Prior to establishing Fitzmaurice Finance, Jim AIB spent 7 years at AIB Bank Plc. He was initially recruited to provide financial training, accounting advice and support to lenders and later took up positions as Business Banking Relationship Manager, with responsibility over a large portfolio of clients.

Earlier in his career Jim qualified as a Chartered Accountant and spent several years in practice, working with medium sized firm ONF and in Big 5 Audit firm PwC in Ireland and Jersey. During this time he gained experience in a wide range of sectors, in accounting, auditing, taxation, company secretarial, liquidations receiverships, as well as industrial and banking secondments. He later accepted positions as Financial Controller in various sectors and established an Accounting & Consultancy Business. In addition to his accounting qualification he also holds a Diploma with Distinction in Corporate Finance, and is a Qualified Financial Advisor.