Microsoft Business Central Finance Implementation
Simplify Finance Management With Microsoft’s Accounting Software From £4,750
Feeling the limits of accounting software such as Sage, Xero, or Quickbooks? Explore the finance management features of a Microsoft Business Central finance solution – then discover its potential for your wider operations too.
With our packaged ERP implementation approach, organisations can transition seamlessly to Business Central accounting software. Leave all of the configuration and data migration to our professional team of ERP consultants.
Meet business challenges and prepare for growth with a modern cloud finance management solution that’s easy to customise and integrates with your business systems. Discover the advantages of adopting Business Central for managing your finances:
Supercharge Finances & Operations With Business Central
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 finance 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:
Why Change Your Finance Software?
The Business Central finance module tackles many of 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, Business Central can connect your teams with a single, intelligent, business management solution. Monitor the performance of your finances and operations in real-time, predict outcomes, and make data-driven decisions to drive agility and growth.
Discover more about all-in-one accounting & operations management:
Benefits Of Business Central Accounting Software
Our Business Central finance implementation promises stress-free delivery of a new finance solution in as little as five days. Start benefitting from:
Reporting On-Demand
Up-to-the-moment reports on finance figures and KPIs to give you data when you need it.
Productivity gains
Increase automation with cloud ERP shown to boost finance productivity by up to 20%
'On-the-go' Working
From PC or mobile device, access Business Central wherever you're operating.
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.
All-in-one Operations Management With Business Central
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.
Business Central Finance Management Features
Business Central offers comprehensive features for accounts and finance management, exceeding the capabilities of SMB accounting platforms such as Sage and Xero. 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
Compare Business Central to Sage 50 and Xero as accounting solutions:
Real-time Operations & Finance Reporting
For finance professionals tired of manual reporting in their current accounts software, Business Central’s real-time reporting is a game-changer. It offers up-to-the-minute insights, empowering heads of finance to make informed budget decisions swiftly.
With live financial data, Business Central allows immediate scrutiny of revenue, expenses and profitability, enabling agile strategy adjustments based on both current cash flow and sales forecasts.
Additionally, Business Central can seamlessly integrates live banking data, providing instant cashflow information from a central source.
Incorporating Business Central accounting software therefore enhances organisational agility, enabling faster data-driven decision making on opportunities.
Business Central Support Services
With our ERP managed service support plan, you’ve got guaranteed assistance after the deployment of your Microsoft ERP 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 | £150 / month | £300 / month | £600 / 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
£150 / month
Silver - 1-10 Users
£300 / month
Gold - 11-20 Users
£600 / 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 UsAdd Dynamics 365 Sales or Customer Service to Business Central from only £18 per user per month
Contact UsOver and above our QuickStart package, Akita can work with you to tailor and extend your Business Central ERP system 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.
Business Central Next Steps
Build on Business Central’s finance capabilities with the following functionality to enhance your operations:
Dynamics 365 Sales
Go above and beyond Business Central's CRM functionality with this advanced sales solution:
Dynamics 365 Field Service
Combine Support for field agents and operations service with Business Central:
Business Central Warehouse Module
Expand the possibilities of Business Central with your warehousing as well:
Business Central Manufacturing Module
Manage your production workflows with greater accuracy with the Manufacturing module:
Business Central With Akita
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, from their “QuickStart” deployment to ongoing ERP 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.
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