Access listed as one of Britain’s fastest growing firms

The mid-market consulting, software and solutions firm was ranked 63rd after profits rose 56% a year from £1.3m in 2007 to £5m in 2010. Thenews comes just weeks after Access gained a place in 'The Sunday Times Best Companies to Work For 2011' list, and secured a successful management buyout with Lyceum Capital, which valued the company at £50m. Access CEO Chris Bayne says: "This latest recognition is testament to having the right business strategy in place and the hard work, dedication and commitment of everyone within the company. We're a very ambitious team and are determined to accelerate our growth." Bayne says Access will be continuing to invest in its software and services. "We have both the desire and appetite to bring the best in business software to the mid-market," he says. And he adds: "I'm a firm believer that technology plays a major part in providing organisations with a competitive edge. This is certainly what Access aims to help businesses achieve which, in turn, will hopefully continue to impact positively on our own bottom line."