QuickStart Business Central
Microsoft Accounting ERP Package From £4,750
PACKAGED FINANCE ERP | FIXED SCOPE | TRAINING | SUPPORT | GO-LIVE | FIXED PRICE
QuickStart BC is the faster way to move your operations to Business Central and adopt modern Microsoft accounting software.
Tired of an existing accounts system such as Sage or Xero? Business Central can manage all areas of finances – as well as your wider operations.
Discover the potential of Microsoft’s ERP software as your new finance package:
Business Central
Supercharge Finances & Operations With Akita
We’re here to help small and medium-sized businesses simplify their transition to modern cloud finance software. Our ‘QuickStart’ approach to Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central implementation makes this easy, cost-effective and accessible.
If you’re looking to grow and transform your business in today’s highly competitive market – while meeting the ever-evolving demands of your customers – our technologists and business experts are here to help transform your operations – starting with your finance operations.
Find out more about business transformation in our ebook:
Business Central
Microsoft’s Accounting Software Solution
Business Central tackles the pain points of accounting systems like Sage, Xero and QuickBooks:
- Replacing underperforming accounting solutions
- Aligning disparate business systems
- Reducing manual processes
- Simplifying financial reporting
- Offering a secure, cloud-based system
Placing finance at the core of your operations, Microsoft accounting software can connect your teams with a single, intelligent, business management solution.
Discover more about all-in-one accounting & operations management:
Finance ERP Package
Transition To Smarter Working
Our QuickStart BC packages promise stress-free delivery of a new finance solution in as little as five days. Start benefitting from:
More Efficient Operations
Increase automation, decrease administration and drive productivity as a result.
'On-the-go' Working
From PC or mobile device, access Business Central wherever you're operating.
Instant Reporting
Up-to-the-moment reports on finance figures and KPIs to give you data when you need it.
Accurate cash flow predictions
End 'boom and bust' with better understanding of your incoming and outgoing funds.
Microsoft 365 Integration
Full integration with Office 365, Outlook and Teams for additional automation productivity.
‘Quote to cash’ In A Single System
End-to-end management and all data tracked from a single system.
Microsoft Dynamics Accounting
About Microsoft’s Accounting Software Package
Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central is an all-in-one business management solution that helps companies connect their financials, sales, service, and operations to streamline business processes, improve customer interactions and make better decisions.
Combine multiple systems into a single, connected application—one that pulls together your business processes—to save your employee’s time. Boost efficiency with automated tasks and workflows—all from within familiar Office 365 productivity tools like Outlook, Teams, Word, and Excel.
Using Microsoft accounting software, you get an end-to-end view of your business, with built-in intelligence when and where you need it.
Dynamics 365 Business Central puts flexibility at the core of your business, enabling you to start quickly, grow at your own pace, and adapt in real-time.
Replacing Sage Or Xero
Features of Business Central For Finance Management
Business Central offers a comprehensive array of features for accounts and finance, over and above many accounting platforms. These include:
- General Ledger
- Sales and Purchase Ledger
- Cost / Profit Centres
- Journals, Allocations, Recurring
- Direct Debit Collections
- Recurring Invoices
- Bank Reconciliation
- Payment Reconciliation
- Credit Control (With Automated Reminders)
- Cash Flow Forecasting
- Fixed Assets Tracking
- G/L Reporting – Simple and Advanced
- Deferrals/ Revenue & Expense Recognition
- Budgets
- OCR for Invoicing
- VAT/ Making Tax Digital
- Multi-currency
- Bank integrations
- PO capability
- Project and department reporting
- Automated Invoice processing
- Invoice Approving
View our full comparison of Business Central, Sage and Xero as finance solutions:
QuickStart BC - ERP Delivery Schedule
Day 1
New tenant will be created and your data added (using the information provided).
Day 2
Initial training in the basics of Dynamics 365 Business Central to give you a feel for the system.
Day 3
Thorough testing to ensure that your new Business Central system is configured correctly.
Day 4
Second phase training to provide you with a full understanding of your complete system.
Day 5
Final testing of your new system before getting it ready to go live.
Microsoft Accounting Software Package
Managed Support Service
With our managed service support plan, you’ve got guaranteed assistance after the deployment of your Microsoft accounting software package.
Our packages of banked time can be used for support issues, consultancy, change requests and training as you require them.
And with a guaranteed response within two hours for support issues (and typically much less), you can be sure we won’t keep you waiting!
| Package - Typical User Count | Bronze - 1-3 Users | Silver - 1-10 Users | Gold - 11-20 Users | Custom - 20+ Users |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Break Fix Support - SLA Backed | 1 hour / month | 2 hours / month | 4 hours / month | X hours / month |
| Discounted Day Rate | N/A | 5% | 10% | XX% |
| Process & System Review | Annual | Bi-Annual | Quarterly | TBC |
| Pricing | £130 / month | £260 / month | £520 / month | £POA / month |
Package - Typical User Count
Break Fix Support - SLA Backed
Bronze - 1-3 Users
1 hour / month
Silver - 1-10 Users
2 hours / month
Gold - 11-20 Users
4 hours / month
Custom - 20+ Users
X hours / month
Package - Typical User Count
Discounted Day Rate
Bronze - 1-3 Users
N/A
Silver - 1-10 Users
5%
Gold - 11-20 Users
10%
Custom - 20+ Users
XX%
Package - Typical User Count
Process & System Review
Bronze - 1-3 Users
Annual
Silver - 1-10 Users
Bi-Annual
Gold - 11-20 Users
Quarterly
Custom - 20+ Users
TBC
Package - Typical User Count
Pricing
Bronze - 1-3 Users
£130 / month
Silver - 1-10 Users
£260 / month
Gold - 11-20 Users
£520 / month
Custom - 20+ Users
£POA / month
Business Central Licensing
£63.36 per user per month/
Provides a wide range of operational and management capabilities including:
• Financial Management
• Human Resources Management
• AI-Supported Forecasting
• Customer Relationship Management
• Project Management
• Supply Chain Management
• E-Services
• Warehouse Management and Inventory
From £7.20 per user per month.
Grants limited access to Business Central for light use requirements. Allows user to:
• Read data within Business Central
• Update existing data and entries in Business Central, such as previously created customer, vendor, or item records.
• Approve or reject tasks in all workflows assigned to that user (approvals and rejections only in records that Business Central Team Members can access).
• Create, edit, and delete a sales or purchase quote
• Create, edit, and delete personal information
• Edit job time sheets for approval
• Use the Dynamics 365 Power Apps/Power Automate
• Business Central Team Members application module may be customized with maximum 15 additional
tables .
Discounted rates for charity and nonprofit organisations. Available on request:
Contact UsOver and above our QuickStart package, Akita can work with you to tailor and extend Business Central to meet bespoke or industry requirements. Can we can implement this at your chosen pace or phasing .
View the full deliverables of our QuickStart BC package and what it can do for your operations.
Microsoft Accounting Software Package
Business Central Add-On Packages
Enhance the capabilities of Business Central with the following functionality options:
Sales - £3,500
Build upon our existing QuickStart BC package with a basic sales ledger setup:
Field Service - £6,125
Add focused field service functionality to Business Central:
Marketing - £2,625
Transform Business Central into your marketing automation platform as well:
Purchase - £3,500
Add a basic purchase ledger to our existing QuickStart BC package for additional commerce functionality:
Distribution - £4,375
Supercharge the management of your deliveries and distribution with this add on to QuickStart BC:
Warehousing Light - £2,625
Expand the possibilities of QuickStart BC to run your warehousing as well:
Manufacturing Light - £2,625
Manage your production workflows with greater accuracy with our Manufacturing light add on:
Sales CRM
Enhanced Sales Management
As part of your QuickStart BC package, we’ll also provide you with 365 Lite for Sales.
A comprehensive sales CRM solution, it offers smarter ways to manage contacts and enquiries.
Mobile responsive, with on-the-go sales data that links back to Business Central, you’ll be in a position to win more business.
Microsoft Dynamics Accounting
About Akita Intelligent Solutions
With over 20 years of experience in digital success solutions, we design, develop, manage and support business intelligence technologies for organisations across the UK and internationally.
Our diverse industry expertise, combined with our deep understanding of Dynamics 365 and other transformative technologies, has enabled us to support our customers and realise their vision.
Our dedicated team of experts work in partnership with our customers ensuring they optimise their IT investment every step of the way, starting from their “QuickStart” deployment through to ongoing support and future enhancements.
And our solutions are recognised both in our Microsoft partner status and our listing as a Crown Commercial Supplier for Microsoft ERP services for UK national and local government.
And our solutions are recognised both in our Microsoft partner status and our listing as a Crown Commercial Supplier for Microsoft ERP services for UK national and local government.
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