AFP Services Ltd, a premier provider of outsourced finance and operations for SMEs, has been awarded Small Medium Enterprise (SME) of the Year at the renowned AICPA & CIMA ENGAGE UK & Ireland 2025 Finance Awards, honouring the organisation’s innovation and leadership within the sector.
Hosted annually by the Association of International Certified Professional Accountants and the Chartered Institute of Management Accountants (AICPA & CIMA), the awards recognise exceptional achievement and creativity across accounting and financial management disciplines.
AFP Services Ltd stood out for its efficient, process-based back-office model and its forward-thinking investment in digital transformation and bespoke system design. Judges also highlighted the company’s focus on professional development and cross-functional collaboration as key to its sustained success.
John Graham, FCMA, CGMA, CIMA President and Co-Chair of the Association of International Certified Professional Accountants, commented:
“The ENGAGE UK & Ireland Awards showcase the very best of the accounting and finance profession – and this year is no exception. What struck me most was the passion and genuine enthusiasm our nominees and winners bring to their work. For them, accounting and finance isn’t just a job – it’s a deeply rewarding vocation that they truly enjoy, and one that takes them places.”
Reflecting on the achievement, Richard Peel, Founder of AFP Services Ltd, said:
“While this rich reward recognises the hard work of all of our wonderful team, it is equally a testament to the immense value we create for our clients, whom we have been assisting for more than 20 years. Over time our services have evolved from basic finance department activities to much wider supply chain initiatives, and I am delighted we are still delivering to the highest possible standards.”
This latest accolade underscores AFP Services Ltd’s reputation as an innovative and dependable partner for small and medium-sized enterprises. Its ongoing commitment to digital excellence, automation, and staff empowerment enables clients to achieve greater efficiency and resilience. The company’s adaptive and data-driven model continues to prove particularly effective within the fast-evolving FMCG landscape.
