Access Technology Group recruits Business Development Manager
Press Release - Monday, September 11, 2006
Access Technology Group, the parent company behind award-winning Access Accounting, has recruited John Summers as Business Development Manager to help support business growth and development across the group.
John, who will work alongside Alistair O’Reilly, MD for Access Technology Group, commented, “This is a tremendous opportunity and an exciting time for the group, which owns four dynamic businesses with extremely talented people. There are tremendous opportunities for growth which we aim to capitalise upon.
“Part of my role will be to provide the tools and processes to allow the MDs of each of our companies to concentrate their efforts on developing their business,” he continued.
John, who has an MBA from Southbank University, joins Access Technology Group following 14 years with Barclays Bank, bringing with him a wealth of experience in governance, sales and marketing. John was responsible for running national campaigns and providing tactical support to senior managers. In recent years, he worked in Barclay’s corporate banking section as a business strategist.
“John will be a great asset to the group, helping to advance our business strategies and ensuring that our four businesses work together for mutual benefit, making the most of their synergies,” said Alistair O’Reilly.
Access Technology Group was set up in January 2006 as the parent company of Access Accounting, which sits alongside its three acquisitions: Access Supply Chain, Access Accounting Ireland and Asyst Solutions. The group is proactive in seeking new investment opportunities.
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Notes to Editors:
Access Accounting is the UK’s leading business software house serving the mid-market. Its solutions have been chosen by over 10,000 UK companies - helping them to achieve business success.
A subsidiary of Access Technology Group Ltd, Access Accounting was the first UK vendor to recognise the potential of Windows and create a mid-range accounting platform based on this technology. Today it offers four scalable, web-enabled systems including its flagship solution, Access Dimensions. The company also offers Access Payroll, a combined payroll/personnel suite, which is fully compliant with the latest CIS regulations.
Access Accounting is a Microsoft Gold Certified Partner and a member of the Business Application Software Developers Association (BASDA). It has also received accreditation from major authorities including the Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales (ICAEW) and the HM Revenue & Customs’ rigorous Payroll Standards Scheme. In 2007, the company won ’Financial Software Provider of the Year’ in the Real FD/CBI FDs’ Excellence Awards and ’Mid-range accounting Software Provider of the Year’ in the Sift Media Business Software Satisfaction Awards – both voted for by customers.
Media information:
Helen Carpenter
Head of Group PR
Access Accounting Ltd
T: 01206 322575 / 07833 936311
F: 01206 322956
E: helen.carpenter@access-accounts.com
W: www.access-accounts.com
