Access Accounting Press Releases

Customers to benefit from Access brand elevation

Mon, 29 Jun 2009 00:00:00 GMT

Access Accounting receives Gold Award

Tue, 26 May 2009 00:00:00 GMT

Access Accounting receives seal of approval from East of England MEP

Mon, 18 May 2009 00:00:00 GMT

Access Accounting acquires Rugged Logic cash flow forecasting solution

Thu, 23 Apr 2009 00:00:00 GMT

Changes to EU Tax Rules Could Create Serious Challenge for Business

Tue, 21 Apr 2009 00:00:00 GMT

Access Accounting is shortlisted for Technology Firm of the Year

Thu, 16 Apr 2009 00:00:00 GMT

Government Not Motivating Industry to Reduce Carbon Emissions

Wed, 01 Apr 2009 00:00:00 GMT

Access Accounting raises £2,840 for charity

Thu, 12 Mar 2009 00:00:00 GMT

VAT Rate Change Not Helping SMEs

Tue, 24 Feb 2009 00:00:00 GMT

Flexible finance for Access customers

Tue, 10 Feb 2009 00:00:00 GMT

Access Accounting unveils latest payroll solution

Wed, 04 Feb 2009 00:00:00 GMT

Access Accounting showcases latest version of Access Dimensions at Softworld

Wed, 04 Feb 2009 00:00:00 GMT

UK Survey Shows Business Still Not Doing Enough to Reduce Carbon Emissions

Wed, 21 Jan 2009 00:00:00 GMT

Access Accounting releases electronic document management solution for mid-market organisations

Mon, 08 Dec 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Access Accounting wins four accolades in just four weeks

Wed, 03 Dec 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Access Technology Group acquires Access Division of Holbrook IT Group

Mon, 17 Nov 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Access Accounting is amongst the first to join BASDA Green Charter

Tue, 14 Oct 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Access Accounting unveils FocalPointSE at Softworld

Tue, 14 Oct 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Access Accounting continues to reduce business complexity with new web-based solution

Wed, 24 Sep 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Double success: Access Accounting is shortlisted for second award

Tue, 09 Sep 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Access Accounting shortlisted in Software Satisfaction Awards

Thu, 04 Sep 2008 00:00:00 GMT

BASDA voices its support for Access Accounting’s accounting for carbon emissions tool

Fri, 09 May 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Access Accounting’s ‘Charity of the Year’ campaign raises over £8,000 for Stepping Stones

Fri, 18 Apr 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Access Technology Group acquires Armstrong Consultants

Mon, 07 Apr 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Access Technology Group boosts M&A team with appointment of Dell director

Tue, 04 Mar 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Access Accounting releases practical solution for measuring carbon emissions

Wed, 27 Feb 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Access Accounting MD appointed to ATG Board of Directors

Fri, 08 Feb 2008 00:00:00 GMT

ATG appoints Access Accounting MD to its Board of Directors

Tue, 05 Feb 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Access Accounting keeps cash flowing as businesses face possible credit squeeze

Mon, 21 Jan 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Access Dimensions is readers’ favourite for second year

Thu, 22 Nov 2007 00:00:00 GMT

The readers of Construction Computing magazine have once again voted Access Accounting’s flagship business software, Access Dimensions, as ‘Construction Accounting Software of the Year’. The accolade was awarded yesterday at the Construction Computing Awards 2007, held at the Novotel Euston in London.

Double honours for Access Accounting in prestigious Anglian Business Award

Thu, 22 Nov 2007 00:00:00 GMT

Access Accounting has received double honours at the Anglian Business Awards clinching the Innovation and Technology Award and the runner-up title for Business of the Year.

Access Accounting seeks high-flyers to help drive ambitious growth plans

Tue, 13 Nov 2007 00:00:00 GMT

Following its continued business success Access Accounting has launched a campaign to search for outstanding talent to help drive its ambitious growth plans. The largest independent business and accounting software house in the UK is inviting high-flyers to a recruitment event on Tuesday 27th November at the Holiday Inn, Ransomes Europark in Ipswich from 6.30-8pm and 8-9.30pm.

Crocs shoes retailer turns to Access Dimensions to ensure business success remains sweet

Thu, 08 Nov 2007 00:00:00 GMT

Devon-based Sweetfeet Shoes, online retailer of the iconic Crocs shoe brand, is celebrating its second anniversary, having seen a staggering 220 per cent increase in turnover to £800,000.

Satisfaction assured: customers boost Access Accounting to second award win

Fri, 12 Oct 2007 00:00:00 GMT

Access Accounting has clinched its second award this year, once again voted for by its customers. The business and accounting software house, the only independent in the running, won the ‘Mid-range Accounting Software’ category in the Sift Media Business Software Satisfaction Awards 2007 for its flagship Access Dimensions solution, beating Microsoft, Infor, Iris, Exchequer and Pegasus to the title.

Access Accounting partners with ICAEW IT Faculty for Excel roadshows

Fri, 28 Sep 2007 00:00:00 GMT

Business and accounting software vendor Access Accounting has joined forces with the Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales (ICAEW) to support its series of 11 roadshows.

Access Accounting announces record financial results

Thu, 06 Sep 2007 00:00:00 GMT

Access Technology Group to create dedicated M&A team

Mon, 03 Sep 2007 00:00:00 GMT

Access Accounting to launch web portal modules at Softworld

Fri, 31 Aug 2007 00:00:00 GMT

Access Accounting shortlisted in Business Software Satisfaction Awards

Wed, 29 Aug 2007 00:00:00 GMT

Dimensions helps KX Network Solutions stay number one

Tue, 14 Aug 2007 00:00:00 GMT

Accounting software ensures university is ready for tough governmental targets

Mon, 30 Jul 2007 00:00:00 GMT

Access Accounting and Goodman Jones - a decade of perfect partnership

Thu, 19 Jul 2007 00:00:00 GMT

Chartered accountants Goodman Jones has recently celebrated more than ten years as part of Access Accounting's Professional Partner Programme (PPP).

Gold Quality Mark for Access Accounting

Mon, 25 Jun 2007 00:00:00 GMT

Business and accounting software house, Access Accounting, has been awarded a Gold Payroll Giving Quality Mark for its outstanding commitment to, and success with, the payroll giving scheme promoted by Workplace Giving UK. The mark is awarded to employers that achieve 10 per cent employee participation in the scheme.

Access Technology Group appoints new Group IT Manager

Mon, 04 Jun 2007 00:00:00 GMT

Colchester-based Access Technology Group has appointed Maarten Westera as Group IT Manager. Maarten has been tasked with overseeing the integration of IT between the parent company's four firms, Access Accounting, Access Supply Chain, Asyst Solutions and Access Accounting Ireland.

Access Accounting first to market with reverse charge VAT upgrade

Tue, 29 May 2007 00:00:00 GMT

Award-winning business and accounting software house, Access Accounting, is the first vendor to release a reverse charge VAT upgrade in readiness for the new legislation which will be introduced on June 1st. VAT-registered businesses that buy or sell computer chips or mobile phones will have to apply the new rules to business transactions over £5,000.

Access Accounting cuts average waiting time for support calls

Mon, 21 May 2007 00:00:00 GMT

Access Accounting has announced another successful payroll season, with an average waiting time of just one minute for customer calls to be transferred to an in-house support specialist.

Customers vote Access Accounting 'Financial Software Provider of the Year' in Real FD/CBI FDs' Excellence Awards

Wed, 18 Apr 2007 00:00:00 GMT

Access Accounting has been named ‘Financial Software Provider of the Year’ by its customers in the Real FD magazine's annual Satisfaction Survey. The prestigious accolade was presented at the Real FD/CBI FDs’ Excellence Awards, held at The Dorchester in London on Tuesday 17th April. Access Accounting was the only independent company to reach the shortlist and beat off competition from 11 other providers to clinch the award, including SAP, Microsoft, Sage, Exchequer and Pegasus.

Access Accounting launches new community scheme - Staff clear the way for Essex Wildlife Trust

Wed, 07 Mar 2007 00:00:00 GMT

Access Accounting has launched a new scheme to encourage staff at the Colchester-based business and accounting software house to help with local community projects.

The countdown begins: introduction of new CIS rules to affect thousands of businesses

Tue, 06 Mar 2007 00:00:00 GMT

More than 250,000 contractors will be affected by the forthcoming changes to the Construction Industry Scheme (CIS), which will come into place in just a month’s time. Contractors across the UK will need to ensure that information they hold on their sub-contractors is correct or face fines of up to £3,000 if they fail to submit accurate and timely returns to HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) or provide monthly Sub-contractor Payment & Deduction Statements.

Access Accounting's customer services director is appointed as deputy chairman for BASDA

Mon, 26 Feb 2007 00:00:00 GMT

Kevin Misselbrook, customer services director for Access Accounting, has been appointed deputy chairman for the Business Application Software Developers Association (BASDA).

Access Accounting's 'Charity of the Year' campaign raises £5600 for Cancer Research UK

Thu, 22 Feb 2007 00:00:00 GMT

Business and accounting software developer, Access Accounting, has raised £5600 for Cancer Research UK as part of its 2006 ‘Charity of the Year’ campaign. The Colchester-based company has donated a staggering £26,600 to charities since it started the campaigns in 2000.

Access Accounting to showcase latest version of Access Dimensions at Softworld

Fri, 02 Feb 2007 00:00:00 GMT

Access Accounting will be showcasing the latest version of Access Dimensions at the spring Softworld Accounting and Finance Exhibition, being held at the Novotel in London from 6-7 March. The solution has been updated to comply with legislative changes such as VAT e-filing which was brought into effect in December last year, allowing the VAT EC Sales List to be processed online. The software also includes the Standard Audit File - Tax (SAF-T) export facility, which is now available as an integral part of the accounting solution. Access Accounting was first to market with the file, allowing businesses to comply with requests from HMRC for detailed VAT information in a standard XML data format.

Higher Concept Software joins Access Accounting’s partner programme

Thu, 04 Jan 2007 00:00:00 GMT

Higher Concept Software, a provider of hire management systems, has joined Access Accounting’s Alliance Partner Programme. The partnership will allow Access to extend its product offering within the plant and tool hire sector.

Careful planning will reduce cost of CIS compliance

Wed, 13 Dec 2006 00:00:00 GMT

Businesses could face fines of up to £3000 if they fail to submit accurate returns to HMRC or provide monthly Sub-contractor Payment & Deduction Statements under the new Construction Industry Scheme (CIS), which comes into force in April 2007.

Construction Computing readers vote Access Dimensions 'Software Product of the Year'

Thu, 23 Nov 2006 00:00:00 GMT

The readers of Construction Computing have voted Access Accounting’s flagship business and accounting software, Access Dimensions, as ‘Software Product of the Year’. The accolade was awarded last night at The Construction Computing Awards 2006, held at the Russell Hotel in London.

Access Accounting urges businesses to prepare now for changes to Construction Industry Scheme

Thu, 02 Nov 2006 00:00:00 GMT

Leading business and accounting software solutions developer, Access Accounting is urging businesses to start preparing now for the changes to the Construction Industry Scheme (CIS), which the Government is set to introduce in April 2007. The company, which has recently launched the Access CIS System to allow contractors to start preparing their records, says many businesses are still unaware of the full implications of the legislation.

Access Accounting announces drive to increase alliance partnerships by more than 50%

Tue, 31 Oct 2006 00:00:00 GMT

Access Accounting has announced its intention to increase the number of partners within its Alliance Partner Programme by more than 50% within the next 12 months. The leading business and accounting software developer started its recruitment drive at the beginning of the year with the appointment of Stephen Wiggett as alliance partner manager.

Access Accounting to release Reverse Charge VAT upgrade "within weeks"

Mon, 23 Oct 2006 00:00:00 GMT

Business and accounting software developer, Access Accounting has announced its intention to release Reverse Charge VAT functionality by the 1 December deadline set by the HMRC.

Access Accounting launches Dimensions Online at Softworld

Thu, 19 Oct 2006 00:00:00 GMT

Leading mid-market business and accounting software developer, Access Accounting, has announced the launch of its hosted solution, Dimensions Online, at the Softworld Accounting and Finance Exhibition in Birmingham.

Access Accounting partners with Commidea to offer credit card payment facilities

Tue, 17 Oct 2006 00:00:00 GMT

Software developer, Access Accounting has partnered with Commidea to offer credit card processing facilities to users of its award-winning Access Dimensions solution. Commidea has joined Access Accounting’s Alliance Integrator programme to link its online card payment systems, ICP and WinTi, with the accounting system’s Credit Card Processor module.

Free 'Accounting Software for Dummies' guide launched by leading software developer, Access Accounting

Mon, 09 Oct 2006 00:00:00 GMT

Award-winning business and accounting software developer, Access Accounting, has produced a free 'Accounting Software for Dummies' guide in conjunction with publishers, Wiley. The vendor decided to create the guide to help organisations cut through the growing complexity of choosing an accounting system. 'Accounting Software for Dummies' is aimed at businesses that know their accounting needs and what they want from a software package, but require up-to-date information on the essential elements of choosing and implementing a system.

Shortlist success for Access Accounting in 2006 Accountancy Age Awards

Wed, 20 Sep 2006 00:00:00 GMT

Leading mid-market accounting and business software developer, Access Accounting has been shortlisted in the 2006 Accountancy Age Awards for Excellence - 'Mid-tier Software Package of the Year' category. Twice winner of the awards, the Colchester-based company won this category in 2005 with its flagship Access Dimensions solution. It has also been the only provider to be shortlisted every year since the awards first began.

Access Technology Group recruits Business Development Manager

Mon, 11 Sep 2006 00:00:00 GMT

Access Technology Group, the parent company behind award-winning Access Accounting, has recruited John Summers as Business Development Manager to help support business growth and development across the group.

Surrey Wildlife Trust joins other branches of conservation charity in choosing Access Dimensions from Asyst Solutions

Mon, 04 Sep 2006 00:00:00 GMT

The Surrey Wildlife Trust has selected Access Dimensions from Asyst Solutions, the business and accounting software consultancy with more than 15 years unrivalled expertise in the not-for-profit sector. Surrey is the third Trust to choose the award-winning accounting system from the charity specialist, following in the footsteps of both Devon and Kent.

Access Accounting assists users in self-auditing their VAT data

Mon, 21 Aug 2006 00:00:00 GMT

Access Accounting has released a suite of 25 reports within its SQL-based accounts software, designed to help businesses check their VAT data before submitting VAT returns. The reports complement Access Accounting’s recently unveiled Standard Audit File – Tax (SAF-T) export facility, allowing users to easily extract their data for VAT inspection.

Access Accounting to showcase its flagship Dimensions solution and business portfolio at Softworld

Wed, 16 Aug 2006 00:00:00 GMT

Access Accounting will be showcasing its flagship Dimensions solution at the forthcoming Softworld Accounting and Finance Exhibition, to be held at the NEC in Birmingham from 18-19 October. The award-winning software will appear alongside the vendor’s recent extensions to its business software portfolio.

Access Accounting receives vote of confidence from charity sector

Wed, 16 Aug 2006 00:00:00 GMT

Access Accounting first to bring UK Standard Audit File to market

Fri, 11 Aug 2006 00:00:00 GMT

Award-winning accounting and business software vendor, Access Accounting, has upgraded its SQL accounts applications to include the new HMRC Standard Audit File – Tax (SAF-T) export facility. The file, which is part of the hotly debated BSI specification for accounting software, will allow users to comply with requests from HMRC for detailed VAT information in a standard XML data format.

Eviivo selects Access Dimensions to meet complex settlement requirements

Mon, 07 Aug 2006 00:00:00 GMT

Eviivo Ltd, the leading software developer for the leisure and tourism industry, has selected Accord Consulting to implement award-winning accounting software, Access Dimensions. Accord Consulting, an Access Accounting specialist centre, beat off competition from suppliers of Navision and Great Plains.

Access Accounting promotes dialogue with launch of blog

Fri, 07 Jul 2006 00:00:00 GMT

Access Accounting has launched a blog to promote comment and dialogue on key business, technology and regulatory issues that impact mid-market businesses.

Access Accounting software least likely to be replaced

Mon, 26 Jun 2006 00:00:00 GMT

Software solutions from Access Accounting have been reported as being the least likely to be replaced in the recent ICAEW IT in Business survey. Of those respondents who use Access Dimensions and Access Dimensions Lite, 97% said they were not looking to change their software.

Access Accounting unveils partnership with Version One

Wed, 21 Jun 2006 00:00:00 GMT

Access Accounting has signed Version One, the document management solutions provider, to its Alliance Integrator programme. The partnership will see Version One’s DbCapture software integrated with award-winning Access Dimensions. This will enable end users to fully automate and streamline document processing, significantly reducing the amount of time spent on manually dealing with paper documents.

Access Accounting ‘highly commended’ in Real Finance awards

Thu, 25 May 2006 00:00:00 GMT

Access Accounting has received the accolade of ‘highly commended’ in the Real Finance/CBI FDs’ Excellence Awards Satisfaction Survey for Financial Software Provider of the Year (Larger Implementations).

Access Accounting re-launches website

Wed, 24 May 2006 00:00:00 GMT

Access Accounting has re-launched its website as part of an ongoing strategy to develop the brand. The new site contains all the content from the previous website but sports a cleaner, fresher look.

Access Accounting releases next generation business analytics tool

Mon, 08 May 2006 00:00:00 GMT

Access Accounting has announced the release of a powerful new business intelligence tool as part of Access Office Integration 3. Access Analytics allows financial data to be easily interrogated and analysed providing on-demand reporting capabilities for managers – without the need for direct access to the accounting package, Access Dimensions.

Access Accounting extends business software range with the launch of integrated CRM solution

Mon, 08 May 2006 00:00:00 GMT

Access Accounting has extended its range of business solutions with the launch of Access Integrated CRM. The system encompasses all the benefits of a standalone solution while providing total integration with award-winning financial package, Access Dimensions.

Access Payroll offers more forms than any other payroll processing software

Mon, 24 Apr 2006 00:00:00 GMT

Access Payroll, the combined payroll and personnel suite from award-winning Access Accounting, offers more HMRC approved forms than any other payroll processing software, according to the BASDA and HMRC websites.

Access Accounting releases upgrade for payroll solution

Thu, 06 Apr 2006 00:00:00 GMT

Access Accounting, the award-winning accounting and business software developer, has released its upgrade for Access Payroll for the new financial year.

Double the success for Access Accounting in FDs' Satisfaction Survey

Wed, 22 Mar 2006 00:00:00 GMT

Leading UK-based business and accounting software developer, Access Accounting Ltd has been short listed for two awards in this year’s Real Finance/CBI FDs’ Excellence Awards Satisfaction Survey.

Access Accounting launches Dimensions Manufacturing

Wed, 15 Mar 2006 00:00:00 GMT

Manufacturing companies will find controlling their production operations both easier and more efficient with the recently launched Dimensions Manufacturing solution from award-winning developer, Access Accounting Ltd.

Access Payroll ready for new CIS rules

Fri, 03 Mar 2006 00:00:00 GMT

Award-winning software developer, Access Accounting, has launched a new software module to meet the forthcoming changes to HM Revenue and Customs CIS rules. The Subcontractors CIS system allows businesses to update their records in time for April 2007, when the changes will be implemented.

Access Accounting announces restructure

Tue, 14 Feb 2006 00:00:00 GMT

Award-winning software developers Access Accounting Ltd, has announced a major management restructure to meet its future strategy for growth. The changes, which include the inauguration of holding company Access Technology Group Ltd, are part of the company's ambitious plans to achieve 50% growth in the current year.

ApexIS helps put faith-based charities in financial control

Fri, 10 Feb 2006 00:00:00 GMT

A dedicated faith-based charity seminar on accounting issues and systems will be held on Wednesday 15th March at The National Council for Voluntary Organisations (NCVO) in London. The event will be hosted by ApexIS, an expert in accounting systems in the not for profit sector and one of Access Accounting’s accredited specialist centres.

Access Accounting raises funds for MS Society

Mon, 06 Feb 2006 00:00:00 GMT

Local software house, Access Accounting, has raised more than £2,100 for the Colchester and District branch of the Multiple Sclerosis Society.

Access Accounting raises funds for Sue Ryder Care

Mon, 06 Feb 2006 00:00:00 GMT

Colchester-based Access Accounting has raised more than £2,100 for Sue Ryder Care's The Chantry in Ipswich.

Accountancy Age Awards Declare Access Dimensions The Outstanding Package for SMEs

Wed, 09 Nov 2005 00:00:00 GMT

Access Accounting Ltd has been declared the winner of the prestigious "Mid-range Software of the Year" award for its flagship Dimensions software.

Access Dimensions Short Listed for Mid-range Software Package of the Year

Thu, 29 Sep 2005 00:00:00 GMT

Access Accounting, leading UK based business and accounting software developer, has been short listed in this year's Accountancy Age Awards in the category of mid-range software package of the year. Access Dimensions was one of only four solutions selected for the short list.

Access Accounting Report Biggest Turnover Increase In Group History

Wed, 21 Sep 2005 00:00:00 GMT

Access Accounting has reported the biggest increase in turnover in Access group history for the year to June 2005, rising by £2.1 million to £8.6 million. This growth has been fuelled by a 42% increase in new site sales, and the acquisition of manufacturing software company, Access Supply Chain, the previous year.

Access Accounting Confirm BACSTEL-IP Compliance

Mon, 22 Aug 2005 00:00:00 GMT

Access Accounting has confirmed that its software is compatible with the new BACS transmission standard, BACSTEL-IP.

Access Accounting provides dedicated information service for larger accountancy firms

Fri, 22 Jul 2005 00:00:00 GMT

Access Accounting Ltd is further strengthening its relationship with larger accountancy firms by offering a dedicated information service to assist them in their growing role as software advisors.

Access Unveils Executive Alerts

Tue, 19 Jul 2005 00:00:00 GMT

Access Accounting has unveiled a new cost-effective alerting module for use with its Executive Desktop management reporting suite - available to an unlimited number of staff with the purchase of a single module licence.

Excellence Awards reveal Access Accounts has highest user recommendation levels

Mon, 06 Jun 2005 00:00:00 GMT

The recent FD Excellence Awards (April 2005) have revealed Access Accounting to have the highest user recommendation levels in the mid-range accounting software market.

Access Offers Free Software to Accountants

Tue, 10 May 2005 00:00:00 GMT

Software developer Access Accounting is further improving its offer of software for the accountants of its customers, by waiving all the annual charges.

Access healthier than ever

Wed, 04 May 2005 00:00:00 GMT

Access Accounting is showing the IT industry and the rest of the UK economy how to minimise working days lost through sickness. At the same time, it is enjoying a significant increase in turnover and profitability.

Manufacturer uses practical Business Intelligence tools to drive up sales and profitability

Fri, 22 Apr 2005 00:00:00 GMT

Small metal and thermoplastic accessory manufacturer, Homalocks UK, is using Access Business Intelligence tools to maximise its order book, increase profitability and compete with larger rivals.

Access Accounting Acquires Dublin-Based Reseller

Mon, 04 Apr 2005 00:00:00 GMT

Access Accounting Ltd, leading UK accounting and business software developer, has announced the acquisition of its Dublin-based Irish reseller which will now be named Access Accounting Ireland Ltd. It will begin investment in an expansion plan that will create 20 new jobs over the next two years and triple the scale of the Irish operation by focussing on the mid market.

Construction Industry Scheme added to Access Payroll

Tue, 22 Mar 2005 00:00:00 GMT

Access Accounting has enhanced its payroll software with the addition of Construction Industry Scheme (CIS) processing.