The Access Group

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Access Group
Private
Industry Software consultancy and developer
Founded UK (1991)
Headquarters Colchester, UK
Key people
 Chris Bayne, CEO[1]
Products Access Dimensions, FocalPoint, Dimensions Lite, SupplyChain (ERP), Access Insight, thankQ, GoldMine (CRM), Dashboard, Service Manager, SelectHR, SelectPay (HR & payroll), Access Delta, TeamSeer, PeoplePlanner.
Revenue £53.5m (December 2014)
Number of employees
 700 (July 2014)
Website www.theaccessgroup.com

Access Group is a software consultancy and developer, selling primarily to UK mid-market businesses.[2] With 14 offices across the UK and France: Stratford St Mary near Colchester, Harpenden, Sheffield, Canterbury, London City, Edinburgh, Canterbury, Hastings, Bangor, Manchester, Loughborough, Nuneaton, Dublin, and Paris.[3]

The organisation was formed in June 2009 following the absorption of five companies - Access Accounting, Armstrong Consultants, Access Accounting Ireland, Asyst Solutions and Access Supply Chain – into a single operation. In March 2011, Access was acquired by its management team and investment company Lyceum Capital Partners LLP in a deal worth £50m.

History

1991-1995: Early development

This period saw founding company Access Accounting focus on building its business and accounting software. Early products included entry-level accounting systems such as Access Horizons and Access Foundations.

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Main article: Access Accounting

1996 - 2007

In 1996, Access Accounting developed Access Dimensions. This was joined by middleware application Transaction Broker (1998) to facilitate integration at mid-market level. Integration with Microsoft Office (2002) and Outlook Today (2005) saw the company’s initial entry into Business Intelligence software.

Other software releases include integrated CRM, Dimensions Manufacturing/BoM (Bill of Materials) and Access Analytics ‘data cube’ technology (2006), followed by a reverse change VAT upgrade in 2007 to combat carousel fraud.

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Main article: Access Accounting

2008 - 2011

In 2008, Access Accounting released Accounting for Carbon Emissions (ACE) to help businesses calculate and understand the amount of CO2 they produce.

In 2009, the company released its web-based solution FocalPoint.

The company re-branded in June 2009,[4] absorbing Access Accounting and its four subsidiaries to become Access Group. Recent additions include Stock Forecasting functionality (2009) and a Dashboard business intelligence product (2010). The company added HR to its portfolio in 2010 via the acquisition of Canterbury-based Select Software.[5] The company was rebranded Access Select.

In 2011, the group launched its web services API Application Programming Interface, allowing its financial software to be integrated with third-party, on-premises software. In the same year, Access Mobile was released, making functionality such as timesheets and expenses available on the iPhone [6] and BlackBerry.

2011 - Present

In March 2011 there was an MBO of Access led by its existing directors and private equity firm Lyceum Capital.

Since then Access has grown both through continued double-digit organic growth and acquisition. It has acquired the following companies/technologies:

  • DeltaWMS - warehouse management software
  • Prelytis - SaaS-based business intelligence software
  • thankQ - fundraising and CRM software for the not-for-profit sector
  • Sazneo -SaaS-based communication technology
  • TeamSeer - SaaS-based absence management solution
  • PeoplePlanner - SaaS-based workforce management software

Products

  • Access Dimensions is a modular accounting and financial management suite including financials, job costing, stock control, document management, reporting and payroll.
  • FocalPoint is a web-served portal that integrates with Dimensions-format databases for viewing, approval, and more of various resources including purchase orders, invoices, expenses, timesheets, and other items online
  • SelectPay is a HM Revenue and Customs-approved payroll.
  • SelectHR is a .NET based solution including functionality such as recruitment, training, self-service and payroll integration.
  • Access SupplyChain is an ERP solution, with functionality for manufacturing, distribution and warehousing organisations.
  • Access Service Manager offers service management functions such as call centre management, job scheduling, PPM, contract management and meter billing.
  • Access Mobile extends functionality offered by Access FocalPoint such as expenses management and timesheets to mobile devices.
  • Access Dashboard offers a high-level view of the business, presenting key performance indicators (KPIs) through graphical charts and graphs.
  • Access Horizons and Access Foundations are entry-level accounting systems providing core financial functionality and a range of commercial tools for small to mid-sized businesses.
  • GoldMine CRM is provided on a reseller basis as Enterprise or Premium edition.

Awards

  • Access Group has won Accountancy Age's 'Software Package of the Year' award for three consecutive years (2008–10)[citation needed]
  • FrontRange Solutions Best Performing Partner, Top 10 Worldwide (2008 and 2009)[citation needed]
  • SIFT Media Software Satisfaction Awards 2010 – ICAEW Faculty Prize[citation needed]
  • SIFT Media Software Satisfaction Awards 2010 – SME Human Resources & Human Capital Management award[citation needed]
  • SIFT Media Software Satisfaction Awards 2010 – Enterprise Accounting & Finance award[citation needed]
  • Accountancy Age Awards 2010 – FD of the Year[citation needed]
  • Accountancy Age Awards 2010 – Software Package of the Year[citation needed]
  • Best Companies 2011 – Best Companies Accreditation One Star status[citation needed]
  • The Sunday Times Buyout Track 100] (2012) - ranked 47th[7]
  • The Sunday Times Profit Track 100 (2011)] – ranked 63rd[8]
  • Best Companies 2014 – Top 100 Companies to work for.[citation needed]

Accreditations

Access Group is a Microsoft Gold Certified Partner and is a member of the Business Application Software Developers Association (BASDA).[9] Individual Access solutions are accredited by industry authorities, including HM Revenue & Customs and the ICAEW (Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales).

See also

References

  1. ↑ http://www.theaccessgroup.com/about-us/meet-the-team.aspx
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  4. ↑ Access completes rebrand project with launch of new website
  5. ↑ Access acquires mid-market HR solutions provider Select Software
  6. ↑ iPhone expense management software released by Access | Access UK
  7. ↑ http://www.fasttrack.co.uk/fasttrack/leagues/dbbtDetails.asp?siteID=6&compID=3075&yr=2012
  8. ↑ http://www.fasttrack.co.uk/fasttrack/leagues/dbDetails.asp?siteID=2&compID=3075&yr=2011
  9. ↑ Members

External links

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