Global accounting firm makes two senior appointments at Northern Ireland office
Nikita Lynn and Clare Fitzgerald promoted to senior leadership roles in audit and tax at Grant Thornton
Professional services firm Grant Thornton has announced two senior appointments at its Belfast office with the promotion of Nikita Lynn and Clare Fitzgerald to partner roles.
Nikita Lynn has been appointed Partner in the firm’s audit division, where she will continue to lead statutory audits and advise clients on complex accounting matters linked to growth strategies, business transactions and corporate restructurings.
With more than 15 years’ experience across audit, assurance and advisory services, she has worked with large privately and publicly owned businesses operating across Ireland, the UK and international markets.
Her expertise includes International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS), FRS 102 and company law, supporting clients with multi-jurisdictional reporting and compliance requirements.
Meanwhile, Clare Fitzgerald has been appointed Partner in Tax, specialising in corporate tax advisory services.
In her new role, she will continue advising businesses and individuals on a broad range of tax matters, including corporate restructurings, succession planning, growth share schemes, compliance obligations and HM Revenue and Customs enquiries.
Fitzgerald brings more than 18 years of experience to the position, including 16 years in professional services and three years working in industry as a group tax manager.
The appointments further strengthen Grant Thornton NI’s senior leadership team as the firm continues to support businesses across Northern Ireland and beyond on audit, tax and advisory matters.