--- title: "accountants-it" url: "https://kesuk.net/accountants-it.md" canonical: "https://kesuk.net/accountants-it/" published: "2026-01-05" modified: "2026-01-15" author: "Mark Roach" description: "Managed IT support for accountants in Kent: fast helpdesk, Microsoft 365, security, backups & compliance. One-month free trial for Google visitors. No contract." --- # accountants-it # IT Support for Accountants — Switch Without Switching Keep your current IT company. We’ll run a **30-day Parallel Run** alongside them, reduce risk, improve security, and prove value — **before you commit**. - **No contract buyout** and no disruption to your practice - **Improved cyber protection** (MFA, patching, endpoint security, backups) - **Fewer IT interruptions** during deadlines and peak periods - Clear **risk register + improvement plan** within 30 days - **Local, plain-English support** from a Kent-based MSP (KES) Start a 30 day parallel run Book a 15/30 Minute Call - Business First IT - Accountancy Aware - UK-based Support ![](https://kesuk.net/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/KES-MS-Light.png) ![](https://kesuk.net/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/Cyber-Essentials.png) ## When IT is “mostly fine”… it still costs you billable hours Accountants don’t have time for slow machines, email issues, remote access problems, or security scares — especially around deadlines. If you’re relying on an ad-hoc setup (or a provider who reacts slowly), the hidden cost shows up in: **Pain bullets:** - Staff losing time to **password resets, email issues, printer/scanner headaches** - **Slow line-of-business apps** and file access - Uncertainty around **backups and recovery** - Growing worry about **phishing, ransomware, and data protection** - Support that feels “fine”… until you really need it That’s why we created a **Parallel Run** — so you can see improvement *without risk*. ## The 30-Day Parallel Run (Accountancy Practices) **Intro:** We work **alongside your existing IT provider** for 30 days. You keep full control. We put monitoring and protection in place, fix key issues, and give you a clear roadmap. **What’s included (tick list):** - Onboarding call + quick technical discovery - **Security baseline** (MFA checks, update status, risky settings flagged) - **Endpoint monitoring** (health, patching, performance, alerts) - **Backup & recovery review** (including Microsoft 365 backup posture) - Email security and phishing risk review - **Improvement plan**: prioritised actions, costs, and quick wins - Optional: controlled pilot support for a small user group (e.g., 3–5 users) **Micro reassurance:** *No rip-and-replace. No drama. No pressure.* ## “How it works” (4 steps). **How it works (simple)** 1. **15-minute discovery call** — users, sites, key apps, pain points 2. **We deploy monitoring + baseline security** (agreed scope) 3. **We run in parallel for 30 days** — reduce noise, fix quick wins 4. You get a **risk register + plan** and decide: stay, switch, or pause **Note:** *If you love what we do, we’ll propose a managed plan. If not, you still keep the report and improvements.* ## “What we commonly support” **Built for the tools accountants rely on** We regularly support accountancy setups using common practice and finance platforms, Microsoft 365, document management, remote working, and secure client data handling. - Microsoft 365 (Exchange, SharePoint, OneDrive, Teams) - Secure remote working + device control - Backup strategies for PCs, servers, and cloud - Patch management + endpoint protection - File access + permissions tidy-up - New starter/leaver process (fast + secure) *Whether you run a server, are fully cloud, or somewhere in-between — we’ll support it.* ## Examples of what we improve in 30 days - **Practice A (30–40 users) — 10+ years managed IT + migration to modern practice platform** We’ve supported this accountancy firm for over a decade — originally on **Sage Practice Solution (SPS)** (on-prem), then through a controlled migration to **Wolters Kluwer CCH Central**. Today we manage their servers, users, Microsoft 365, backups, and connectivity end-to-end. **What we delivered** **Ongoing managed scope** Servers • Users & devices • Microsoft 365 • Server backups • M365 backup (Datto SaaS Protection) • Email security (Datto SaaS Defense) • Remote access (SSL VPN) • Leased line • WatchGuard Firewall + EPDR/XDR - Stabilised line-of-business access and performance during peak periods - Strengthened security with **WatchGuard firewall + EPDR**, delivering **XDR** visibility across endpoints and perimeter - Improved resilience with **server backups** plus **Microsoft 365 backup** using **Datto SaaS Protection** - Enhanced email security with **Datto SaaS Defense** (advanced spam filtering + phishing protection) - Delivered secure remote access using **SSL VPNs** for users - Provided consistent performance via a **business leased line** - **Practice B (c. 5–10 users) — Cloud-first accountancy with secure access for remote working** This smaller accountancy practice runs a cloud-first setup built around **Xero** and **QuickBooks**, with additional practice tooling (including **Engager.app**). We provide full managed IT with RMM, Microsoft 365 management, and resilient backup coverage across cloud and endpoints. **What we delivered** **Ongoing managed scope** RMM • Microsoft 365 • OpenVPN • M365 backup • Hourly endpoint backup • OneDrive support • Synology NAS + cloud backup • Cloud app support (Engager.app) - Full **RMM-managed** support: monitoring, patching, alerts, proactive maintenance - **Microsoft 365** management + **OneDrive** support for day-to-day file working - Secure remote access via **OpenVPN** — critical for the MD who works abroad - **Microsoft 365 backups** for compliance and recoverability - **Endpoint backups** on an hourly schedule - Local file working via **Synology NAS**, backed up securely to the cloud ## FAQ **Do we have to cancel our current IT company?** No. The whole point is **parallel**. We work alongside, with agreed access, and you keep control. **Will this disrupt staff or systems?** It shouldn’t. We focus on **low-impact monitoring and targeted improvements**. **What if our incumbent won’t cooperate?** That’s common. We can still deliver value via endpoint monitoring, security posture checks, and user-side improvements. **What happens after 30 days?** You’ll have a clear plan and options. If you want us to take over fully, we’ll propose a managed service. If not, no hard feelings. **Is this for on-prem servers or cloud-only?** Both. We support hybrid, cloud-first, and traditional setups. ## Provide KES further information to start your free 30 day parallel run, using this form.