Sheffield software provider acquired by The Access Group

The Access Group, which provides software to mid-market customers, has completed the acquisition of Sheffield-based Selima Limited.

With revenues of £5m in 2016, Selima provides cloud-based workforce management software and managed payroll services, particularly in the retail, hospitality and education sectors.

Selima has over 300 customers including Hawksmoor, Young’s Brewery, Academies Enterprise Trust as well as a number of local authorities.

This acquisition bolsters Access’ existing product portfolio for the UK Academy schools sector to include specialist HR and Payroll offerings, as well as creating a new suite of products for the retail and hospitality sector.

Chris Bayne, CEO of The Access Group, said: “The addition of Selima to the Access Group greatly increases the value we deliver to our customers and expands what we can deliver in a new industry sector of Retail and Hospitality. There is strong alignment in our cultures with the Selima team and the way we do business.

“The Selima deal is our second significant acquisition in 2017, which supports Access’ focused go to market strategy and accelerated growth plans.”

Wayne Blakemore, Selima’s current managing director, will remain with Access to support the future success of the business.

Wayne Blakemore commented: “I am confident the Access Group is the perfect home for the products, customers and employees of Selima. It will help take what we have achieved with Selima in the last five years to the next level.”