Automation is a key priority
“Our working method requires automation,” says Richard. “Standardisation is essential for this — without consistent data, you simply can’t automate your processes.”
This philosophy led them to look for a partner that shares their belief in automation. Richard continues, “That’s how we came across Payt. In terms of automation, Payt is ahead of the market.”
From Excel shadow lists to a streamlined system
216 Accountants’ finance department now runs entirely on Payt.
“Before, we used another system that didn’t meet our expectations. It was expensive and not user-friendly. You’d find colleagues still using shadow Excel lists on the side — and that’s just not efficient,” Richard explains. “Payt is far more intuitive and efficient, which gives us better oversight. Our admin staff can now easily manage the entire process.”
The results speak for themselves. “We’ve seen a clear reduction in our DSO (Days Sales Outstanding) since using Payt. We can track this progress very easily within the Payt platform.”
“When you see the benefits first-hand and really understand how the software works, it becomes so much easier to recommend to your clients.”
Becoming a Payt partner
216 Accountants is not just a client — they’ve also become a proud partner of Payt.
“Because we now handle compliance services more efficiently, we have more time to engage with our clients,” Richard explains. “This means we can have discussions throughout the year based on real-time data. Increasingly, we’re being asked to help manage debtors. That’s real added value.”
“If you stick with an outdated process, you can call yourself an advisor — but you’ll never truly reach your potential.”
Thanks to the partnership with Payt, 216 doesn’t need to be experts in debtor management themselves. “Instead, we can support, onboard, and inspire our clients to get started with Payt. Whether we manage the process entirely on their behalf or just provide strategic advice — the choice lies with the client.”
