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AccountsIQ ties up with Paraglide on AI collections
Software-as-a-Service

AccountsIQ ties up with Paraglide on AI collections

AI agents will handle invoice chases and billing queries for AccountsIQ users, aiming to cut Days Sales Outstanding and free finance teams.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Last month
AccountsIQ launches GoCardless integration for payments
Digital Transformation

AccountsIQ launches GoCardless integration for payments

Mid-market finance teams can now cut manual reconciliation and fee-tracking work as payments move inside AccountsIQ, with real-time status updates.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 3 min read • Tue, 2nd Jun 2026
Looking to Ireland for the CFO tech stack of the future
Data Protection

Looking to Ireland for the CFO tech stack of the future

Irish fintechs are helping finance chiefs cut costs, speed up funding decisions and ease compliance across capital, accounting and payments.

By Tiarnan McCaughan • 4 min read • Mon, 18th May 2026
CFOs shift focus from manual month-end to live insight
Data Analytics

CFOs shift focus from manual month-end to live insight

Mid-market CFOs ditch manual month-end marathons, turning to live, standardised reporting to drive faster, insight-led decisions.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 5 min read • Tue, 17th Mar 2026
AccountsIQ grows workforce & product range after deal
Data Analytics

AccountsIQ grows workforce & product range after deal

AccountsIQ boosts staff by 38% and broadens its cloud finance tools after acquiring UK expense platform ExpenseIn to meet rising demand.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Thu, 8th Jan 2026
Finance teams shift from spreadsheets to smart platforms
Data Analytics

Finance teams shift from spreadsheets to smart platforms

Finance teams ditch manual spreadsheets for integrated, real-time platforms as tighter 2026 reporting demands reshape core processes.

By Catherine Knowles • 5 min read • Wed, 7th Jan 2026
CFOs prioritise data access as overwork undermines decisions
Artificial Intelligence

CFOs prioritise data access as overwork undermines decisions

Almost all UK and Ireland CFOs work evenings or weekends, with 25% prioritising timely data access over inflation and cybersecurity concerns.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 6th Nov 2025
Most UK mid-sized firms plan finance software switch soon
Data Analytics

Most UK mid-sized firms plan finance software switch soon

A survey reveals 93% of UK and Ireland mid-sized firms plan to switch finance software soon, seeking balance between cost, complexity and functionality.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Thu, 9th Oct 2025
Most UK & Irish CFOs regret costly ERP systems adoption
Enterprise Resource Planning

Most UK & Irish CFOs regret costly ERP systems adoption

Most UK and Irish CFOs regret adopting costly ERP systems, citing spiralling expenses, stressful rollouts, and underused features, says new research.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Thu, 25th Sep 2025
AccountsIQ integrates non-financial KPIs for unified reporting
Data Analytics

AccountsIQ integrates non-financial KPIs for unified reporting

AccountsIQ launches Non-Financial Metrics on its AIQ3 platform, letting finance teams track financial and operational KPIs in a single, unified system.

By Jed Nykolle Harme • 3 min read • Sat, 23rd Aug 2025
CT: Evolve & AccountsIQ team up to boost UK finance teams
Data Analytics

CT: Evolve & AccountsIQ team up to boost UK finance teams

CT: Evolve and AccountsIQ partner to transform UK finance teams through strategic consultancy and cloud-based automation, boosting efficiency and insight.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 22nd May 2025
AccountsIQ acquires ExpenseIn to expand finance solutions
Data Analytics

AccountsIQ acquires ExpenseIn to expand finance solutions

AccountsIQ has acquired ExpenseIn, enhancing its cloud-based offerings and boosting its customer base to over 350,000 users across 40 countries.

By Sean Mitchell • 2 min read • Tue, 14th Jan 2025
AccountsIQ expands leadership team with new CFO & CMO
Software-as-a-Service

AccountsIQ expands leadership team with new CFO & CMO

AccountsIQ strengthens its leadership team with the appointments of James Hunter as CFO and Evan O'Shea as CMO to propel company growth.

By Imee Dequito • 3 min read • Wed, 11th Dec 2024
Majority of UK CFOs require six-day week amid stress
Artificial Intelligence

Majority of UK CFOs require six-day week amid stress

A survey by AccountsIQ reveals that 85% of CFOs in the UK and Ireland feel a six-day work week is essential to manage financial responsibilities.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 5th Dec 2024

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OCN London transforms finance with AccountsIQ cloud platform
Financial Systems

OCN London transforms finance with AccountsIQ cloud platform

OCN London has streamlined its finance operations and cut costs by adopting AccountsIQ's cloud accounting platform, enhancing automation and real-time reporting.

By Melvin Hipolito • 3 min read • Mon, 17th Nov 2025
Harlequins partners with AccountsIQ to drive data-led operations
Data Analytics

Harlequins partners with AccountsIQ to drive data-led operations

Harlequins partners with AccountsIQ, renaming their West Stand for 2025/26, to embed data-led insights in rugby operations and fan engagement.

By Kaleah Salmon • 4 min read • Wed, 24th Sep 2025
Two-thirds of UK finance chiefs hit by hidden software costs
Digital Transformation

Two-thirds of UK finance chiefs hit by hidden software costs

A survey reveals 78% of UK finance leaders are hit by hidden costs or price hikes from financial software, adding pressure amid economic challenges.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Thu, 24th Apr 2025