Business Details
20 Years
experience
Expert Accountants in Northern Ireland
O'Boyle Accounting & Taxation is a dedicated accounting firm based in Bangor, Northern Ireland, with over 20 years of experience supporting small businesses across the region. Our team of qualified Chartered Management Accountants and Accounting Technicians specialises in delivering tailored tax-saving strategies, compliance solutions, and proactive financial advice. We prioritise understanding the unique needs of small enterprises, offering expertise in areas such as VAT planning, corporation tax, payroll management, and business start-up guidance.Our commitment to practical, jargon-free communication ensures clients receive clear, actionable insights. With a focus on building long-term partnerships, we leverage our deep industry knowledge and technical proficiency to help businesses optimise financial performance while maintaining full compliance with regulatory requirements. Our track record of client success stories, including significant tax refunds and savings, underscores our dedication to delivering measurable value.
Services
Tax Planning
VAT Returns
Business Start-up Advice
Payroll Management
QuickBooks Support
Details
- Year established: 2006
Highlights and features
- 20+ years of experience working with Northern Ireland small businesses
- Qualified Chartered Management Accountants and QuickBooks ProAdvisors
- Proactive tax planning to reduce liabilities and maximise refunds
- Practical, jargon-free financial advice tailored to business needs
- Proven track record of securing tax savings up to 16,000 for clients
Associations and certifications
- CIMA
- Practising Certificate
What people say
Tax savings of 16,000
Proactive tax planning
Quick response times
Expert VAT advice
Business growth support
Services
Tax Planning
Our tax planning services help businesses identify legitimate opportunities to reduce liabilities through allowances, reliefs, and structural optimisation. We specialise in corporation tax, income tax, and VAT strategies tailored to Northern Ireland's regulatory environment. With proactive year-round advice, we ensure compliance while maximising refunds and minimising exposure to HMRC audits.
VAT Returns
We manage complete VAT compliance including quarterly returns, flat rate scheme implementation, and zero-rated supply optimisation. Our expertise helps businesses recover reclaimable VAT while avoiding penalties. We provide strategic advice on VAT registration timing and scheme selection to maximise cash flow benefits for small enterprises.
Business Start-up Advice
From entity selection (sole trader vs limited company) to initial tax registrations, we guide new businesses through critical financial decisions. Our services include cash flow forecasting, business plan preparation, and tax-efficient structuring. We help startups claim relevant allowances and access tax credits to improve early-stage financial sustainability.
Payroll Management
We handle full payroll administration including PAYE calculations, RTI submissions, and year-end returns. Our services ensure compliance with changing employment tax regulations while optimising salary-dividend balances for limited companies. We integrate payroll data with accounting systems to streamline financial reporting and tax planning.
QuickBooks Support
As QuickBooks ProAdvisors, we provide implementation, training, and ongoing support for cloud accounting systems. Our team helps businesses transition to digital bookkeeping, reconcile accounts, and generate management reports. We ensure software configurations align with tax compliance requirements and business-specific workflows.
People
Gerry O'Boyle
Managing Director
Chartered Management Accountant (CIMA) with 20+ years' experience advising Northern Ireland SMEs. Specialises in tax efficiency strategies and business start-up guidance. Lectured in taxation at SERC college while building OBoyle Accounting from scratch.
Laurence Wright
Company Director
Qualified Accounting Technician with extensive retail sector experience. Manages company accounts and taxation services while leveraging practical business management expertise from operating 21 shops.
Andrea Green
Accounting Technician
Specialises in hospitality sector accounting. Holds First Class Honours Degree in Hotel & Catering. Expert in QuickBooks cloud reporting and VAT compliance for service industries.
Clair Quigley
Accounting Technician
BA in Business Management with 10 years' financial services experience. Certified QuickBooks ProAdvisor. Focuses on payroll, bookkeeping, and sole trader accounts while pursuing ATI qualifications.
Molly McBride
Accounting Technician
Level 4 ATI qualified technician with administration and customer service background. Provides part-time accounting support while representing Northern Ireland's fastest female runners in her age category.
Questions
What tax savings opportunities exist for Northern Ireland small businesses?
We identify savings through capital allowances, tax credits, salary-dividend optimisation, and VAT scheme selection. Our clients have saved up to £16,000 annually through strategic planning.
Do you specialise in helping new businesses?
Yes, we specialise in start-up accounting, including entity selection, cash flow forecasting, and tax-efficient structuring. We've helped 100+ Northern Ireland businesses establish strong financial foundations since 2006.
How do you handle HMRC compliance?
We ensure complete compliance with HMRC requirements for tax returns, VAT, and payroll. Our team successfully supported clients during tax investigations with no adverse outcomes in the past five years.
What accounting software do you support?
We are certified QuickBooks ProAdvisors and support all QuickBooks versions including cloud-based solutions. We also assist with system integration and financial reporting optimisation.
Can you help with tax refunds?
Yes, we've secured significant tax refunds for clients through loss carry-back claims, capital allowances, and error corrections. Our team identifies all eligible refund opportunities during annual reviews.
How do you charge for services?
We offer competitive fixed-fee packages and monthly standing order payment options. Costs are tailored to business size and service requirements, with transparent pricing agreed upfront.
