Welcome to PGR
Chartered Accountants

Cloud Accountants, and Trusted Business and Tax Advisers in Belfast

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Specialising in sole traders, partnerships, SMEs and large owner managed companies.

We are here for you and your business!

Call us on: 028 9078 8880

Welcome to PGR
Chartered Accountants

Cloud Accountants, and Trusted Business and Tax Advisers in Belfast

QBO Strategic Partner Logo

Specialising in sole traders, partnerships, SMEs and large owner managed companies.

We are here for you and your business!

Call us on: 028 9078 8880

Welcome to PGR
Chartered Accountants

Cloud Accountants, and Trusted Business and Tax Advisers in Belfast

QBO Strategic Partner Logo

Specialising in sole traders, partnerships, SMEs and large owner managed companies.

We are here for you and your business!

Call us on: 028 9078 8880

Welcome to PGR
Chartered Accountants

Cloud Accountants, and Trusted Business and Tax Advisers in Belfast

QBO Strategic Partner Logo

Specialising in sole traders, partnerships, SMEs and large owner managed companies.

We are here for you and your business!

Call us on: 028 9078 8880

OUR APPROACH

Trusted Advisers

Through our support and advice we aim to add value to your business and help you in your decision making processes.

Cloud Accounting Specialists

Through our strategic partnership with Quickbooks we aim to bring you the very latest in cloud accounting technology and services.

Expert Tax and Business Planning

We have a wealth of experience in providing personal and business tax planning to meet your needs.

Personal Approach

We are personal in our approach and do our best to understand you, and your business needs.

ABOUT US

PGR is an independent firm of Chartered Accountants based in Belfast providing accounting and tax professional services to owner managed businesses and SME’s. We see ourselves as trusted advisers, supporting our clients to manage the financial side of their business and comply with the ever increasing bureaucracy involved in running a small business.

Our service covers all the accountancy and taxation areas required by independent businesses, with a special focus on using technology to increase the efficiency of the financial management information systems. For many years, the firm has encouraged clients to adopt and improve their use of computerised accounting systems in order to: make recording of accounting transactions easier; provide more regular and timely information on the performance of their businesses; and to reduce the amount of time needed to complete routine bookkeeping and payroll tasks. We have significant experience providing solutions across all versions of QuickBooks, SAGE, Xero and payroll software as used by our clients.

In 2021 Peter Greene completed an MSc in Accounting which focussed specifically on a business consultancy review of how PGR and its clients could adopt the next generation of accounting software which is delivered through the internet and known as “Cloud Accounting”. These new cloud-based packages allow clients to record transactions digitally in a paperless environment and achieve significant savings in the time and effort required to maintain accounting records.

HMRC are leveraging this digital accounting transformation through the MTD (Making Tax Digital programme) and PGR are well placed to assist our clients to achieve compliance with the new requirements that have already been introduced and to continue to provide guidance to clients to embrace the next phases of HMRC’s Making Tax Digital initiatives.

The next stage of our development is the establishment of a strategic partnership with Intuit QuickBooks – a leading global cloud software provider (www.intuit.com). PGR will be the only strategic partner based in Northern Ireland. The partnership will enable us to continue to take care of our clients’ business requirements. All of our staff are QuickBooks Certified ProAdvisors.

Our aim is to make the transition to digital for our clients as smooth and as hassle free as possible. Once implemented, a successful cloud accounting solution will reduce the burden of performing those mundane monthly reconciliations, streamline processes, and ensure compliance and timely delivery of information to key stakeholders and HM Revenue and Customs. By efficiently completing the compliance activities using Cloud technologies, we can focus on helping and advising you on key business decisions and tax planning opportunities.

We are members of the following professional associations: the Institute of Chartered Accountants in Ireland (ICAI); the Chartered institute of Taxation; the Associate of Taxation Technicians; and the Society of Trust and Estate Practitioners (STEP).

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OUR VALUES

Teamwork

We work together as a team and collaborate.

Care

We take care of each other, our clients, and our community.

Integrity

We always act with integrity and professionalism.

Excellence

We deliver excellence to our clients through learning.

Courage

Be innovative, embrace change and seek new ways of working.

OUR TEAM

Peter Greene

Peter Greene

Partner

Peter, a Fellow of the Institute of Chartered Accountants in Ireland established PG&Co in 2002 following an accounting career that took him through the tobacco industry, PWC and RSM.

Specialising in the provision of business advisory services to Owner Managed businesses and Small and Medium Enterprises, Peter has significant experience in assisting entrepreneurs achieving their business objectives.

Peter’s interests include long term tax planning, cloud-based accounting, computerised accounting systems, and Making Tax Digital.

Away from the office Peter is a keen golfer and a family man.

Leanne Hillock

Leanne Hillock

Head of Tax

Leanne is a Chartered Tax Adviser with over 20 years of experience.

Leanne has a wealth of experience in advising Owner Managed Businesses on all aspects of tax to include corporation tax, personal tax and succession planning.

Leanne also has a particular focus on R&D Tax incentives and Making Tax Digital.

Outside of work, Leanne enjoys socialising with friends and family.

Lee Taylor

Lee Taylor

Accounts Manager

Lee joined PGR from Firmus Energy in October 2022. Having trained in practice and spent a period of time working in audit, Lee brings a wealth of experience to the team.

Lee is a family man, a keen golfer and a supporter of Leeds United FC.

Nicole McCartan

Nicole McCartan

Accounts Senior

Nicole prepares accounts, tax returns and payroll.

Nicole also performs online bookkeeping and prepares quarterly VAT returns for clients.

Having passed the Accounts Technicians Level 5 Diploma, Nicole is now studying towards the CAP 2 Chartered exams.

Outside of work Nicole enjoys socialising with friends and spending time with family.

Lauren Gorman

Lauren Gorman

Trainee Accountant

Lauren commenced her CAI training contract with PGR in September 2022 and is involved in accounts preparations, audits, online bookkeeping and payrolls.

In her spare time, Lauren enjoys playing guitar in the Church band and baking.

Seona McKillop

Seona McKillop

Trainee Accounts Technician

Seona started with PGR in September 2022 and prepares monthly payrolls, accounts, and tax returns. Seona is currently studying towards the Accounting Technicians Ireland Level 5 Diploma.

Outside of work Seona enjoys spending time with her family.

Beryl McHugh

Beryl McHugh

Office administrator

Beryl deals with all office administration related tasks and supports clients with company secretarial filings.

In her spare time, Beryl enjoys spending time with her family.

Jonathan McNeill

Jonathan McNeill

Associate Director

Jonathan is a qualified Chartered Accountant with over 10 years of experience providing audit, accounts and advisory services to NI based owner managed businesses and SMEs.

Having spent a number of years working for EY and ASM, Jonathan has a wealth of accounting and commercial experience.

Jonathan’s interests include Cloud Accounting, Making Tax Digital and data analytics.

Outside of work Jonathan is a keen golfer and enjoys spending time with friends and family.

Mary Niblock

Mary Niblock

Accounts Manager

Mary is a Chartered Accountant who manages the small business unit, reviewing and preparing accounts, VAT, corporation tax and personal tax returns for sole traders, partnerships and SMEs.

Mary has a keen interest in online bookkeeping and Making Tax Digital.

Mary has worked and trained at PGR for over 6 years and has an excellent knowledge of the client base.

Outside of work, Mary enjoys spending time with her family and looking after her dogs.

Anna Bennett

Anna Bennett

Tax Senior

Anna is a Chartered Tax Adviser and is responsible for the preparation and delivery of personal and corporate tax returns, and R&D reports.

Outside of work Anna enjoys going to nice restaurants and spending time with her friends and family.

Chris Hicks

Chris Hicks

Accountant

Having trained with the firm for the last 3 years, Chris recently passed his FAE with Chartered Accountants Ireland.

Chris prepares accounts, VAT returns and corporation and personal tax returns.

Chris also performs monthly online bookkeeping for clients.

In his spare time, Chris enjoys playing guitar, reading and supporting Liverpool Football Club.

Naomi Philips

Naomi Philips

Technician

Naomi prepares weekly and monthly payrolls, accounts and tax returns.

Naomi is currently studying towards the Chartered Accountants qualification.

In her spare time, Naomi is a dog lover and enjoys going out with friends.

Caomhán Campbell

Caomhán Campbell

Trainee Accountant

Caomhán commenced his CAI training contract with PGR in September 2022 and is involved in accounts preparations, audits and online bookkeeping.

Outside of work, Caomhán enjoys watching MMA and supporting Manchester United Football Club.

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Peter Greene

Peter Greene

Partner

Peter, a Fellow of the Institute of Chartered Accountants in Ireland established PG&Co in 2002 following an accounting career that took him through the tobacco industry, PWC and RSM.

Specialising in the provision of business advisory services to Owner Managed businesses and Small and Medium Enterprises, Peter has significant experience in assisting entrepreneurs achieving their business objectives.

Peter’s interests include long term tax planning, cloud-based accounting, computerised accounting systems, and Making Tax Digital.

Away from the office Peter is a keen golfer and a family man.

Jonathan McNeill

Jonathan McNeill

Associate Director

Jonathan is a qualified Chartered Accountant with over 10 years of experience providing audit, accounts and advisory services to NI based owner managed businesses and SMEs.

Having spent a number of years working for EY and ASM, Jonathan has a wealth of accounting and commercial experience.

Jonathan’s interests include Cloud Accounting, Making Tax Digital and data analytics.

Outside of work Jonathan is a keen golfer and enjoys spending time with friends and family.

Leanne Hillock

Leanne Hillock

Head of Tax

Leanne is a Chartered Tax Adviser with over 20 years of experience.

Leanne has a wealth of experience in advising Owner Managed Businesses on all aspects of tax to include corporation tax, personal tax and succession planning.

Leanne also has a particular focus on R&D Tax incentives and Making Tax Digital.

Outside of work, Leanne enjoys socialising with friends and family.

Mary Niblock

Mary Niblock

Accounts Manager

Mary is a Chartered Accountant who manages the small business unit, reviewing and preparing accounts, VAT, corporation tax and personal tax returns for sole traders, partnerships and SMEs.

Mary has a keen interest in online bookkeeping and Making Tax Digital.

Mary has worked and trained at PGR for over 6 years and has an excellent knowledge of the client base.

Outside of work, Mary enjoys spending time with her family and looking after her dogs.

Lee Taylor

Lee Taylor

Accounts Manager

Lee joined PGR from Firmus Energy in October 2022. Having trained in practice and spent a period of time working in audit, Lee brings a wealth of experience to the team.

Lee is a family man, a keen golfer and a supporter of Leeds United FC.

Anna Bennett

Anna Bennett

Tax Senior

Anna is a Chartered Tax Adviser and is responsible for the preparation and delivery of personal and corporate tax returns, and R&D reports.

Outside of work Anna enjoys going to nice restaurants and spending time with her friends and family.

Nicole McCartan

Nicole McCartan

Accounts Senior

Nicole prepares accounts, tax returns and payroll.

Nicole also performs online bookkeeping and prepares quarterly VAT returns for clients.

Having passed the Accounts Technicians Level 5 Diploma, Nicole is now studying towards the CAP 2 Chartered exams.

Outside of work Nicole enjoys socialising with friends and spending time with family.

Chris Hicks

Chris Hicks

Accountant

Having trained with the firm for the last 3 years, Chris recently passed his FAE with Chartered Accountants Ireland.

Chris prepares accounts, VAT returns and corporation and personal tax returns.

Chris also performs monthly online bookkeeping for clients.

In his spare time, Chris enjoys playing guitar, reading and supporting Liverpool Football Club.

Naomi Philips

Naomi Philips

Technician

Naomi prepares weekly and monthly payrolls, accounts and tax returns.

Naomi is currently studying towards the Chartered Accountants qualification.

In her spare time, Naomi is a dog lover and enjoys going out with friends.

Lauren Gorman

Lauren Gorman

Trainee Accountant

Lauren commenced her CAI training contract with PGR in September 2022 and is involved in accounts preparations, audits, online bookkeeping and payrolls.

In her spare time, Lauren enjoys playing guitar in the Church band and baking.

Caomhán Campbell

Caomhán Campbell

Trainee Accountant

Caomhán commenced his CAI training contract with PGR in September 2022 and is involved in accounts preparations, audits and online bookkeeping.

Outside of work, Caomhán enjoys watching MMA and supporting Manchester United Football Club.

Seona McKillop

Seona McKillop

Trainee Accounts Technician

Seona started with PGR in September 2022 and prepares monthly payrolls, accounts, and tax returns. Seona is currently studying towards the Accounting Technicians Ireland Level 5 Diploma.

Outside of work Seona enjoys spending time with her family.

Beryl McHugh

Beryl McHugh

Office administrator

Beryl deals with all office administration related tasks and supports clients with company secretarial filings.

In her spare time, Beryl enjoys spending time with her family.

THE PACKAGES

We understand that every business and individual is different and, therefore, their professional services requirements are different. We have listed some of our standard packages and various service offerings below.

OUR SERVICES

Cloud Accounting & Online Bookkeeping

Having invested in the latest cloud accounting technology, our team is fully equipped and trained to provide you with expert online bookkeeping and cloud accounting support. Whether it be helping you prepare monthly management accounts, providing support with posting transactions, setting up bank account API feeds, or using app technology to capture your receipts and create invoices, we are happy and ready to help.

Making Tax Digital

We are invested in making tax digital and understand that this will represent a significant change to your business and the way you work. We acknowledge that technology will play a huge role in the delivery of MTD and as such we have partnered up with QuickBooks in order to position ourselves as leaders in MTD compliance and cloud software solutions. Let us help you make the change and support you on your journey, whilst ensuring your business continues to be compliant with its filing requirements.

Corporation & Personal Tax Planning

Our team have significant experience in providing personal and corporation planning advice. By using the latest Cloud Accounting solutions we can streamline compliance processes, enabling us to focus on understanding your business. Whether it be succession planning, due diligence in preparation for a sale or a shareholder dispute, inheritance or estate planning, we are here to help.

Accounts preparation for Limited Companies, Partnerships, Charities & Sole Traders

We have been providing accounts preparation services to our clients for over 20 years. From small sole trader accounts to larger owner managed business accounts prepared under FRS 102, our team are ready to help and service your business needs.

Tax Compliance

We have been providing tax compliance services for over 20 years. From registration with HMRC to preparation and submission of personal tax and company returns (CT600s). We also have significant experience in capital allowances claims and reliefs.

VAT Compliance

We assist clients with their VAT compliance, including: registration; processing and submission; ongoing bookkeeping; and making tax digital. We also offer a review service and VAT planning advisory services.

Payroll

We offer payroll services from director payrolls, to weekly and monthly payrolls for companies with over 50 employees. We harness the latest cloud payroll software to make processing and submission as straight forward as possible.

R&D Tax Incentives

Our team have significant experience in providing R&D tax incentive support to our clients. We will work closely with you to fully understand your business, the products and services you offer, the innovation involved, in order to fully maximise your claim.

Company Audit

We have a track record of providing high-quality audits that can add value to your business. We believe audit to be more than just a necessary compliance, and through harnessing your financial data we aim to provide you with a value adding service.

PGR have provided audit services across a range of sectors to include: manufacturing; construction; facilities management; aerospace; property; IT; insurance; retail; religious; and professional services.

Solicitors’ Accounts Reports

We have significant experience in preparing and delivering Solicitors’ Accounts Reports and supporting clients with the interpretation of the Solicitors’ Accounts Rules.

Business Planning & Projections

We have a wealth of knowledge when it comes to business planning and cash flow forecasting. We all know cash is king and therefore we have invested in the latest cash flow forecasting technology that enables you to easily forecast cash flows over the next 12 months based on current trading trends.

Company Secretarial

We assist clients with their company secretarial duties, including: confirmation statement filings and changes in shareholdings.

OUR PARTNER

As the only Strategic Partner in Northern Ireland, we are proud to support QuickBooks, the world’s number 1 online accounting software.

Easy to use tools to help manage your accounts and run payroll.

Lighten the load with smart software and support. Get up and running with QuickBooks in no time with expert webinars and tutorials!

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CONTACT US

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...in-depth tax knowledge...

I was referred to PGR by a fellow NI business colleague who highly recommended Peter Green and his firm for their in-depth tax knowledge and professional guidance in all matters of financial planning. We have enjoyed working with PGR since 2013 as they handle our corporate accounts for both companies in tandem with providing personal tax planning as the need arises. He and his team are very efficient and courteous and they consistently make me feel truly valued as a client. They are able to adapt with ease as our business grows and financial matters become more complex. I truly enjoy working with them and in turn highly recommend their services.

Paul Flanagan, Director at Works Services

...positive and cost effective...

Our relationship with PGR started with a recommendation to contact them to obtain advice and help with a tax issue. We were very happy to have PGR take the lead and get a positive and cost effective result. Based on our experience, we now benefit from PGR's ongoing support to operate our payroll. PGR have been professional, customer focused, and have delivered effective results. We are very happy.

John Campbell, Hon. Treasurer, St Mark's Dundela Church of Ireland