About PurpleAccounts
We like to do things differently....we’ve turned heads that's for sure! Husband and wife David Parker ACMA Chartered Management Accountant and Helen Parker, MCIM (Marketer), set up PurpleAccounts from their spare room in 2007. David actually grew up in a Warrington corner shop and has small business in his blood, fully understanding the difficulties that running a small business can bring. Having gained CIMA professional accountancy qualifications in 2004 and vast experience within larger organisations, David has come full circle, working with and developing small businesses. “This is what l love doing. Working with business owners is highly rewarding - seeing businesses develop right before my eyes”. This philosophy is at the heart of PurpleAccounts. Helen is a customer service stalwart and has worked for the likes of Japan Airlines, British Airways and UK local government in addition to building several successful brands.
The PurpleAccounts idea was simple - offer small businesses a low fixed monthly fee, free advice and provide brilliant service. The accountant/client relationship is no longer a once a year thing, small businesses can have their accountant as a key business partner on an everyday basis, all included in a value for money, fixed monthly fee. Small businesses need a little ‘TLC’ and like to be able to approach their accountant with any concerns or queries so advice is free by phone, email or in person. We go out of our way to promote this as we feel it extremely important that young and developing businesses should not be inhibited from asking for advice for fear of being charged. The message spread and within 2 months a small office for a reasonable rate was sourced. Not long after, in 2008 the move was made to ‘shop front’ premises where the business continued to grow and further establish its reputation as a company dedicated to servicing the needs of small businesses. 2 further branches opened in 2010/early 2011 and the latest to open in October 2011 is Warrington with plans to open other branches - firmly underlining our committment to small businesses.
PurpleAccounts received ‘The Best Of’ ‘Best New Business’ 2008 and also became finalists in the ‘Awards for Excellence’2008 for excellence in innovation, again in 2009 for excellence in customer service AND again for best small business in 2010. A true achievement and testament to PurpleAccounts’ dedication and commitment to the small business community. Sandra Neill, Office Manager/PA also made the finals of ‘PA of The Year’. In addition, David has been shortlisted for a global accountancy award with CIMA (The Chartered Institute Of Management Accountants) for ‘Inspirational Story Of The Year 2011’. The overall winner will be announced at a prestigious event in London in November attracting 400 industry leaders.
