Phone Co-op signal future growth with Access
The ethical member run phone company, Phone Co-op Ltd. has experienced significant growth over the last decade and has recognised that there is room for improvement with their accounting software and processes. The broadband and mobile provider has invested in Access to drive performances forward.
Lisa Logan, Chief Financial Officer of the Co-operative Phone and Broadband division, explains, “Over the last 10 years we’ve seen a significant amount of growth, which prompted our decision to introduce Access Dimensions. We had outgrown our previous software and have responded to that with the investment into Access.”
She continues, “There were three main reasons we decided to move forward with Access; scalability, the reporting and analysis functionality within Dimensions and the integration into our other systems.”
Lisa elaborates, “Having Access will mean fewer manual work-arounds and better in depth analysis of our accounts.” The Co-operative has responded to growth by ensuring that they retain efficiency. By reducing manual tasks, the ability to streamline processes allows the organisation to sideline basic responsibilities in favour of becoming more strategic.
“The modular design and drill down functionality will enable our reporting and management information to keep pace with our business growth,” comments Lisa.
Due to the volume of transactions being processed, over 11,000 a month, their previous system is deemed very slow. In addition it has been identified that streamlining several manual processes around reporting, expenses and purchase requisitions will be very beneficial for the business.
PR Coordinator
Access Group
T: 44 (0) 1206 322575
F: 44 (0) 1206 322956
E: Daniel.Chapman@theaccessgroup.com
W: http://www.theaccessgroup.com
Access is a leading author of integrated business management software. The portfolio spans solutions for ERP, finance, HR, Payroll, warehousing, business intelligence, professional service automation and manufacturing. More than 5,000 UK businesses and not-for-profit organisations use Access solutions to improve their performance, profitability and drive growth, unlocking their business potential through improved business insight.
Vertical focus and industry-specific solutions differentiate Access in the market and templated solutions make for rapid and easy deployments. Using Access software to automate operations, streamline processes and share real-time business information anytime, anywhere, businesses can benefit from significant performance improvements.
Access is one of the top five fastest growing UK software developers in The Sunday Times Buyout Track 100 2012 and featured in last year’s Profit Track 100. On-going commitment to excellence, customers and employees has also placed the company among the UK’s top employers in The Sunday Times’ 100 ‘Best Companies to Work For’ 2014.
Accreditations and memberships:
Microsoft Gold Certified PartnerInstitute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales (ICAEW)Business Application Software Developers Association (BASDA)Access’ software is recognised by HM Revenue & Customs
Awards:
Inclusion in The Sunday Times 100 Best Companies to Work For list for mid-market companies 2014 Inclusion in The London Stock Exchange 1000 Companies to Inspire Britain The Innovation Award finalist at the National Business Awards 2013 Software Product of the Year finalist at the British Accountancy Awards 2013 ICT in Manufacturing finalist at the Manufacturer of the Year Awards 2013 Inclusion in The Sunday Times Buyout Track 100 list (47th) Inclusion in The Sunday Times Profit Track 100 list (63rd)