Hannah Barnes – BrightManager – A Summary
In the fast paced world of accountancy, staying organised, efficient, and professional is crucial. For Hannah Barnes and her team at AccountancySolutions, BrightManager has become an integral tool, streamlining their operations and keeping everything organised ensuring they never miss a client deadline.
Hannah’s practice uses online tools to deliver services to clients and wanted a practice management tool that was integrated with her existing software. BrightManager does just that, by utilising integrations the admin associated with running a busy accountancy practice is mitigated and enhances the professionalism of the firm. From onboarding new clients to managing deadlines and tracking profitability, Hannah and her team rely on the software every single day.
A Game Changer for Communication & Branding
One of BrightManager’s standout features is the ability to customise the client portal branding, helping Hannah’s firm maintain a polished and professional image. The client portal is a GDPR compliant environment for accountants and clients to exchange sensitive information a secure manner. By utilising Accountancy Solutions’s branding clients are presented a consistent brand, enhancing the credibility with clients.
Boosting Efficiency & Saving Time
Efficiency is at the heart of any successful practice, and BrightManager delivers in multiple ways. Its task list feature ensures no task goes unactioned or any deadline gets missed. By using BrightManager’s automation features, the tasks are automatically created and assigned to the appropriate team member when they become due.
Time tracking is another vital feature Hannah’s team depends on daily. By logging time spent on client work, Hannah is able to gain valuable insights into productivity and resource allocation. This proves invaluable for internal management and client reporting, ensuring transparency and accurate billing.
A Must Have for Client Onboarding
Whilst taking on new clients is welcomed, the associated admin with onboarding accountancy clients, not so much. With BrightManager’s onboarding tools Hannah is able to simply the process, reducing the amount of time spent managing compliance such as letters of engagement and AML checks.
A Software So Good, It Was Non Negotiable
Perhaps the greatest testament to BrightManager’s impact on Hannah’s practice came during a business merger. Despite the challenges of integrating two firms, Hannah insisted on keeping BrightManager, believing it was simply the best tool for the job. Its benefits were too significant to overlook, reinforcing its value as an essential part of their operations.
For any accountancy practice looking to enhance efficiency, professionalism, and communication, Hannah’s experience proves that BrightManager is a game changer. Watch the full video to see how it could transform your firm too!
