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AFH Wealth Management
Hear from Jon Sturgess, Finance Director at AFH Wealth Management who discusses their journey switching finance and accounting system over to Access.
Adlib Audio
Discover how using Access finance and accounting software helped Adlib grow into a £11million turnover company.
"I have never found the same number of applications available from one supplier. The Access suite provides a lot of well-integrated pieces of software" David Kay - Director
Airport Parking & Hotels
Find out how Access helped APH gain financial visibility and save 20 hours a month re-keying invoices with financial management software.
"We now have better controls in place and because you get better visibility with Access, you can check that it’s working. We’ve saved half a person."
Julie Ball - Financial Controller
Albumedix
Access Financials helps Albumedix finance team achieve more in less time
“I have one person who directly works for me and she processes invoices, does the salaries, does a lot of the work leading up towards month end accounts. She has been able to reduce her hours… and is covering more areas than she was previously. It’s definitely time-saving and so she’s doing more in less time.” Andy Thorpe - Chief Finance Officer
Amoria Bond
New finance software saved Amoria Bond two full time hires as the automated processes save on people hours.
"Working with Access was really easy as they work in a very similar way to us ... Access are passionate about their software, so it’s very easy to be able to have answers and help and advice which directly benefits the business”
Tracy Jeffrey - Operations Director
Anthology
Find out how Access finance software helped Anthology streamline their financial processes and facilitate rapid company growth.
"From day dot everyone from Access has been fantastic… making your life easy, understanding what you need, getting the job done, and providing a really good solution for the company."
Roz Johnson - Group Financial Accountant
Association for Project Management
The Association for Project Management (APM) has used Access solutions for over a decade - introducing integrated solutions in line with the growing organisation’s needs.
"Access allowed us to do a lot more thanks to the high level of automation provided by the software." Jayne Simmons - Finance Business Partner
APXpress
The Access Group helps APXpress smoothly run a growing multinational business.
"We are a small international – so trying to keep track of people’s expenses in multiple locations is a much simpler task now we have Access Expense. It makes the finance team happy too – Access Expense is much easier than transferring everything on paper manually into existing systems." Alex Nunn, Group Operations Manager at APXpress
British Pipeline Agency
Find out how BPA streamlined workflow to achieve greater management control, more informed decision making and improved productivity.
"There are really two main benefits with Access Financials Operations - control and efficiency. It has improved our business processes and allowed us to operate much faster. By streamlining things we can now react much quicker to what’s important and the knock on effect is greater productivity." Julian Coyne, Financial Controller
Brown & Co
Brown & Co use suite of Access software to bring consistent processes to their diverse business units, improving efficiency and visibility
"Access financial management software removed manual processes and eliminated the need for Brown & Co to run 34 separate reports per month for different income streams, saving 5-6 hours per month on a single task."
CeX
Integrating payroll software with Access finance software delivered ROI in six months for CeX.
"Before, we were relying on a full-time person to prepare the payroll. Now, it’s possible to complete in two days – we’ve reduced payroll administration by 90 per cent." Emma Best, Financial Director
Church Mission Society
Find out how the charity made the switch from Sage 100 to and saved more than 200 hours each month, equating to £50k per year.
"Process automation and greater control over project reporting and spend means we have more time and resource ... everyone’s benefiting all round." Stafford Cruse, Head of Finance
City Lit
Implementing Access financial software has helped City Lit save £50k a year on outsourcing costs.
"All the guess work and keeping our fingers crossed at the end of the financial year has now gone away thanks to the integration between the Access software and our student records. And this is why I have chosen to work with the Access group for the 3rd time when searching for a new software provider." Paul Evans, Chief Financial Officer
Countrywide
Find out why Countrywide chose Access software to improve their finance and expense systems, reducing complexity, improving data reliability and driving decision making – helping them move forwards and achieve success.
"We chose Access because it seemed like such a straightforward product. We really liked the flexibility that it offered us." Adrienne Clarke, Finance Director
Friends of the Elderly
How Friends of the Elderly reduced their management reporting from two weeks to three days with the help of the Access software.
"We can now produce management reports in record time with the help of the Access solution"
Forest Holidays
Access Finance Software helped Forest Holidays increase invoice processing three-fold with no extra staff – and reduce management accounts to under 30 seconds.
"We moved from something that was really quite clunky and awful to something that’s slicker, more intuitive, and more user-friendly." Eric Green, Commercial Controller
GambleAware
GambleAware transforms operations with Access ERP
Discover how GambleAware transforms operations with Access ERP: From legacy tools to strategic finance technology.
"Working with the team at Access, has meant we have configured reports that help us day-to-day and also strategically plan projects to help those who need our help." Berhe Gebru, Head of Finance
Gravity
Giving Gravity the financial tools needed to support their growth plans
From multiple tools with separate logins and hundreds of spreadsheets, Gravity optimised financial processes with Access Financials.
"I like the fact that we can tap into other APIs with Access. I think the journey we're on, I know what good looks like now, what the team needs, and what they're going to need going forward as well." Martin Robinson, CFO, Gravity Fitness Ltd
Harrow Green
Harrow Green needed accurate information, and Access financial software gave them the tools and data to make informed decisions and drive the business forward.
"I would recommend Access Financials, it’s a very intuitive system, very straight forward and very easy to use. We also enjoy working with Access." Scott Dudley, Finance Director
Harvey's Brewey
Implementing Access Financial Software smoothed out Harvey Brewery's order processing peaks by removing manual intervention and speeding up the overall order process.
"I feel that the database behind Access Financials has been designed by someone who understands accounting. I’ve also found the flexibility it offers in terms of customisation ensure that any development doesn’t leave you with a large maintenance bill." George Glass, Financial Controller
Ireland Home Interiors
Moving to Access Financials has given Ireland’s Homes Interiors enables them to email invoices, remittances and statements directly to customers and suppliers.
"Access worked with us to sort out the best solution for us and we are very happy with the results ... The product we chose was tailored to our company’s needs and we are extremely happy with it." Suzanne Livingstone, Finance Director
KLM UK Engineering
Access Financial software helped KLM UK Engineering save at least 2 and a half days per month and promote efficiencies companywide.
“I’d say the main benefit we’ve had is just ease of use. Before it was just time-consuming to go hunting for paper copies of invoices. Now it’s instant, you can find the record you’re looking for and see it in detail, you can see the double entry straightaway without having to go through multiple screens.” - Claire Tattersall, Deputy Finance Manager
Leicester City Football Club
Integrated financial software allowed LCFC to configure complex workflows and produce significant time savings in administrative roles and a higher level of automation.
"Access has an established and well-regarded solution with a pedigree in top flight football and rugby clubs which particularly appealed to us." Kevin Davies, Financial Controller
Leicester Tigers
The finance department were using Sage Line 50 and relied heavily on spreadsheets. Moving to Access finance solutions, they have improved real-time financial visibility, effective document management, and can make more informed decision making.
"Our previous system was very simple and stood alone in the business ... We have already recommended Access to another rugby club and would not hesitate to do so again." Stephanie Cowley, Company Accountant
Matrix Control Solutions
MCS have grown 150% in terms of turnover and staff compared to when they implemented their Access finance system, and the finance department has only grown by one additional member.
"We’re now 100% happy with running our own system. Our goal to strengthen and develop our operational performance through enhanced processes has successfully been achieved whilst setting the business up to handle further growth." Mike Ramsden, Technology Director
Menzies LLP
Discover how Menzies’ financial team has cut its administration work by five days a month, through integration of the financial management and practice management system.
"With the purchase ledger items coming through Access Financials into the practice management system you can now see the man hours against the bills coming in. You can run proper project management looking at profit and loss, and key financial indicators, all out of the practice management system." David Gibbons, Financial Director
Nikwax
Access Financial software helped Nikwax to access data and build out customer reporting easily, customise their databases, streamline their systems and improve data reliability
"The main thing about the system is how flexible it is ... most of our in-house systems we've managed to integrate very well ... We have all the tools that we need." Annette Grey, Systems Analyst
Parasol
Discover how integrating finance software from Access supports Parasol with faster processing times, automated payroll, improved efficiency and reduced admin.
"Parasol and Access have an excellent relationship, which has helped to deliver a fantastic bespoke end-to-end solution. Access has always been able to take our thoughts and ideas to deliver innovative solutions that reach and surpass the users' expectations." Jon Cook
Pearce Group
Find out how Access financial software helped Pearce Group to access the information they needed at financial, management, operational, buying and selling levels.
"Using systems we have from Access enables us to be nimble in terms of pricing, whether up or down ... I can drill down through ServiceManager and establish what we are buying and selling for and draw real conclusions." Andy Berridge
Plowman Craven
Access financial software gave Plowman Craven instant access to financial information, a clear view of resources, a significant reduction in admin and makes it easier to enter timesheets.
"We have never had any problems with Access Financials. It's been a robust and very solid finance package, and the support from Access has always been first class" David Norris, Technical Director
Shepperton
Discover how integrating Access Financials software with their existing bespoke systems to free up time for the Shepperton finance team and improve cash flow visibility.
"The Access software suite is incredibly intuitive and very easy to use. It’s highly tailorable and you won’t find a better piece of software on the market." Lynda Catchpole - Financial Controller
Toppesfield
Using Access financial software has improved supplier cost control for Toppesfield, as well as saving them time when producing management reports and implementing a streamline approval process.
"From a management view, my days are very different now since implementing the Access software. I have the information that I need instantly, rather than having to search different spreadsheets." Mark Salmon, Finance Director
Wilson & Scott
Wilson and Scott invested in an accounting and finance solution along with payroll services from Access to automate invoices, billing and management of finances and project, which reduced admin by 100%
"The ability to generate high level management reports instantly and accurate is a blessing. Dimensions is the back bone of our financial management." Ben Robbins, Operations Manager
Abbeyfield
Access Expense gives time back to employees and enables home working at Abbeyfield
Abbeyfield, a leading charity for older people now use Access Expense to give time back to their finance team and staff.
Bytes
Bytes save £13k on admin with Access software
Bytes were so impressed with the efficiencies implementing Expense brought them they took Purchase Automation too and now process 400 invoices per day.
Enchanced
Enhanced cut admin with integrated expenses
Software consultants Enhanced prove their value, replacing their own spreadsheet system with software linked to their finance system.
Harrow Green
Restore Harrow Green speed up expenses process
Moving professionals Restore chose to replace a convoluted manual process with simple software and was up and running in under three weeks!
Hessel
Hessel choose Expense to help their customers
Experts in overseas banking, Hessel, now use Access Expense to help their global customers to reimburse their teams’ expenses.
Peninsula
Peninsula ease complexities of a growing business
Expense management software from Access has reduced the time it takes to process staff expenses by 50%.
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