AIMS Accountants for Business
Chris O'Connell CIMA is a seasoned finance professional with extensive experience in senior financial leadership and systems project accounting. Currently serving as Principal at AIMS Accountants for Business since February 2021, Chris previously operated as an independent contractor from 2012 to 2021, fulfilling various roles that included Systems Project Accountant for prominent organizations such as Pearson Group and Virgin Media. Notably, as Financial Controller for Asia Pacific at Bureau Veritas Group, Chris oversaw operations across multiple countries, and as Finance Manager for Inspectorate International Ltd, Chris managed financial operations in the Middle East. Additionally, Chris gained valuable experience at Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company, focusing on consumer finance roles. Chris holds a BSc in Combined Studies, specializing in Computer Programming and Mathematics from De Montfort University.
AIMS Accountants for Business
AIMS Accountants for Business is the largest network of independent qualified accountants throughout the UK. Unique in our approach – we offer a full range of accountancy services focusing on small to medium businesses (SMEs). Since starting AIMS back in 1993 we vowed to throw the old fashioned accountancy approach and offer a unique service to our clients and today we work with nearly 15,000 clients on an annual basis. We pride ourselves on developing client relationships based on total transparency regarding charges, with free initial consultations and all fees agreed and fixed in advance with no meter running for telephone calls, emails or a short meeting. We ensure we work hard on your behalf because we know good accounting is good business. Not only do our accountants offer an extensive list of services - they are qualified in offering successful business advice - after all they are each running their own business. We focus on managing your finances leaving you with peace of mind to manage your business. Our accountants offer an extended list of services which can be seen directly on our website.