43 new jobs at BDO will add more than £1m a year to local economy

The new roles will provide professional services to a range of blue chip and FTSE 500 clients within the BDO International network.

“This is a promising new venture for BDO Northern Ireland which operates as part of an international accountancy and business advisory network,” said Mrs Foster.

“These 43 new jobs will generate over £1million annually in additional salaries and bring BDO Northern Ireland’s employment levels to over 200 people by 2018.

“I congratulate BDO for this expansion and commend Invest NI who worked hard to secure this investment by offering the company over £217,000 in employment grant and training support.

“I wish BDO continued success in the competitive environment in which they provide professional services.”

The Mr McGuinness said: “BDO’s decision to establish this new business line and create 43 new jobs is a positive development for the local economy.

“BDO require a skilled and educated workforce and this expansion in Belfast is testament to existing BDO staff and the wider labour market.

“In addition to salaries of over £27,000, the new jobs will provide employment and training opportunities for people at various stages of their career.

“I congratulate BDO and assure them the Executive will continue to make every effort to create a ‘pro-business’ environment enabling companies to grow and create jobs.”

Supported by Invest NI, the Belfast-based accountancy and business advisory firm beat stiff international competition to secure a lucrative contract for UK and Global Outsourcing services.

Invest NI has offered BDO £217,935 to support the recruitment of 36 of the 43 new jobs, as well as the company’s training activities.

“As an established local firm we are committed to investing in and developing the local marketplace, creating as many employment opportunities as we can,” said BDO NI managing partner Peter Burnside.

“Through our membership of the BDO International network we have been able to secure this significant contract with the support of Invest NI.

“At BDO Northern Ireland, we provide careers, not just jobs, and this contract enables us to create up to 43 new positions that will contribute over £1million per annum to the local economy. With 12 of the roles already filled, we are continuing to recruit and greatly appreciate all the support provided by Invest NI.” BDO Northern Ireland is an award-winning accountancy practice that employs more than 170 people in Northern Ireland and provides professional services to more than 1,000 local companies.