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From Access Dimensions to AccountsIQ
Your finance function deserves more than what you can currently get from outdated, legacy software. As your organisation grows, so does the need for flexible reporting, scalable automation and effortless group consolidation.
If you’ve outgrown Access Dimensions, it’s time to upgrade to a platform that allows you to achieve more. With AccountsIQ, you can manage growing, multi-entity businesses with ease, thanks to our cloud-based platform packed with smart features to help you work better and get faster results.
Why switch from Access Dimensions to AccountsIQ?
AIQ vs Access Dimensions
Here’s how we stack up, feature by feature - so you can decide what’s best for your finance team, today and in the future.
Software
Features
Core Financials
Consolidation (Multi-Currency)
Multi-Currency Transactions
Flexible General Leager
Inter-company Recharging
Business Admin
3 Level GL Structure
Multi-dimensional Analysis 6 Dimensions
Advanced BI Reporting
Unlimited Data & Scalability
Banks
Bank Feeds
AP Invoice Automation
Open API
Custom Integrations
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“AccountsIQ does everything we need and it’s an ideal fit for us as the next step up from QuickBooks. With QuickBooks, month-end could almost take the whole month! Now, we do it within five working days. Getting the results out quickly makes a big difference.”
Global Director, Finance & Administration
Thermatic Technical FM
"Running reports in AccountsIQ is quick and we've got the capability to do multi-dimensional reporting, which will be really valuable to us. I'd say it takes about one tenth of the time we're used to in Sage."
Finance Director
IFX payments
"Starter systems like Sage and Xero don’t really meet the needs of a complex business. AccountsIQ is a proper accounting package. It’s Cloud-based, user-friendly and meets all the accounting needs of an international business like IFX.”
Group Finance Director
FAQs
Is support for Access Dimensions delivered directly?
Support experiences can vary, but some businesses reportslow response times and reliance on external partners or hosting providers for issue resolution. This can add complexity when finance teams need fast answers or coordinated support.
AccountsIQ has 100% UK&I support, with a 27 minute average response time.
Can Access Dimensions handle multi-entity consolidation effectively?
Access Dimensions can support complex finance environments, but many teams still rely heavily on Excel for intercompany eliminations, FX adjustments, and group consolidation. Businesses with growing multi-entity needs often look for platforms with more built-in consolidation capability.
What are the main limitations of Access Dimensions?
Businesses reviewing Access Dimensions often cite several limitations: slow product innovation, manual upgrades, limited built-in automation, heavy Excel reliance for consolidation, and difficulty integrating with other business systems. These issues can make it harder for finance teams to scale efficiently.
How does AccountsIQ compare to Access Dimensions for automation?
Compared with Access Dimensions, AccountsIQ provides stronger built-in automation for modern finance teams. This includes accounts payable automation, approval workflows, reporting automation, and streamlined period-end processes. Many organisations in the UK and Ireland choose AccountsIQ to reduce manual tasks and improve finance team productivity.
What is the main difference in the reporting structure between Access and AccountsIQ?
AccountsIQ is built around multi-dimensional reporting in the core ledger: a 3-levelGL plus up to six BI (analysis) codes on every transaction. That means you can slice reporting by combinations like entity, department, project, fund, site, region or brand without heavy custom builds, separate cubes, or spreadsheet work. Consolidation and drill-down sit in the same engine, so group and management reporting tends to be faster and more flexible than in many legacy/module-based Access setups.
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