Ruairi Martin | Partner
r.martin@fpmca.com
 
Department:
Consultancy
 
Professional
Member of the Institute of Chartered Accountants in Ireland

 

Background: 
  • 1993 - 1996: Bachelor of Science in Accounting, Second Class Honours, Upper Class (2i) at Queens University Belfast (QUB)
  • 1996 - 1997: Postgraduate diploma in Accounting-Queens University of Belfast (QUB)  
  • July 1997: Trainee Chartered Accountant with FPM Chartered Accountants 
  • July 1998: Qualified as member of Association of Tax Technician on passing ATT exams
  • September 1999: Final Admitting Examination of the Institute of Chartered Accountants in Ireland- Pass  
  • May 2000: Appointed Manager in FPM
  • December 2001-August 2004: Relationship Manager, Corporate Banking Bank of Ireland
  • August 2004-May 2007: Appointed Director in FPM
  • May 2007 - April 2009: Appointed Associate Partner in FPM with responsibilty for Dungannon office
  • May 2009: Appointed Partner in FPM
 
 
Other
  • Treasurer of Cormac McAnallen Trust.        
  • Treasurer of National Irish Language magazine.
  • Committee member of local GAA Club
  • Member of Dungannon Rotary Club
  • Member of Dungannon Regeneration Partnership

     

 
Relevant Experience Includes the Following:
 

Audit and Accounts Preparation:

  • Audit Manager on a range of assignments where responsibilities included planning, budgeting and co-ordinating of the audit work, in addition to the supervision of the audit team.  These include the following companies:
  • Group manufacturing high quality giftware – total turnover approximately £26m – companies located in Northern Ireland, Republic of Ireland and Britain;  
  • Engineering companies;
  • Fuel Distributors/Electrical Distributors;
  • Property investment company;
  • Computer software manufacturers;
  • Manufacturers of concrete products;
  • Manufacturers of heating appliances;
  • Motor Dealers;Architects; 
  • andVarious retailing companies with numerous outlets.

  • Preparation of Sole Trader Accounts.
  • Preparation of Partnership Accounts.
  • Preparation of Solicitor Accounts.
  • Audit of a variety of clubs.

Taxation:
  • Assisting Tax Partner with tax compliance and tax planning assignments
  • Previous experience includes
  • preparation of personal, partnership and corporate tax returns under the new system of Self Assessment as well as the former system;
  • advising clients on income tax, corporation tax, capital gains tax and inheritance tax matters; and
  • Assisting clients on VAT and PAYE related matters.

 

Corporate Finance:

Assisted a number of start-up companies, involving:-

  • Preparation of a Business Plan;
  • Preparation of grant applications;
  • Development of Accounting systems and controls; and
  • Monitoring of progress throughout initial years.

  • Preparation of Business Plans for a number of manufacturing and service industry clients, including where necessary detailed marketing assessments, product review and action plans for change in organisational/ management structures as well as Financial Projections and sensitivity analysis.
  • Preparation of numerous Business Plans for joint venture projects across a wide range of industries.
  • Preparation of Business Valuations for a diverse range of businesses and industries.
  • Commercial and residential property development.
  • Assisted various clients in obtaining finance including a number of start up companies.
  • Carried out due diligence exercises prior to the acquisition of businesses.
  • Evaluation of accounting systems of numerous clients.
  • Assisted various clients in obtaining grant assistance Invest NI, InterTradeIreland and Enterprise Ireland.
  • Assisted Sporting / Charitable organisations by preparing Business Plans and completing applications to secure funding from the Sports / Charities & Heritage Lottery Funds. 
  • Retained by client base to provide ongoing business mentoring service.

Corporate and Business Banking:
  • Management of a wide ranging portfolio of customers in the following sectors:
  • Manufacturing, services and retail;
  • Financial institutions and semi state bodies;
  • Pharmaceutical and healthcare; and
  • Commercial and residential property development.
  • Working closely in multi disciplined teams including lawyers, auditors and valuers on acquisitions of companies.
  • Preparation of credit applications and subsequent negotiations with credit department for a wide range of proposals ranging from £50k to £10m.
  • Analysis and interpretation of management accounts and audited financial statements.
  • Generation of new business with existing and potential customers.
 
Other:
  • Preparation of management accounts from both prime books and incomplete records for private companies.
  • Involved in preparing and presenting presentations on Strategic Management, Grants and Financial Incentives available in Northern Ireland, Invest NI and Practical working Capital Management to a broad range of business groups.
  • Assisted in the delivery of Programmes aimed at assisting SME's effectively manage their businesses.
  • Provision of mentoring to businesses in respect of necessary financial and management controls required within their business.
  • Preparation and audit of various grants from government bodies.
  • Specific knowledge of packages such as Lotus 123, Excel, Excess, Take 5, APEX, Word, Word Perfect, Chartered Software, Taxsoft, SAGE Accounting, SAGE Payroll and SAGE Winforecast.
  • Completed SAGE training course with recognised SAGE dealer in use of SAGE Accounting and Payroll packages.
  • Provide advice and assistance to corporate clients in the performance of company secretarial duties.