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Adam Smith International's Success with Sage Intacct & itas

Adam Smith International, a global consultancy specialising in delivering impactful projects in developing countries, partnered with itas Solutions to streamline their financial operations by transitioning to Sage Intacct. Here's how Sage Intacct helped transform their business.
Who is Adam Smith International?
Adam Smith International (ASI) is a prominent international development firm operating across more than 40 countries worldwide. As a key supplier to the UK government, ASI manages a significant portfolio of projects in regions such as the Asia-Pacific, USA, and EU. They specialise in diverse thematic areas, including governance and stability, justice and security, and economic reform.
"We wanted a system that would allow us to do things the way we wanted to, while still having a robust technology to support our core finance functions. Sage Intacct provided that flexibility."​
JAMES PHILLIPS, FINANCE DIRECTOR, ADAM SMITH INTERNATIONAL
Who is Adam Smith International?
Adam Smith International (ASI) is a prominent international development firm operating across more than 40 countries worldwide. As a key supplier to the UK government, ASI manages a significant portfolio of projects in regions such as the Asia-Pacific, USA, and EU. They specialise in diverse thematic areas, including governance and stability, justice and security, and economic reform.
"We wanted a system that would allow us to do things the way we wanted to, while still having a robust technology to support our core finance functions. Sage Intacct provided that flexibility."​
JAMES PHILLIPS, FINANCE DIRECTOR, ADAM SMITH INTERNATIONAL
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The Challenges Faced by Adam Smith International
These challenges impacted productivity, increased costs, and hindered their ability to meet customer demands effectively.
Inefficient legacy systems that relied heavily on spreadsheets and manual processes
ERP system misfit with industry needs, leading to wasted resources and integration failures
Data migration complexities, requiring flexibility and additional resources during the transition
Staff skepticism about the new system, which was gradually overcome as they saw its benefits
Hear from Adam Smith International

Recognising the need for a more agile, user-friendly, and industry-specific financial management system, ASI made the brave decision to transition to Sage Intacct, with support from itas Solutions. The implementation process involved close collaboration, iterative problem-solving, and bespoke customisations to suit ASI’s unique operational structure.

“Since we've moved to Sage Intacct, the month-end process has been completely overhauled. Instead of battling integration failures and system issues, we now have clean visibility of financial records, seamless API connections, and efficient consolidations. This allows us to focus on proactive financial management rather than back-end admin."

JAMES PHILLIPS, FINANCE DIRECTOR, ADAM SMITH INTERNATIONAL
Sage Intacct’s cloud-based platform provided ASI with the flexibility to manage their global finance functions more efficiently, particularly in managing their 13 legal entities across 30+ countries. The platform’s powerful reporting capabilities and integration features empowered ASI to streamline operations, reduce manual processes, and ensure real-time financial visibility across their organisation.
"Working with itas felt like a true partnership - every challenge was a shared challenge, met head-on with creative solutions. The team never walked away from an issue and always took the time to break things down, helping me better understand and maintain my solution. It was a strong collaborative experience from start to finish."
JAMES PHILLIPS, FINANCE DIRECTOR, ADAM SMITH INTERNATIONAL
Seamless Implementation with itas
Working with itas Solutions provided ASI with the expertise, guidance, and partnership they needed to successfully transition to Sage Intacct. itas stood out due to their commitment to understanding ASI’s specific challenges and offering bespoke solutions that were aligned with their goals.
The collaborative approach ensured that ASI felt supported throughout the process, with itas acting not just as consultants but as an integral part of their team. ASI appreciated the open, flexible, and hands-on engagement itas brought to the table, which made a complex system implementation feel more fluid and manageable.
"itas gave us the confidence and hand-held us through the process in a way where we never felt pressured. You always listened to what we wanted and gave us the right advice. The combination of the software and itas' input gave us the confidence that this was the right decision to go with.”
JAMES PHILLIPS, FINANCE DIRECTOR, ADAM SMITH INTERNATIONAL
Seamless Implementation with itas
Working with itas Solutions provided ASI with the expertise, guidance, and partnership they needed to successfully transition to Sage Intacct. itas stood out due to their commitment to understanding ASI’s specific challenges and offering bespoke solutions that were aligned with their goals.
The collaborative approach ensured that ASI felt supported throughout the process, with itas acting not just as consultants but as an integral part of their team. ASI appreciated the open, flexible, and hands-on engagement itas brought to the table, which made a complex system implementation feel more fluid and manageable.
"itas gave us the confidence and hand-held us through the process in a way where we never felt pressured. You always listened to what we wanted and gave us the right advice. The combination of the software and itas' input gave us the confidence that this was the right decision to go with.”
JAMES PHILLIPS, FINANCE DIRECTOR, ADAM SMITH INTERNATIONAL
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Why Sage Intacct?

Recognising the need for a more agile, user-friendly, and industry-specific financial management system, ASI made the brave decision to transition to Sage Intacct, with support from itas Solutions. The implementation process involved close collaboration, iterative problem-solving, and bespoke customisations to suit ASI’s unique operational structure.

Sage Intacct’s cloud-based platform provided ASI with the flexibility to manage their global finance functions more efficiently, particularly in managing their 13 legal entities across 30+ countries. The platform’s powerful reporting capabilities and integration features empowered ASI to streamline operations, reduce manual processes, and ensure real-time financial visibility across their organisation.

Sage 200 Professional and Sicon Impact
Reece Safety’s decision to upgrade to Sage 200, supported by itas Solutions, delivered transformative results:
Improved Inventory Management
The barcoding module provided real-time stock visibility, reducing errors and streamlining warehouse operations.
Enhanced Order Fulfilment
Faster processing and greater accuracy enabled quicker delivery times and improved customer satisfaction.

Customisable
Solutions

The kitting functionality allowed Reece Safety to bundle and customise products efficiently, meeting bespoke customer needs.
Increased Efficiency
Automation of manual tasks reduced costs, improved productivity, and simplified processes across departments.
Scalability

Sage 200 is a future-proof solution, designed to grow with
Reece Safety’s business needs.

Why itas?
Working with itas Solutions provided ASI with the expertise, guidance, and partnership they needed to successfully transition to Sage Intacct. itas stood out due to their commitment to understanding ASI’s specific challenges and offering bespoke solutions that were aligned with their goals.
The collaborative approach ensured that ASI felt supported throughout the process, with itas acting not just as consultants but as an integral part of their team. ASI appreciated the open, flexible, and hands-on engagement itas brought to the table, which made a complex system implementation feel more fluid and manageable.
Sage Intacct's Impact
Real-Time Financial Insights
The real-time data capabilities of Sage Intacct provide ASI’s leadership team with immediate visibility into financial performance across the organisation. This has enabled faster, more informed decision-making and improved project management.
Streamlined Month-End Process
The month-end process, once a cumbersome and manual task, has been significantly streamlined. This has reduced errors, increased efficiency, and freed up valuable time for the finance team to focus on strategic activities.
Flexibility and Customisation
Sage Intacct’s customisable features allowed ASI to build a system that works precisely for their business. From integrating with third-party applications to tailoring reports to their needs, the flexibility of Sage Intacct has been a game-changer in supporting their operational goals.
Improved Cash Flow Management
With the ability to consolidate financial data quickly and accurately, ASI can now manage their cash flow more effectively. The system’s consolidation tools allow for clearer visibility of liabilities, payables, and liquidity across all entities.
"Itas gave us the confidence and hand-held us through the process in a way where we never felt pressured. You always listened to what we wanted and gave us the right advice. The combination of the software and itas' input gave us the confidence that this was the right decision to go with.”
Layth Bunni, Non-Executive Director, Adam Smith International

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