Business Details
32 Years
experience
Expert Accountants for Business in Ashford
We are business accountants for business people, with over 200 accountants nationwide dedicated to supporting small businesses. Our approach focuses on understanding the unique challenges faced by entrepreneurs, as every AIMS accountant is a small business owner themselves. We prioritise transparency through fixed fees agreed in advance, ensuring no unexpected charges for calls, letters, or additional services. Our team provides tailored financial advice, leveraging decades of collective experience to help clients navigate tax compliance, business growth, and cashflow management. With a national network of qualified professionals, we combine local personal attention with the robust support of a well-established organisation.Our services are designed to simplify complex financial obligations, allowing clients to concentrate on running their businesses. We operate through monthly direct debit payments, offering predictable cashflow planning for our clients. Our commitment to direct communication ensures clients always speak directly with their assigned accountant, avoiding impersonal call centres. With nearly 30 years of experience serving SMEs, we have developed systems and processes that prioritise client needs and business efficiency. Our success stems from our focus on clear communication, professional expertise, and a client-centric approach that values long-term partnerships over transactional relationships.
Services
Tax Advice
Accounting and Bookkeeping
Business Advice
Tax Planning
Payroll Services
VAT Returns
Corporation Tax
Self-Assessment
R&D Tax Credits
Cashflow Management
Details
- Year established: 1994
Highlights and features
- We offer fixed fees with no hidden charges for calls or correspondence
- All accountants are small business owners themselves
- Services tailored to SMEs by fully qualified professionals
- Monthly direct debit payments for predictable cashflow
- Direct access to your personal accountant without call centres
What people say
Quick responses
Easy to understand
Invaluable support
Dedicated attention
Effective work
Services
Tax Advice
We provide comprehensive tax advice covering Corporation Tax, VAT, Income Tax, and Inheritance Tax. Our qualified accountants help businesses remain compliant while optimising tax efficiency. With expertise in R&D tax credits and self-assessment, we ensure clients meet obligations while minimising liabilities.
Accounting and Bookkeeping
Our services include year-end accounts, payroll management, and cashflow tracking for sole traders and limited companies. We maintain accurate financial records, prepare statutory returns, and provide clear reporting to help businesses monitor performance and make informed decisions.
Business Advice
We offer strategic guidance for business growth, succession planning, and operational efficiency. Our accountants provide tailored financial insights to support expansion, funding applications, and long-term sustainability strategies for SMEs across various sectors.
Tax Planning
Our proactive tax planning services help businesses reduce liabilities through legitimate allowances and reliefs. We develop custom strategies for capital gains, inheritance tax mitigation, and compliance with evolving tax legislation to protect client assets.
Payroll Services
We handle payroll processing, including PAYE submissions and employee wage calculations. Our system ensures timely, accurate payments and compliance with HMRC requirements, freeing business owners to focus on core operations without administrative burdens.
People
Gary Robinson
CEO
Gary leads AIMS Partnership Ltd, overseeing the national network of accountants. With extensive SME sector experience, he ensures service quality and organisational growth while maintaining the association's founding principles of transparency and client focus.
Questions
What accounting services do you offer for small businesses?
We provide tax planning, bookkeeping, payroll, VAT returns, business growth advice, and compliance services tailored to SMEs.
How are your fees structured?
All fees are fixed and agreed upfront with no hidden charges for calls, letters, or additional correspondence.
Can I speak directly with my accountant?
Yes, you'll have direct access to your assigned accountant without needing to contact through call centres.
Do you offer online accounting services?
Yes, we provide virtual consultations and digital accounting solutions alongside in-person meetings.
How do you handle tax compliance for businesses?
We manage Corporation Tax, VAT returns, self-assessment, and other tax obligations while optimising legitimate reliefs.
What experience do your accountants have?
All AIMS accountants are qualified professionals and small business owners themselves, with collective SME expertise.
