Access Financials vs. Sage Intacct

Introduction

Switching to a new financial management and accounting solution can be a daunting undertaking. Moreover, you may not yet be sold on the benefits of doing so – particularly given the huge time and financial investment it will require.

However, the limitations of your current financial management platform may be costing you even more. Do you lack critical business visibility due to the limited reporting available in your current solution? Are you spending hours each week performing double entry and manual tasks? And then spending more time correcting errors?

It could also be the case that your current solution places you at risk of non-compliance. And if all your finance systems and data are unintegrated, this could be causing immense frustration for your finance team.

If any of these scenarios sound familiar, it may be time to explore alternative – and we at The Access Group can help. Our business management solutions help over 72,000 organisations worldwide work more efficiently, so we feel that we are in a good position to provide an overview of your best options.

In this article, we provide an objective Sage Intacct with our leading financial management and accounting solution, Access Financials – on benefits, features, price and more. By the end of our Access Financials and Sage ERP review, you will understand the key differences between the two, and which one best meets the requirements of your business.

What is Sage Intacct?

Sage Intacct is a cloud-based accounting and financial management solution that helps businesses boost efficiency, manage IT costs and gain real-time insights into their financials. The solution is designed for CFOs, financial controllers and accountants in companies of all sizes, offering advanced reporting and analytics tools.

A highly scalable and flexible solution, Sage Intacct provides best-in-class features to automate time-consuming accounting and financial management tasks. It is designed for finance professionals in a range of industries, including accounting, healthcare, professional services, tourism, hospitality, SaaS and retail.

What is Access Financials?

Access Financials is a cloud-based accounting and financial management platform that delivers the business-wide efficiency, accuracy and visibility medium-sized organisations need to grow. This Sage Intacct alternative empowers over 4,000 businesses and not-for-profits worldwide to streamline processes and gain greater control of their finances.

Access Financials is one of the leading Sage Intacct competitors, designed for organisations in a range of industries, including manufacturing and wholesale, recruitment, health and social care, not-for-profit and charity, and project accounting.

Sage Intacct and Access Financials: What to compare

Both Sage Intacct and Access Financials offer advanced accounting and financial management capabilities. However, there are notable differences between the two. Let’s see how they compare across three vital elements – key features, implementation and support, and pricing.

Sage Intacct

A flexible financial management platform built on a true cloud foundation, Sage Intacct can be customised to fit your organisation’s unique requirements. Its core features include general ledger, accounts payable, accounts receivable, purchasing, order management, cash management, reporting and dashboards, and collaboration.

For total financial management, you can add additional modules for multi-entity management, project accounting, time and expense management, inventory management, contract revenue management, contract and subscription billing, and sales and use tax.

Discover the key features of Sage Intacct in the table below.

Access Financials

Created by finance experts, Access Financials is designed to grow with your business. Its modular design means you can build your own finance platform tailored to your organisation, offering features for project accounting, purchase order management, purchasing, asset management, invoicing and inventory management.

Access Financials streamlines accounting, from managing multi-dimensional ledgers to secure payment processing and tax calculations. Its versatile ledger structure seamlessly adapts to the way your organisation operates, simplifying the management of intricate accounting processes, project accounting and not-for-profit accounting.

Interactive dashboards empower you to effortlessly track real-time KPIs, and multi-dimensional reporting capabilities provide the enhanced visibility needed to make better business decisions. Top of Form You can access hundreds of ready-made standard reports or create custom reports. Real-time data and secure Excel integration make reporting a breeze.

Discover the key features of Access Financials in the table below - and on the Access Financials product page.

Sage Intacct vs. Access Financials: Implementation and Support

 Sage Intacct

The Sage Intacct Professional Services team uses a proven implementation methodology to help you go live with the solution in as little as 60 days. However, your implementation timeline will depend on the unique requirements of your business.

The Professional Services team will devise a project plan customised to your needs and based on the best practices that Sage Intacct has acquired over thousands of successful implementations worldwide.

During and after your implementation, you can expect expert customer support with Sage Intacct’s Customer for Life program. Via phone and email, a dedicated account manager will provide you with support to resolve any technical issues and ensure Sage Intacct runs smoothly.

A wealth of support resources are also available online via the Sage Intacct Community, where you can access knowledge base articles, participate in forums, connect with other users and log support tickets.

Access Financials

At , we are committed to helping you extract maximum value from your Access Financials investment promptly. Our FlightPaths implementation service is designed with this goal in mind, offering a proven methodology executed by our experts who collaborate closely with you to ensure a seamless transition.

FlightPaths grants you complete control over your implementation process while providing unwavering support from our specialists throughout. You can expect a seamless Access Financials implementation as our seasoned software professionals work hand in hand with you, setting clear expectations and constructing an implementation roadmap based on our trusted FlightPaths methodology.

To find out more about the implementation process for Access Financials, you can explore these articles:

• What happens after I buy Access Financials?

• 8 Steps On How To Implement A New Accounting System

Once your Access Financials implementation reaches completion, you can count on dedicated technical support. We offer three options for support: Essential, Standard and Premier, enabling you to select the level of engagement that aligns with your unique requirements.

All our support plans include phone and email assistance via our certified product experts and access to our Customer Success Portal, which boasts a wealth of helpful knowledge articles, webinars and an online user community.

Sage Intacct vs.  Access Financials: Pricing

Sage Intacct

Sage Intacct pricing is never publicly displayed. However, you can attain a quote by contacting the Sage Intacct team online.

Access Financials

There are three levels of pricing for Access Financials that cater to businesses of varying sizes and needs. The following prices are calculated based on a minimum of 5 users and include Access Workspace Standard Edition and the Essential Customer Success plan. The prices do not include any implementation and/or training costs.

• Tier one pricing starts at AUD$209 per user per month. This tier caters to smaller and growing organisations with needs that are beyond the capabilities of their current financial management and accounting system (for example, Access Attache users).

• Tier two pricing starts at AUD$330 per user per month. This tier caters to more sophisticated accounting businesses that require additional features to meet complex needs.

• Tier three caters to organisations with project-based accounting needs. Pricing varies depending on the unique requirements of the organisation.

At Access Group, we always strive to be upfront with our pricing. So, if you would like to know more about our pricing tiers and their features, please visit our accounting software pricing and packages page.

Summary

We hope that our Access Financials and Sage Intacct review has given you a good understanding of the key benefits and features of both systems.

Exploring the success stories of our proud customers Milner’s Brands and Brown & Co can provide you with valuable insights and perspectives. These firsthand accounts delve into their experience with Access Financials features, functionalities, and overall performance. By reading about their journey and the benefits they've reaped, you'll gain a deeper understanding of how Access Financials can effectively cater to your specific needs.

Make sure to drill deeper into the capabilities of both solutions by reading all you can about them. Download brochures and data sheets, read customer case studies and schedule demos. A great place to start doing this is on our Access Financials product page, resources hub and blog.

Switching to a new financial management platform is a huge decision, so it is understandable if you have a few reservations about doing so. That is why we have created a step-by-step guide that explains everything you need to know when switching finance systems.

And, of course, our friendly team of software experts here at The Access Group are always open to discussing your needs – even if Access Financials does not seem the right fit for your organisation. Contact us today and we can answer any of your questions about migrating to a new platform and the range of solutions available to you on the market.