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
Dinsmore & Co is an independent firm of Chartered Accountants based in Ballymena providing accounting and tax professional services to owner managed businesses, SMEs and individuals. 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. We have significant experience providing cloud accounting solutions across all versions of QuickBooks, SAGE, Xero and payroll software as used by our clients. All of our staff are QuickBooks Certified ProAdvisors.
Our aim is to help our clients embrace the next phases of HMRC’s Making Tax Digital initiative and 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 provide a ‘ hands on ‘ friendly approach to all accounting requirements, from business start up, day to day accounting and tax advisory services for growing businesses.
Our client base continues to grow through our reputation for providing a quality service at a competitive price. We return your calls promptly and meet wherever is convenient for you – at your office, at your workplace or at your home.
We believe that quality is derived from being client focused and we aim to deliver top quality standards geared to individual client needs. The quality of our client relationships is the key to our success.
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).






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.
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.
Sole Trader / Partnership
- Cloud software subscription
- Preparation of year end accounts and submission
- Tax return preparation and submission
- Ad-hoc business support
- Monthly / quarterly bookkeeping
- Bank integration
- VAT return preparation and submission
- Payroll preparation and submission
Small Ltd Company / LLP
- Cloud software subscription
- Preparation of year end accounts and submission
- Tax return preparation and submissions
- Ad-hoc business support
- Monthly / quarterly bookkeeping
- Bank integration
- VAT return preparation and submission
- Payroll preparation and submission
Cloud Accounting Package
- Cloud software subscription
- Preparation of year end accounts and submission
- Tax return preparation and submissions
- Ad-hoc business support
- Monthly / quarterly bookkeeping
- Bank integration
- VAT return preparation and submission
- Payroll preparation and submission
Payroll Package
- Cloud software subscription
- Director payrolls
- Employee payrolls
- Weekly / monthly reporting
- Year-end reporting
- Bank integration
- VAT return preparation and submission
- Tax return preparation and submission
OUR PARTNER
As the only Strategic Partner in Northern Ireland, we are proud to support QuickBooks, the world’s number 1 online accounting software.
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
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.
CONTACT US
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