Sumer Northern Ireland

Sumer Northern Ireland We are one of the largest accountancy firms in Northern Ireland. ASM Belfast is an established accountancy and business advisory practice.

Previously known as the Belfast office of ASM Chartered Accountants, we have become part of the Sumer Group. It is part of a 6-office network that operates across NI and RoI with firms in Dungannon, Magherafelt, Newry, Dundalk and Dublin. ASM Belfast prides itself on offering high levels of expertise across a wide range of disciplines including Tax, Audit and Accounting, Internal Audit, Forensic Accounting, Corporate Finance and Hotel Tourism & Leisure Consultancy.

📢Do You Know What Costs Qualify for R&D Tax Relief? One of the most common issues we see when it comes to R&D tax relief...
17/06/2026

📢Do You Know What Costs Qualify for R&D Tax Relief?

One of the most common issues we see when it comes to R&D tax relief claims is that many businesses are unsure of what costs qualify.

If your business focusses on developing new products or improving processes, you could be eligible to claim relief on a number of costs including:

✅Staff costs
✅Consumables
✅Externally Provided Workers (EPWs) and subcontractors
✅Indirect activities such as some R&D project management or technical administration
✅Software, data licence and cloud computing costs

Our Innovation Tax Relief team is made up of subject-matter experts with extensive industry experience and are well equipped to guide you through the entire R&D claims process.

If you need our assistance, contact the team today.

🌐www.sumerni.co.uk

📢 Meet the speakersWe’re bringing together an expert panel of speakers for the Sumer NI Innovation Series: Unlocking Inn...
16/06/2026

📢 Meet the speakers

We’re bringing together an expert panel of speakers for the Sumer NI Innovation Series: Unlocking Innovation with AMIC, led by Queen's University Belfast

We’re delighted to be joined by:

⭐ Colm Higgins, CTO of AMIC will present on AMIC capabilities and ways in which to engage with AMIC

⭐ Vicky Kell, Director of Innovation, Research & Development at Invest Northern Ireland and Richard Pelan, Innovation Advisor at Invest Northern Ireland will present on R&D Support available

⭐ Phil Chambers PhD Chambers, Head of Innovation Tax Relief, Sumer NI will address R&D Tax Relief and Patent Box

⭐ Geddis Redman , Head of Innovation, Kiverco will discuss how the company have accessed R&D Grant Support, R&D Tax Relief and Patent Box.

Bringing together a range of expert voices, this session will provide valuable insights for businesses looking to innovate and grow!
Get in touch to secure your place.

📩 RSVP: [email protected]

Date: Friday 3rd July
Time: 8am – 11am
Venue: AMIC Factory of the Future, Global Point Ave, Newtownabbey BT36 5TB

We ended last week with a Friday lunch with some of our new trainees who will be joining us in September 🍽️A brilliant c...
15/06/2026

We ended last week with a Friday lunch with some of our new trainees who will be joining us in September 🍽️

A brilliant chance to meet with others in the team and kick off their journey at Sumer NI!

🚀 Step inside one of Northern Ireland’s newest innovation facilities As part of our upcoming Sumer NI Innovation Series:...
11/06/2026

🚀 Step inside one of Northern Ireland’s newest innovation facilities

As part of our upcoming Sumer NI Innovation Series: Unlocking Innovation with AMIC, led by Queen's University Belfast event, attendees will have the opportunity to take a tour of AMIC Factory of the Future.

This is a unique chance to:
✅ Explore one of Northern Ireland’s most advanced manufacturing facilities
✅ See innovation in action, up close

We’re delighted to be hosting one of the first events at AMIC Factory of the Future - giving attendees early access to facilities.

Alongside the tour, the session will also cover a collaborative session on how companies can access AMIC capabilities, attract R&D funding support and innovation incentives (such as tax credits) to turn technical challenges into commercial growth.

Places are limited - get in touch to secure your spot.

📩 RSVP: [email protected]

Date: Friday 3rd July
Time: 8am – 11am
Venue: AMIC Factory of the Future, Global Point Ave, Newtownabbey BT36 5TB

🏃‍♀️ Last month, four of our team took on the Jungle NI Rampage – a 5km obstacle run in support of our charity partner, ...
09/06/2026

🏃‍♀️ Last month, four of our team took on the Jungle NI Rampage – a 5km obstacle run in support of our charity partner, Tommy's.

With the sun shining in Magherafelt, it was a fresh start to the day as Team Sumer NI tackled everything from chest-deep water and steep woodland trails to climbing frames, muddy crawls and conquering the slip ‘n slide.

It was a brilliant morning all round, and the team were delighted to raise £544 for Tommy’s – a fantastic result for a great cause! 👏

Sumer NI Partners Brian Clerkin and Karen Mitchell were delighted to attend the 119th AGM of the Chartered Accountants U...
08/06/2026

Sumer NI Partners Brian Clerkin and Karen Mitchell were delighted to attend the 119th AGM of the Chartered Accountants Ulster Society last Thursday at Custom House Belfast.

We extend our sincere congratulations to outgoing Chair, Mark Lawther, on a highly successful term, and wish incoming Chair, Angela Craigan, FCA, every success for the year ahead! 👏

Following the success of our recent Innovation Summit, we’re looking forward to the next session in our Sumer NI Innovat...
05/06/2026

Following the success of our recent Innovation Summit, we’re looking forward to the next session in our Sumer NI Innovation Series - Unlocking Innovation with AMIC, led by Queen’s University Belfast.

📍 The session will include a tour of the AMIC Factory of the Future, giving attendees insight into its cutting-edge facilities and capabilities.

We’re delighted to be joined by:

⭐ Colm Higgins, CTO of AMIC will present on AMIC capabilities and ways in which to engage with AMIC

⭐ Dr Vicky Kell, Director of Innovation, Research & Development at Invest NI and Richard Pelan, Innovation Advisor at Invest NI will present on R&D Support available

⭐ Dr Phil Chambers, Head of Innovation Tax Relief, Sumer NI will address R&D Tax Relief and Patent Box

⭐ Geddis Redman, Head of Innovation, Kiverco will discuss how the company have accessed R&D Grant Support, R&D Tax Relief and Patent Box.

This collaborative session will explore how companies can access AMIC capabilities, attract R&D funding support and innovation incentives (such as tax credits) to turn technical challenges into commercial growth.

📩 RSVP: [email protected]

Date: Friday 3rd July
Time: 8am – 11am
Venue: AMIC Factory of the Future, Global Point Ave, Newtownabbey BT36 5TB

A key change to UK mileage rates has come into effect for the 2026/27 tax year.For those using their own vehicle for bus...
03/06/2026

A key change to UK mileage rates has come into effect for the 2026/27 tax year.

For those using their own vehicle for business travel, the approved rate for cars and vans has increased to 55p per mile for the first 10,000 miles 🚗

While the change may seem small, it could make a noticeable difference over the course of the year for both employees and businesses.

Swipe through for a quick breakdown of the new rates and what they mean in practice 👉

🔗 Read more here: sumerni.co.uk/insights/

If you’d like support reviewing your mileage policy or claims process, our team is here to help.

📧: [email protected]
📧: [email protected]
📞: 028 9024 9222

Huge congratulations to our colleagues on passing their CAP 1 exams today! 🎉 We’re incredibly proud of what you've achie...
29/05/2026

Huge congratulations to our colleagues on passing their CAP 1 exams today! 🎉

We’re incredibly proud of what you've achieved and can't wait to see what's next.

Good job, everyone! 👏

We’re pleased to announce the appointment of Karen Mitchell as Partner within our Corporate Audit team at Sumer NI.With ...
29/05/2026

We’re pleased to announce the appointment of Karen Mitchell as Partner within our Corporate Audit team at Sumer NI.

With over 20 years' experience in corporate statutory and internal audit, Karen brings a wealth of expertise across a range of sectors including agrifood, manufacturing, energy and consumer goods.

Karen’s leadership experience and commitment to audit quality will further strengthen our ability to deliver robust, reliable assurance services to businesses across Northern Ireland.

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