Business Details
Trusted Chartered Accountants in Armagh
Brian Short and Co and Co is a chartered accountancy practice established in Armagh, offering comprehensive financial solutions to businesses and individuals across Northern Ireland and Ireland. With over 25 years of industry experience, our founder Brian Short and Co and Co brings extensive expertise in taxation planning, bookkeeping systems, and cross-border advisory services. We specialise in delivering tailored accounting services including PAYE, VAT, CIS, and self-assessment tax returns using advanced Sage accounting packages. Our team provides expert guidance on tax mitigation strategies, financial compliance, and internal control systems while maintaining a strong focus on client education and support. We assist businesses with annual statutory filings, capital grant applications, and payroll administration including P35, P14s, and P60 documentation.Our technical proficiency extends to preparing final accounts, balance sheets, cash flow statements, and corporation tax computations. As trusted advisors, we combine technical excellence with practical business insight gained from decades of working in construction, manufacturing, wholesale, retail, and service sectors. Our commitment to professional standards is demonstrated through our chartered certified status and ongoing engagement with HM Revenue & Customs on behalf of clients. We pride ourselves on delivering accurate, timely, and accessible accounting solutions that meet the specific needs of each client. Our services are supported by modern IT systems and a dedication to maintaining clear communication throughout our professional engagements.
Services
Taxation Services
Bookkeeping
Tax Returns
Financial Planning
Payroll Services
Highlights and features
- 25+ years of industry experience in multiple sectors
- Specialist knowledge of cross-border tax advisory services
- Expertise in Sage accounting software implementation
- Comprehensive tax mitigation and compliance solutions
- Personalised support from chartered certified professionals
Associations and certifications
- Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA)
Services
Taxation Services
Our taxation services cover PAYE, VAT, CIS, and self-assessment returns for individuals and businesses. We provide expert tax planning and mitigation strategies while ensuring compliance with HMRC requirements. Our team handles cross-border tax advisory services between Ireland and the UK.
Bookkeeping
We offer computerised bookkeeping using Sage accounting packages with comprehensive internal control systems. Our services include maintaining financial records, preparing balance sheets, and managing cash flow statements for businesses of all sizes.
Tax Returns
Our tax return service handles all aspects of personal and business tax filings. We complete employment income, pensions, capital gains, investment, rental, and overseas income returns while providing detailed explanatory notes and HMRC correspondence.
Financial Planning
We provide introducer services for life assurance, financial planning, mortgages, and pensions. Our approach combines tax expertise with long-term financial strategy development tailored to individual and business client needs.
Payroll Services
Our payroll services include preparing and filing P35, P14s, P60s, and supplementary returns. We ensure compliance with current legislation while maintaining accurate employee payment records and tax deductions.
People
Brian Short
Founder
Brian Short and Co and Co established the practice after 25 years working in construction, manufacturing, wholesale, retail, and service industries. He holds qualifications from Queen's University Belfast and the University of Ulster.
Questions
What accounting services do you offer?
We provide taxation services, bookkeeping, tax returns, payroll administration, and financial planning solutions using Sage accounting software.
How experienced is your team?
Our founder has over 25 years of industry experience across multiple sectors and holds qualifications from Queen's University Belfast and the University of Ulster.
Which areas do you serve?
We operate in Armagh, Newry, Portadown, and throughout Northern Ireland and Ireland.
How do you handle tax returns?
We complete all aspects of tax returns including income, capital gains, investments, and overseas earnings while managing HMRC correspondence on your behalf.
What payment methods do you accept?
Please contact us directly to discuss payment options as specific methods aren't detailed on our website.
