Accountants2024-11-29T11:16:03+00:00

IT Solutions and Support for Accountants and Accounting Firms

Technology plays a crucial role in the accounting profession. From cloud computing to electronic payment systems, technology is needed for the day-to-day operations of accounting firms. This technology has resulted in improved accuracy, efficiency and reduced costs. With the right IT services, accountants can streamline their operations, enhance security and improve communications with their clients. That’s where we come in. We provide expert IT services for accountancy firms and understand the unique challenges that are faced every day.

IT support for accounting firms

What considerations should be taken into account when considering IT services for accountants.

  • Is your practice completely secure against a data breach?
  • Can you demonstrate this to your clients?
  • Can your staff work from home with no loss of productivity?
  • Are you able to accurately predict all your IT costs?

If the answer is no or you are unsure about any of these then you may want to book our 90-minute discovery workshop to benchmark your IT set-up, give you insights into where it isn’t performing and help you understand what to do about it. We offer comprehensive IT support for Accountants, this includes consultancy, cyber security and more.

Experience

  • Practice management systems

  • Payroll systems

  • Document management and SharePoint

  • Audit systems

  • Accounting systems

  • Cyber Essentials certification
  • ACCA & ICAEW compliance

Skills

  • Hosted desktop for business applications

  • 24/7 business critical business IT support

  • Cyber security & GDPR consultancy
  • Business continuity planning

  • Security audits and testing

  • Moving to the cloud
  • Cloud phones and Teams

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We have been working happily with Pro Drive IT for seven years. I would have no hesitation in recommending Pro Drive to other accounting or law companies. They have a good understanding of our requirements and a great knowledge of IT as well as being very approachable.
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Stephen Yeates
Managing Partner, MGI Midgley Snelling

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IT support for accounting firms

We boost your accountancy practice’s productivity and keep your client’s data safe by offering bespoke IT support for accounting firms and IT services for accountants. We have years of experience providing industry-specific IT support and IT services to accountants and accountancy firms.

Our team are ready to help with general IT support, as well as all the specific issues accountancy firms face. We understand time is very precious and our services will help make sure you are not wasting that time on IT issues and systems.

Cyber Essentials and IASME for Accountancy Firms

We are an accredited Government provider of Cyber Essentials training. Cyber Essentials is a Government standard that is designed to help protect the valuable data your business holds and the business itself. If you have public sector or local authority contracts it is mandatory to have a Cyber Essentials certification. However, it is an extremely valuable process that will help protect your accountancy business against cyber attacks. It also shows prospective clients you are serious about cyber safety. We are also an approved IASME Assurance partner and can offer this higher level of cyber security training.

Specialist IT Support Just for Accountants

We offer full IT support specifically for accountants. We understand the requirements an accountancy practice has when it comes to IT so you will get the service you need without having to explain the landscape to us. Because we understand accountancy software and the range of IT requirements we can get to work immediately and seamlessly integrate into your existing processes, saving you time and money whilst adhering to all the protocols and legal requirements of the industry.

We work with MGI Midgley Snelling LLP, chartered accountants based in Weybridge, supporting their essential IT infrastructure, software and systems. In addition, we’ve also developed and implemented a robust disaster recovery plan and managed several system upgrades. Similarly, we worked with Crick Heitman in London to secure their data, as well as devise and define a protocol for restoration should systems ever be compromised.

Cyber Security For Accountants

With access to confidential information, accountancy firms face the challenge of finding storage solutions that keep files protected whilst being accessible to those who require them. Pro Drive IT work with accountants, law firms, financial services, and many other businesses where data protection is of crucial importance. Experts in a wide range of cyber security solutions, we can assess your current infrastructure and devise solutions to suit your accountancy practice’s unique requirements.

Not only are we highly experienced in installing cyber security systems, but we also provide a wrap-around service that encompasses full risk assessment and strategy building. This usually includes regular testing and ongoing maintenance of your cyber security protection to ensure that you remain compliant and fully protected.

IT Infrastructure for Accountancy Firms

Being heavily dependent on fast, reliable, and robust IT systems, accountancy firms are moving from being reliant on IT infrastructure, to being driven by it. With the right systems in place, technology can not only support your accountancy firm but create opportunities and increase productivity.

For example, cloud services may enable you to work on the go, accessing files remotely. Adopting software that allows you to collaborate on projects with colleagues and clients, regardless of location, can also extend capabilities and help to achieve goals more efficiently. Video and phone conferencing technologies can enable you to connect with clients on a more regular basis and even share files in real-time.

These are just some of the innovative ways in which technology can make your accountancy firm more adaptable, responsive, and connected. Without disruption to your daily business, Pro Drive IT can conduct a full audit of your current IT infrastructure and capabilities. We will then make informed recommendations for ways in which we might strengthen your systems and employ solutions able to drive your business forward.

We offer expert advice and IT support on a day-to-day basis to ensure your IT infrastructure is fully functional and protected. In addition, we can work alongside you to develop your IT strategy and future-proof your accountancy firm.

Book a call or video chat with us via the form below to find out more about IT support for accountants.

Then you may want to book our 90-minute discovery workshop to benchmark your IT set up, give you insights into where it isn’t performing and help you understand what to do about it.

Please complete the contact form at the bottom of this page to find out more.

Why choose Pro Drive IT?

When you have a business that is reliant on IT infrastructure not only for your accountancy team to do their jobs, but keep client data safe and streamline your processes, you need a team you can rely on to provide it. At Pro Drive IT, we know that you need a tailored approach to your IT system, managed by experts who have taken the time to really understand what you, your team, and your clients and customers need.

From cloud based storage solutions and communications to cyber security, we have the knowledge, experience and training required to support your accountancy business the way it should be.

Here at Pro Drive IT, we’re committed to sharing advancements in technology with our clients in plain English, so that they can understand and benefit from technology as it changes. We keep our finger on the pulse, so that you can do the same.

Frequently Asked Questions

We can provide tailored IT support for a wide range of services including payroll, document management and practice management systems. Accountancy software providers we work with include IRIS, CCH, Digita and TaxCalc.

Yes, our IT solutions can help improve your business to become fully ACCA and ICAEW compliant. We also stay up to date with the latest guidance to help keep you compliant.

Yes we are accredited to the UK government Cyber Essentials Plus standard and the IASME Cyber Assurance standard which is similar to ISO 27001.

IASME assurance is an accreditation body that certifies businesses to carry out cyber security evaluations. This means we have passed specific business requirements in order to effectively conduct our cyber security solutions.

Yes, our cloud based services allow you to work on the go, meaning you can securely access files remotely.

Yes, we can; we can even do a free security audit. We review your Microsoft 365 systems to check for common security and configuration problems, do searches for stolen passwords, and do assessments against the Cyber Essentials requirements.

We know this is a big worry, so we’re pleased to help you put a plan in place for disaster recovery, securing you peace of mind if the worst happens.

Yes! It’s possible to get everyone connected – just talk to us about our comms options.

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