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Tom Buckley (ACMA, CGMA)

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Director at Atom
📍 Warrington, England, United Kingdom

Tom is an experienced, CIMA-qualified finance director and the founder of Ignite and Atom. He established Ignite during the pandemic to provide a fully online accountancy and payroll service for contractors and SMEs, identifying a key gap in the market for remote financial offerings.

Outside of work, Tom is a passionate Everton Football Club supporter and a dedicated family man, citing his two children as his primary motivation for success. He holds a degree in Applied Psychology & Sports Science from Liverpool John Moores University, blending analytical and human-centric perspectives.

He launched his primary business during the pandemic to meet the new demand for remote-first professional services.

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Experience
19 Years
Current Role
Director
Job Level
Mid-senior
Location
Warrington, England, United Kingdom
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Priorities

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Contractor Payroll
His company, Atom, focuses on providing simple and cost-effective payroll services, including Umbrella and CIS, for UK and international freelancers.
SME Accountancy
His firm Ignite was founded to provide a fully online accounting and payroll service specifically for small businesses and contractors.
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Career

Work history

8-2023
Director
Atom
4-2023
Director
Ignite Business Services Ltd
4-2017 - 3-2023
Finance Director
Workr Group
8-2014 - 4-2017
Financial Controller / Accounting Manager
Workr Group
9-2012 - 7-2014
Management Accountant
Air Energi
In the press

Media appearances

Tom Buckley - Director at Atom | The Org. Featured in The Org
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Education
2008 - 2011
CIMA Professional Accountancy Qualification
Kaplan Financial, Manchester
2003 - 2006
BSC Applied Psychology & Sports Science
Liverpool John Moores University
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