How to switch your finance software smoothly
Are you and your finance team thinking about switching accounting software? Are you having challenges with your current provider? Maybe you've outgrown your current finance system?
Finance and accounting systems are not something you change or replace very often so it can daunting. We're here to help you switch your finance software smoothly.
Watch the video to see how AFH Wealth Management switched their finance software and use the resources on this page to help with your switch.
Is it time to switch your finance and accounting software?
There comes a time in any growing or changing business when choosing a new finance and accounting software or replacing an existing one becomes essential to ensure efficiency and reliability for finance teams.
We understand the complexities of switching finance and accounting software, from how to choose the right accounting software for your business to helping your internal teams with the change of new software.
Our resources are here to help you and your business. Click on the links to go to each resource section:
- Download the everything guide to switching software
- See how we compare to Sage 50
- Finance team of the future - podcasts
- Switching finance software videos
If you have any questions our finance specialists will be happy to discuss.
Fill out this quick form to download our switching finance system guide.
The everything guide to switching finance software smoothly
Choosing the right finance and accounting software is often a daunting task to think of for any business but it doesn't need to be. This step-by-step guide explains everything you need to know when switching finance systems - from considerations before starting the project to implementing your new software. It also includes some handy templates to help you manage your switching project.
Complete the form on the left to download the guide.
Switch from Sage 50
If you’re using some versions of Sage 50 Accounts, there have been big changes this year meaning you may be locked out of your own software. This means it’s the perfect time to look for something better!
Access Financials is a cloud-based finance & accounting solution that handles all your accounting, procurement, collaboration, analytics and more, all in one place, securely in the cloud. Switching to us won't just be a replacement - it will be an upgrade!
Why upgrade to Access Financials?
Our powerful cloud accounting software is designed to support the businesses of the future.
Download the infographic to see some of the many ways we go beyond Sage 50.
How easy is it to switch?
Switch from Sage 50 to Access Financials in under 24 hours and join the happy customers that have already made the hassle-free move.
Download the factsheet to see how Access Financials will make you smile.
What are the differences?
Highlighting the key differences between Access Financials and Sage 50, our comparison checklist will show the many ways Access Financials goes beyond Sage 50.
See Access Financials in action
Access Financials allows you to move beyond the workarounds to a smarter, more integrated and scalable way of working.
Take a look at our demo video and see how our accounting software can transform your business.
Switching finance software on-demand video
Is switching finance software as terrifying as it sounds?
Watch our 60-minute webinar, to hear from Turnaround Finance Manager Stuart Walker and Finance Technology Specialist Steve Berridge as they discuss the key reasons to switch to better finance software and what to consider to make the right switch for your business.
For a short preview of the webinar, watch the video on the right.
What finance directors need to know
8 hard truths every finance director needs to know about the future of finance
The future has never been more uncertain than now and finance teams are in the lead in finding ways for their companies to thrive in times of uncertainty.
So what do finance leaders need to know to drive growth in the coming months? And how will they cope with the changes?
Switching finance software resources
How to choose the right accounting software
Here, we explain how to choose accounting software that’s going to help drive your business forward and deliver optimum efficiency and reliability for finance teams.
Switching your software to Access Finance
In this post, we wanted to give you an outline of what you can expect both before you switch and after you start using Access Financials and give you some tips about how to switch accounting software.
Top tips for choosing your new finance system
In this guide, we’re giving you some tips to help you run the choice process and spot the sort of things that you need to think about. We’ve even included a handy downloadable checklist to help you on your way.
How to implement a new accounting system
If you’re ready to bring your finance function up to date, how do you kick off the accounting system migration checklist? And what things do you need to do to prepare and ensure a smooth transition?
Switching finance software podcasts
Digital skills for finance transformation
Featuring Clive Webb from the ACCA.
The importance of digital skills for finance teams to drive transformation.
Key points covered in this podcast:
- The COVID-19 pandemic has caused a shift in how many implementations organisations are undertaking to drive transformation and the speed in which they are being undertaken.
- Transformation is a cultural shift and a continuous process underpinned by digital technology.
- Finance and accounting professionals need to hone their digital skills to play a pivotal role in this transformation – to support key practices, capabilities and strategies designed to increase agility and efficiency across the business.
Listen to the podcast or read the transcript.
The next generation finance team
Accelerating digital transformation - a panel discussion.
Featured in the podcast:
Rob Binns, Chief Financial Officer at The Access Group, Adam Freeman, Head of Sales Enablement, The Access Group, Clive Webb, Senior Insights Manager, Lindsay Degouve, Director, ACCA
Key points covered in the podcast:
- Change and digital transformation: challenges finance departments are facing
- The steps to follow to adapt your organisation to change and embrace digital transformation
- The opportunities digital transformation brings to the finance function
- Robotics, automation and RPA - How technology can help the finance accounting function
- The modern finance team – skillset of the future finance function
- Modern financial systems - what to look for
Listen to the podcast or read the transcript.
Switching finance software videos
Accelerating Digital Transformation in Finance
The Access Group CFO, Rob Binns discusses the increasing need to adopt digital transformation and digital change more quickly in finance teams.
7 key attributes of great finance reporting
What does amazing finance reporting look like? How can you transform the way you report to make it world-class?
What is insight-led accounting?
If you are looking to add real value to your organisation, then step away from the numbers and move towards insight based accounting.
Watch our video where Stuart Walker will explain what Insight based accounting can do for you and your business.
9 benefits of switching accounting software
Why should you change your finance and accounting software?
Join Stuart Walker, Accountant and Turnaround Manager as he shares his top 9 benefits of changing finance software.
Explore further
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