ERP Consulting & Enterprise Migration Services
When transaction volumes hit the millions or you need complex inventory management, standard cloud accounting hits a ceiling. We help you select and implement the next level.
Scale Indicators
Multi-Entity
Need auto-consolidation?
Complex Inventory
Batch/Serial tracking required?
Volume Drag
Reports taking too long to load?
"The system that got you to £2m won't get you to £20m. Manual workarounds eventually break."
The Breaking Point
Sticking with SME software too long creates "Excel Hell"—where the real finance function happens in spreadsheets outside the system. This leads to version control errors and lack of visibility.
The Transaction Ceiling
Xero and QuickBooks slow down significantly after a certain volume. Reporting becomes painful.
Multi-Entity Chaos
Managing 5+ entities with inter-company loans and different currencies in Xero is a nightmare.
Inventory Blindness
SME software cannot handle batch tracking, serial numbers, or complex landed costs.
Choosing Your Tier
The jump from Xero to NetSuite is massive (in cost and complexity). We help you decide if you need the full leap or a "Best of Breed" stack.
Xero / QBO
- Easy to use
- Huge app ecosystem
- Weak inventory
- Poor consolidation
Xero + IMS
- Best of breed inventory
- Retains Xero usability
- Scales to £20m turnover
- Rapid implementation
NetSuite / BC
- Single database
- Global consolidation
- 6-month setup
- High licence fees
Enterprise Migration Path
Requirements Gathering
We map your entire operational flow. Sales, Purchasing, Warehouse, Finance. We identify the "Must Haves" vs "Nice to Haves".
Vendor Selection
We shortlist the right tools. Is it NetSuite? Business Central? Or Xero + Cin7? We manage the demos and cut through the sales pitch.
Architecture Design
We design the data flow. How does the CRM talk to the ERP? How does the warehouse scanner update the ledger? We build the blueprint.
Implementation Support
We act as the "Client Side" project manager. We hold the vendors accountable, cleanse your data, and ensure the Chart of Accounts is set up correctly.
Go-Live & Adoption
We support the cut-over. We ensure the opening balances are correct and help train your finance team on the new workflows.
What You Receive
Systems Audit Report
Gap analysis of current tech.
Vendor Shortlist
Unbiased recommendations.
Data Migration Plan
Strategy for moving history.
Chart of Accounts
Redesigned for scale.
Project Management
Weekly vendor accountability.
Training Documentation
SOPs for your finance team.
The Perceptive Difference
Upgrade Options
Stack apps on Xero, or replace it entirely?
App Stack Approach
Best for: £2m - £10m Turnover
Agility
Keep the user-friendly core (Xero) but bolt on "Best in Class" apps for inventory (Cin7) or reporting (Fathom). This bridges the gap without the massive cost of a full ERP.
Full ERP Migration
Best for: £10m+ Turnover
Scalability
Moving to a "Single Source of Truth" system like Oracle NetSuite or Microsoft Business Central. Handles complex consolidation, multi-currency, and global operations in one database.
Pricing Clarity
ERP projects are high-stakes. We charge project fees for the audit and selection phase to ensure independence.
Consulting Fees
Consulting Fees Apply
Consulting Packages
Systems Audit
Consulting Fee
Review of current stack & gap analysis.
- Process Mapping
- Pain Point Identification
- Recommendations Report
Selection & Design
Consulting Fee
Vendor selection & architecture blueprint.
- Vendor Demos
- Cost Negotiation
- Data Flow Diagram
Implementation
Custom Quote
Full project management of the move.
- Data Migration
- UAT Testing
- Go-Live Support
Common Questions
Key indicators include: managing multiple entities/currencies, struggling with inventory (batch/serial tracking), or experiencing significant system lag due to high transaction volumes (e.g., 2,000+ invoices/month).
No. We are entirely vendor-agnostic. We evaluate your specific operational needs and recommend the best solution, whether that's an 'App Stack' (Xero + add-ons) or a full ERP like NetSuite or Business Central.
A full ERP implementation typically takes between 3 to 6 months, depending on the complexity of your business processes and the amount of historical data to be migrated.
Yes. Data migration is often the highest risk area. We handle the extraction, cleansing, mapping, and importing of your data to ensure a seamless transition with zero data loss.
