Choosing a new accounting system isn’t easy. Businesses want reassurance that the software will not only meet today’s needs but also grow with them. Sage Intacct is designed with flexibility, scalability, and compliance at its core. To help you understand how it stacks up, we’ve answered some of the most frequently asked questions UK organisations raise about accounting software.
Sage Intacct comes with a comprehensive set of core financial modules out of the box. These include general ledger, accounts payable, accounts receivable, cash management, order management, and purchasing. This core suite covers the essentials most organisations need to run day-to-day finance operations smoothly.
Beyond the basics, you can extend functionality with add-ons such as project accounting, inventory management, contract and subscription billing, revenue recognition, fixed assets, and time and expense tracking. The system is modular, so you can start small and add functionality as your business requirements evolve.
Yes – Sage Intacct is “born in the cloud,” meaning it’s not a legacy system retrofitted for online use. This gives users 24/7 access from any device with an internet connection and ensures automatic updates with no downtime.
For UK organisations, compliance is critical. Sage Intacct is fully compatible with HMRC’s Making Tax Digital (MTD) requirements, supports UK VAT reporting, and aligns with GDPR standards for data security. You can be confident your accounting processes remain compliant with current legislation.
Implementation time depends on the complexity of your setup and how much tailoring you need. A straightforward implementation, using one of Sage’s fast-start packages, can take as little as 8–10 weeks. More complex, multi-entity or heavily customised projects may take three to six months.
The fast-start approach works particularly well for organisations moving from entry-level software, as it focuses on getting the essentials live quickly. Once you’re up and running, additional modules and customisation can be phased in gradually.
Integration is one of Sage Intacct’s strongest features. Out of the box, it offers a robust two-way integration with Salesforce, making it ideal for organisations that want seamless alignment between sales and finance teams. For example, opportunities closed in Salesforce can automatically trigger billing and revenue recognition workflows in Intacct.
Beyond Salesforce, Sage Intacct supports integrations with a wide range of applications, including expense management, payroll, and CRM tools, through APIs and the Sage Marketplace. This flexibility means you can build a connected ecosystem tailored to your business.
Yes – multi-entity and multi-currency management is one of the areas where Sage Intacct truly shines. The system lets you consolidate financials across subsidiaries, business units, or regions with ease, while still allowing local teams to operate independently.
For organisations operating globally, the software automatically handles currency conversions, revaluations, and consolidations, reducing manual effort and errors. Whether you’re managing three entities in the UK or dozens worldwide, Sage Intacct simplifies the complexity.
Sage Intacct does not include a dedicated payroll module. Instead, it’s designed to integrate with specialist payroll providers. This approach ensures that you can use a payroll solution that meets local compliance requirements while still feeding summary data back into your Intacct accounts. For many businesses, this is a positive – it means they aren’t tied to one payroll system and can choose the best-fit provider.
The obvious choice might be to integrate Sage Intacct with Sage People Payroll, staying within the Sage ecosystem. But, integrations with other providers such as Employment Hero are also readily available. Here at Phase 3, we have set up integrations with both these payroll providers, so do get in touch if you’d like some assistance.
Absolutely. Sage Intacct has open APIs, which allow you to import and export data to and from external systems. This is a powerful feature for organisations that want to automate data flows, reduce manual entry, or build custom dashboards.
There are usage tiers, and very large-scale API usage may incur additional costs, but for the majority of mid-sized businesses, the standard limits are more than sufficient. The system is designed to make integrations straightforward and scalable. Developing a bespoke API link can be a challenge, but Phase 3’s Connections service makes it simple, and ensures your API is maintained regularly to prevent issues later down the line.
Yes. Sage Intacct was built for growth. Whether you’re expanding into new regions, adding legal entities, or managing complex reporting requirements across multiple jurisdictions, the system is designed to adapt. Its multi-entity architecture, compliance capabilities, and global consolidation features mean you can scale without constantly changing systems.
For UK organisations with ambitions beyond the domestic market, Sage Intacct provides the confidence that financial processes won’t hold back expansion.
Sage Intacct ticks all the following boxes:
When organisations weigh up accounting software, the same questions usually come up: is it flexible, compliant, easy to integrate, and ready for growth? Sage Intacct’s answer is consistently “yes.” With its modular approach, strong compliance features, cloud-first architecture, and global capabilities, it gives finance leaders both control today and confidence for tomorrow.
When you’re ready to implement, it’s always recommended to enlist the support of a Sage Intacct implementation partner, such as Phase 3. Not only can they help to configure your system to address all the priorities and nuances of your business, but they’ll also reduce the time it takes to start reaping the benefits of this impressive accounting software solution.
Assad founded Phase 3 in 2004 and is responsible for the strategy, growth and finances of the business.
