Acorn Property Group enhances efficiency with Zynk's Sage 50 integration

Acorn Property Group is an established builder with over 25 years operating across the UK, recognised for environmentally sustainable residential properties and quality craftsmanship.

Challenge

The accounts department faced overwhelming manual processing of approximately 20,000 invoices monthly across regional offices. Using iShare for invoicing and Sage 50 for accounting, staff spent excessive time on repetitive data entry rather than strategic financial work. This created operational bottlenecks and heightened error risks affecting budgets and reporting accuracy.

Solution

Zynk implemented three key components:

• Automated invoice transfers from iShare to Sage 50 via XML feeds, eliminating manual entry
• Multi-company workflow management across multiple Sage entities and regional operations
• Cloud-compatible integration that adapted when Acorn migrated iShare to cloud infrastructure

Results

The implementation delivered measurable outcomes:

• Efficiency gains: Staff redirected from data entry toward strategic financial analysis and reporting
• Enhanced accuracy: Eliminated manual entry errors, ensuring reliable financial data
• Seamless operations: Integration functioned flawlessly, including during cloud migration
• Increased productivity: Accounts team focused on high-impact activities supporting company expansion

"Zynk is a solutions provider and enabler for us. I couldn't imagine where we'd be without their expertise and support."

- Steven Hurry, IT Manager