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Small UK accounting firms split between cloud & in-house IT

Fri, 25th Jul 2025
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A survey shows UK small accounting firms split between cloud and in-house IT, with many favouring office servers despite growing cloud adoption.
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Caxton names Henry Allen as Chief Financial Officer for growth

Thu, 24th Jul 2025
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Caxton appoints Henry Allen as new CFO to drive growth and digital expansion in travel money and corporate payment services markets.
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UK finance teams face delays as expense management stays manual

Thu, 19th Jun 2025
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Nearly one in three UK employees are regularly chased for missing receipts, highlighting ongoing delays as finance teams rely on manual expense management processes.
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Xero reports NZD $2.1 billion revenue & 23% annual growth

Tue, 20th May 2025
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Xero posts NZD $2.1bn revenue in FY25, up 23%, with net profit rising 30% and subscriber base growing 6% to 4.41 million users globally.
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Ignition launches AutoCollect to automate late invoice payments

Mon, 12th May 2025
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Ignition launches AutoCollect to help small service businesses automate late payment collection, streamlining invoicing and boosting cash flow management.
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Delayed reimbursements costing UK staff up to GBP £20,000

Mon, 21st Apr 2025
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Nearly half of UK employees face financial strain paying upfront for work expenses, with delayed reimbursements causing hardship across income levels.
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AI reshapes professional roles, balancing risks & rewards

Fri, 28th Feb 2025
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AI is dramatically reshaping professional services, with experts warning that while it boosts efficiency, it also risks eroding essential skills and job prospects.
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Exclusive: How Constant Contact is empowering small businesses

Thu, 20th Feb 2025
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Constant Contact continues to empower small businesses with tailored marketing solutions, leveraging AI to enhance efforts for over 500,000 customers globally.
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Iplicit strengthens executive team for substantial growth

Tue, 19th Nov 2024
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Cloud accounting firm iplicit is expanding its executive team in preparation for significant growth, aiming for £100m in annual recurring revenue by 2031.
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The case for upgrading to a customisable cloud ERP platform

Wed, 2nd Oct 2024
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Basic accounting software like MYOB or Xero can stifle growth for agile organisations. Customisable cloud ERP systems offer the necessary flexibility and efficiency.
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Flotilla introduces new tech to aid SMEs in sustainability drive

Thu, 26th Sep 2024
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Flotilla launches new tech solution suite to aid SMEs in sustainable transformation, focusing on efficient scope 3 carbon data collection and ESG compliance.
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Xero acquires Syft Analytics for USD $70 million

Wed, 18th Sep 2024
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Xero acquires Syft Analytics for up to USD $70 million to boost its global analytics, reporting, and benchmarking capabilities for small businesses and accountants.
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From complexity to clarity: Streamlining account consolidation with Xero and NetSuite

Mon, 19th Aug 2024
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CFOs struggling with inefficient account consolidation can discover clarity by joining the From Complexity to Clarity webinar on 27 August 2024.
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Xero unveils AI companion JAX to enhance accounting accuracy

Thu, 13th Jun 2024
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Xero has revealed its AI-powered business companion, Just Ask Xero (JAX), to boost accuracy in accounting tasks, launching a beta in August.
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Surviving digital Darwinism by levelling up to a cloud ERP

Thu, 23rd May 2024
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In the age of digital Darwinism, businesses must adapt swiftly. Transitioning to a cloud ERP system like NetSuite offers scalability, integration, and industry-specific solutions vital for growth.
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Volopa integrates with Microsoft Dynamics 365 bolstering finance tools

Mon, 6th May 2024
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Payments provider Volopa collaborates with Microsoft Dynamics 365, enhancing its expense management tools, building on partnerships earlier this year with ClearBank and Yapily.
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A beginners guide to attending Xerocon London

Tue, 23rd Apr 2024
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Xerocon London's first-timers' guide provides essential insights to prepare for the thrilling atmosphere of the event, which will alter one's perspective on accounting.
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Xero reveals AI vision & GenAI-powered business assistant JAX

Thu, 29th Feb 2024
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Xero unveils AI vision and previews GenAI-powered business assistant, JAX, aiming to revolutionise accounting for small-scale businesses by automating tasks and delivering tailored insights.
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Xero & Sumday partnership empowers global carbon accounting

Wed, 21st Feb 2024
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Xero teams up with Sumday to enable accountants to manage carbon accounting for their clients, advancing the journey towards net-zero emissions for small businesses worldwide.
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Joseph Lyons officially takes over as CEO of ELMO Software

Wed, 24th Jan 2024
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Joseph Lyons, former Managing Director of Xero APAC, takes the helm of ELMO Software as CEO, set to fast-track growth across its HR tech operations in Australia, New Zealand, and the UK.