Bright Acquires Inform Direct to Enhance Accounting Product Offering

We’re delighted to announce the acquisition of Inform Direct, an award-winning provider of company secretarial software tailored for accountants, bookkeepers, and SMEs in the UK.

Inform Direct is widely recognised for its innovative cloud-based platform, which simplifies the management of company statutory records. Each year, over 20,000 accountants and SMEs rely on Inform Direct’s software, which has received numerous industry accolades and consistently high customer satisfaction ratings.

Henry Catchpole, CEO of Inform Direct, stated: "Joining Bright presents an exciting opportunity to further our innovation journey. Together, we aim to empower our customers to deliver high-quality, efficient services and enhance the daily operations of accounting professionals and SMEs throughout the UK."

Since its inception in 2021, Bright has built a comprehensive suite of industry-leading software solutions for accountants, bookkeepers, SMEs, and payroll bureaus across the UK and Ireland. The addition of Inform Direct to Bright significantly strengthens its portfolio, offering a complementary suite of cloud-based solutions that enable accountants to manage their clients effectively and compliantly.

Stephen Murdoch, CEO of Bright, remarked: "this combination will complement our growth strategy and our vision to power the digital practice of tomorrow, today. We are committed to enhancing our product offerings through continuous development and strategic acquisitions that deliver value to our customers. The Inform Direct team shares our dedication to a customer-centric approach, further accelerating our strategy to create an integrated, cloud-native solution that encompasses the entire accounting lifecycle, from bookkeeping to tax filing."

To learn more, watch this video featuring the Inform Direct team.