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Financial management software
Access Financials
Access Financials is a powerful cloud-based accounting and finance software designed to provide businesses with a smarter, more integrated, and scalable way of working.
Built by finance experts, it gives you the tools to automate recurring tasks, improve financial controls, and scale as your business evolves.
Trusted by 4,000+ UK organisations
Access Financials, our financial management software, takes the headache out of complex financial processes. With 9 easy-to-use features, it can be configured to your organisation - removing duplication, improving financial controls and giving you the financial reporting you need to make better business decisions.
Gain control of your finances
- Reporting and analytics - get a 360-degree view across your business with instant reports and dashboards
- Procurement and purchase automation - easily manage costs and maximise profitability for your business
- Project costing and timesheets - 24/7 access to timesheets via tablet or mobile
- Resource scheduling - get the best value from fee-earning staff and minimise whitespace
Always on the latest version
- Excel integration – easily pull data in and out of the finance system without the need for manual rekeying
- Single sign-on – instant access to your data via a central platform anywhere, anytime
- Reliable and secure – keeping your data safe against threats, data loss and leaks
- Compliant with the latest UK regulations - including GDPR, digital tax and statutory reporting requirements
Access Financials features
Access Finance software brings together advanced cloud-based accounting software and financial management tools to create a single, powerful system. With 9 features to choose from, you can assemble your own system, tailored exactly to your needs. Plus, the scalable software means you can add on apps as you grow and evolve.
1. Accounting
Automate day‑to‑day accounting and see real‑time numbers
- Cut manual effort and errors by automating core accounting tasks.
- Get real‑time financial data to speed up the close.
- Stay compliant with UK accounting standards from a single, central system
2. Fixed assets
Track every asset from purchase to disposal
- Maintain full lifecycle control - acquisition, depreciation, revaluation and disposal - in one place.
- Ensure consistent, compliant depreciation and reporting
3. Stock control
Optimise stock levels and fulfilment accuracy
- Reduce waste and stockouts by seeing what’s needed, where, and when.
- Give finance and ops the same live view to drive smarter purchasing decisions.
4. Sales processing
Accelerate order‑to‑cash
- Automate invoicing, credit checks and approvals to remove delays.
- Protect revenue with accurate, controlled sales workflows.
5. Purchasing
Gain tighter control of spend
- Automate approval workflows to manage budgets and supplier spend.
- Ensure every purchase aligns to financial policy and project or cost centre budgets.
6. Project accounting
See costs, revenue and profitability in real time
- Track project performance continuously with live cost and revenue data.
- Support delivery with project costing and mobile timesheets available 24/7.
7. Integrations
Eliminate data silos
- Boost productivity and accuracy with seamless data flows across departments.
- Connect Access Financials with other Access products and third‑party tools (e.g., payroll, banking, analytics).
8. Reporting
Produce P&L, balance sheet and cash‑flow reports in seconds
- Give leaders actionable, drill‑down analytics to make faster, better decisions.
9. Cash flow forecasting software
Model future positions, spot shortfalls early
- Combine forecasting, reporting and “what‑if” planning to stay ahead of cash needs.
From £10,508 per year for a company with 40 employees
Why choose Access Financials?
With over 25 years’ experience, we support a wide range of sectors from charity to project accounting. Over 4,000 customers use Access Finance software daily to manage their finances and operations.
We can work smarter with Access Financials, our business has grown from 3million to 11million, with the same amount of people in our finance team.
David Kay, Director at Adlib Audio
A service that makes you smile
Make the most out of your new accounting software. With over 250 UK finance software experts on hand to help you, you'll get:
- Your dedicated Account Manager
- Any-time access to an online community
- Training materials, articles and videos
You’ll never be short of support!
Access Financials software designed for your sector
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Proud to support many organisations
What I do enjoy about the system and sort of more regularly use is analytics ensuring that the wider team at Farnborough has the information that they need at their fingertips.
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.
Access Financials was a big change for us, it allowed us to work smarter and to grow from a £3million to a £11million turnover business, with the same amount of people within our finance team.
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.
Our old software took 24 hours to update so we were looking for something that was instant. We really needed something that could give us more accurate data, in a more timely manner.
Access Financials has made my job quicker. There are tasks I’d do before that would take a long time, now I hit one button and it’s done.
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Access Financials FAQs
What is Access Financials?
Access Financials is our powerful accounting software. Through Access Evolve, our AI finance software and business suite, we're bringing together cloud-based accounting software, projects, sales processing, purchasing and operations into one powerful financial management system.
Rich in functionality, the flexible ledger structure adapts to the way your organisation works, making it easy to manage complex accounting, project accounting and not-for-profit accounting.
Interactive dashboards enable you to monitor KPIs and quickly drill down to the data, and multi-dimension reporting gives you the visibility and insights to make more informed and timely business decisions.
What's more, Access Financials is available through Access Evo, which joins together all your systems, data and people in one place. Making it easy for people across your organisation to input data, action approvals and view relevant data and reports – on any device, at any time.
How can Access Financials help streamline month-end reporting?
Finance teams often struggle with manual data consolidation and delayed insights. Access Financials automates data aggregation and integrates with Excel, helping reduce close time by up to 40%. According to PwC’s UK Finance Benchmarking Report, automation and process improvements are capable of reducing finance cycle times by anywhere from 30–40%. For example, a UK-based charity used Access Financials to shorten its reporting cycle from 10 days to just 3.
How do I know my financial data is secure and compliant with Access Financials?
We get it, security and compliance aren't things you can afford to get wrong. If you're worried about data protection, regulatory compliance, or getting the right support, Access Financials is built to give you peace of mind.
- Your data sits behind IS027001 security standards, with automated backups running around the clock. We maintain 100% uptime because we know you can't wait for systems to come back online when you're trying to close month-end.
- Our software stays compliant with GDPR, digital tax, and UK statutory reporting. The regulations keep changing, but our automatic updates mean you don't have to worry about falling behind.
- Plus, we have over 250 dedicated UK-based finance specialists and developers right here in the UK who will help you get the most out of the system as your business grows.
The bottom line: you focus on running your business, we'll handle keeping your finance system secure, compliant, and running smoothly.
How do I switch to Access Financials?
You can confidently switch finance software with Access:
- We've successfully implemented our cloud financial management software for thousands of customers, so we know how to switch accounting software smoothly.
- Our UK-based finance software experts support you every step, from design and implementation to training and going live, so you can be confident that you'll be up and running quickly. Find out more about Access FlightPath.
- Once you're set up, we're here to help you make the most of your finance system. Our customer success managers and consultancy experts come equipped with a wealth of product expertise and industry experience. Plus, you get anytime-access to online support from a community of users, as well as helpful articles, videos and more. Our tailored packages provide support to match your organisation's needs. Find out more about Access Success services.
How much does Access Financials cost?
Our solution-based pricing means the cost is based on what you need. We'll work with you to define a solution that meets your organisation's needs, size and support, at a cost that matches your budget.
Discover Access Evolve for your business.
What happens after I buy Access Financials?
Here at Access, we aim to provide a service that makes you smile – your success is our passion. It all comes down to giving you the freedom to do more and helping you to realise the value of your investment – in a way that’s meaningful to you.
From us, you’ll get:
- Full guidance through the build and implementation
- On-hand support when you’re up and running
- Consistent monitoring of your software to ensure it remains at peak efficiency
- A dedicated account manager available via phone or email
- Anytime-access to an online community of users, articles, videos and more.
Read our full article on what happens after you buy Access Financials.
Access Financials vs Sage 50: which accounting software is right for me?
Access Financials and Sage 50 are both financial management and accounting software for businesses. Although they have some similarities, they also have some key differences. If you are looking to switch finance software and are looking at Access Financials and Sage 50, it can be difficult to understand which of these two options is best for you.
Sage 50 is a popular accounting software used by small-sized businesses. It offers features such as general ledger, accounts payable and receivable, inventory management, and payroll processing. Sage 50 is known for its ease of use and affordability, making it a popular choice for sole traders, small business owners and businesses just starting out.
Access Financials is suitable for small to medium-sized businesses as well as larger organisations. It offers features such as general ledger, accounts payable and receivable, purchase order processing, project accounting, and inventory management. Access Financials is known for its flexibility, scalability, and customisability, making it a good choice for businesses with complex accounting needs. It is designed to scale with your business thanks to its modular approach and can support your needs - from growing your business, to group-level accounting, or managing multiple projects.
Read our article on Access Financials vs Sage 50 for feature, benefits, price and suitability comparisons.