGift Aid and tax
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60+ firms advised

Professional services

NI professional services firms have specific accounting needs that general practice accountants often miss. Practice structure, partner remuneration, WIP and lock-up management, and succession planning all require specialist knowledge.

Practice structurePartner remunerationWIP and lock-upSuccession planningProfessional indemnity
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The same service as the big firms, without the costly add-ons.

One fixed annual fee covers everything your business needs to stay compliant and ahead of HMRC. Just £1,499+VAT/year for total peace of mind.

Arro SME Package

Accounts, self-assessment, quarterly VAT, payroll for up to 5 staff, and ad-hoc tax advice. All included.

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£1,499 +VAT/year

How we work with every client

  • 01

    Locally rooted, nationally qualified

    Twenty-five years in Belfast. We answer to the same standards as the big firms, with the relationships only a local firm can build.

  • 02

    Proactive advice, not annual reports

    Year-end is too late. We talk to you all year round about tax planning, growth, and the decisions that move the bottom line. Your accountant should be your most useful adviser, not your most expensive filing service.

  • 03

    Fixed fees, no surprise bills

    We agree the scope and the fee upfront. No hourly billing. No surprise invoices. If anything changes we tell you before any work happens. The same clarity we bring to your accounts, we bring to ours.

We found a Belfast manufacturer £74,000 in eligible R&D claims they didn't know they had

A 22-person engineering firm in Lisburn had been told by their previous accountant that R&D tax relief did not apply to manufacturing. It does. We reviewed three years of qualifying activity, prepared the claim, and handled the HMRC correspondence. The credit landed in their bank account 11 weeks later.

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£74k Recovered
11 wks Start to credit
Manufacturing Sector

What clients say

  • "We have been with Arro for six years and the business has grown from strength to strength. Calls get returned the same day and the advice is always plain English."
    ShedFactory Ireland Manufacturing client
  • "Ciaran and the team steered me through every pitfall of setting up as a limited company and have advised me ever since on how to maximise what the business pays out."
    The League of Advertising Professional services client
  • "I have been with Arro for five years and would recommend them to anyone. They actually answer the phone, and they explain things without making you feel stupid."
    Julie Turkington · Feminine Touch Retail client, Newtownards

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