Sumer Northern Ireland

🎉 Congratulations To Our Talented Team Members On Their Well-Deserved Promotions!

🌟 Eabha Connolly, Rick Jan van Der Schuit, Glen Speers, Ronan Hamill, Nicola Hughes have all been promoted to Associate Managers, and Ryan Branagh has been promoted to Manager. 👏

💫 We're excited to see the positive changes you’ll bring in your new roles at Sumer NI!

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Looking For Reliable and Professional Accountancy Services in Northern Ireland?

📊 Look no further!

Our expert team is here to support businesses of all sizes with tailored financial solutions. From bookkeeping and tax planning to payroll and audits, we’ve got you covered.

Let us help you navigate your financial journey with confidence and ease.

Trust us to keep your business on the path to success!

Contact our specialist team today!

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💼 It Was a Packed Room at Our Budget Breakfast Event Yesterday, Held at Merchant Hotel in Belfast

💫 Organised by our tax team, attendees gained insights into the key tax outcomes from the UK Autumn Budget and the expected impact on local businesses and the Northern Ireland economy.

We were also joined by guest speaker, Economist Gareth Hetherington from Ulster University who discussed the myriad of economic factors that plays in to decision making of this stature and the importance of planning ahead.

Thank you to everyone who joined us, if you have any further questions about navigating the changes in tax, please contact our tax team today!

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🌟 Meet the Team!

Say Hello to Amanda McMaw! 👋

One of our Directors at Sumer NI, Amanda first joined Sumer NI, (formerly ASM Belfast) in 2008 and has progressed her career with us over the last 16 years.

A qualified Chartered Accountant and Chartered Internal Auditor, Amanda works with clients across various industries including housing associations, public sector and not-for-profit organisations.

➡️ Swipe to find out more about Amanda’s role.

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We are looking forward to hosting our Budget Breakfast at The Merchant Hotel tomorrow morning, where we'll explore the Autumn Budget implications and NI's economic outlook with special guest Gareth Hetherington MBE!

🌟 Join Us for Our Budget Breakfast Event on 5 November! 🌟

Dive into the latest tax updates following the Autumn Budget announcement and explore the economic outlook for Northern Ireland.

This informative session will be led by our Tax team, who will be joined by Gareth Hetherington, Director of the Economic Policy Centre at Ulster University.

🕗 Agenda
8:00 AM: Breakfast & Networking
9:00 AM - 10:30 AM: Key insights and discussions

📍 Location: The Merchant Hotel, Belfast

Limited spaces are available on a first-come, first-served basis.

➡️ Reserve your place now, email [email protected]

Learn more at www.sumerni.co.uk

Caroline Keenan Featured on BBC's Red Lines Podcast ✅

It's been a busy week for our Tax Director, Caroline Keenan, who joined Mark Carruthers at BBC Northern Ireland's Blackstaff Studio for the 201st episode of the Red Lines Podcast to discuss the Autumn Budget 2024.

Caroline participated in an insightful discussion alongside distinguished panel members including BBC's John Campbell, Richard Ramsey, Independent Economist, Tina McKenzie, CEO Staffline Ireland and Chair of Federation of Small Businesses - FSB, and Andrew Webb, Chief Economist and Director at Grant Thornton Ireland

Listen to the full discussion here: https://www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/p0k1hglk

Need expert guidance on how to navigate the latest budget changes? Our team at Sumer NI is ready to help - contact us today.

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Autumn Statement 2024: A Comprehensive Analysis ☀️

Following Chancellor Rachel Reeves' Autumn Statement, our tax experts have prepared an analysis of the significant changes ahead.

Our in-depth guide covers everything from personal tax reforms and employment changes to business impacts, capital taxes, and updated rates and allowances for 2024/25.

To read this complete analysis, click here: https://bit.ly/4eacU7x

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Halloween Celebrations at Sumer NI! 🎃

Our team got into the spooky spirit today with a Halloween dress-up competition and bake sale in support of our 2024 charity partner, Simon Community Northern Ireland. The office was filled with creative costumes and delicious treats, all while raising funds to support those experiencing homelessness in Northern Ireland.

Thank you to everyone who dressed up, baked, and donated! 👻🧙‍♀️

Autumn Statement 2024: Key Takeaways 📍

The Chancellor, Rachel Reeves delivered the Autumn Statement yesterday (Wednesday 30th October) and in our latest blog post, we’re taking a look at what it means for businesses and individuals in Northern Ireland.

We'll explore:

✅ Capital Gains Tax increases
✅ Inheritance Tax developments
✅ Rise in Employer National Insurance Contributions
✅ Impact on businesses and individuals

To read the full article, click here: https://bit.ly/4f6cpg3

🌐 www.sumerni.co.uk
📞 028 9024 9222
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Caroline Keenan Shares Budget Insights on BBC Radio Ulster Talkback ✅

Earlier today, our Tax Director, Caroline Keenan joined the BBC Talkback panel hosted by William Crawley who was joined by John Campbell. Caroline was invited to provide expert analysis on the Chancellor's Budget announcement and its implications for businesses across Northern Ireland and the UK, alongside Roger Pollen from Federation of Small Businesses - FSB, Simon Hamilton from Confluence Consulting, Richard Ramsey an independent economist, and Ann Watt Pivotal Public Policy Forum.

In the lively discussion, Caroline highlighted how the changes to capital gains tax, inheritance tax, and the increase in employer National Insurance contributions will significantly impact key sectors and areas of the Northern Ireland economy.

Click here to hear the full panel discussion - timestamp 37:40 https://www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/m0024f2p

As your trusted tax advisors, the team at Sumer NI are here to help you confidently navigate these changes. 📍

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Tax Team keeping abreast of all the important Budget 2024 announcements, ready to decipher how changes will impact our clients’ tax affairs and to advise accordingly.

Employee Spotlight ✨

At our recent Staff away day, we were delighted to present Padraig Brady with his 10 years service award.

Padraig joined the firm as a school leaver to complete his apprenticeship through Accounting Technicians Ireland, and then began his Chartered Accountants Ireland training, becoming a Chartered Accountant in 2020. Since then, Padraig has moved up through the firm and is now a Manager and a valued member of our Internal Audit team.

Congratulations Padraig on your hard work and dedication to the firm. Here's to the next 10! 🎉🥂

Padraig is pictured receiving his award from Managing Director, Brian Clerkin.

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Exciting day at the office! 🎥✨

A film crew has taken over right outside our building, adding an interesting twist to our usual routine. We’re excited to see the scenes come to life on screen!

🎉 We’re thrilled to announce new promotions at Sumer NI! 🙌

🌟 A huge congratulations to our newly promoted team members!

• Supervisors: Andrew McCullough, Lois Irvine, Alastair McIvor

Your dedication and commitment have truly paid off, and we're excited to see all the amazing things you'll achieve in your new roles! 🚀

Here’s to more success ahead! 🌟

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Huge thanks to Kaizen in conjunction with NAKEDPRBelfast for their work on our website! We were delighted with the service by Kaizen! Check out the Case Study below! 👇🏻

What a great night at the AIB Business Eye Awards 2024!✨

We were delighted to receive the Highly Commended award in the Professional Services Firm of the Year category at last night’s Business Eye Awards at the ICC Belfast. This recognition highlights our team's dedication and commitment to excellence.

The evening provided a great opportunity to connect with local businesses and professionals from across Northern Ireland.

Congratulations to all the winners and finalists on your achievements! 🏆

✨ We had a fantastic afternoon at our Women in Tax workshop earlier this week! ✨

Catherine Murnin, founder of The Wellbeing Pathway, led an inspiring workshop on resilience and self-care.

It was a pleasure to connect with so many wonderful professionals over nibbles and bubbly.

Thank you to everyone who joined us, and a special thanks to Catherine for sharing her insights.

Here's to continued growth and wellbeing at Sumer NI and amongst Women in Tax!