Services
Software & Technology Services
Technology should help your business operate more efficiently, reduce manual work, provide better information and support better decision-making.
As technology continues to evolve, businesses are increasingly adopting cloud-based systems, automation, digital workflows and AI-powered tools. Choosing the right technology and understanding how it can support your business has never been more important.
At R J Preston Ltd, we help businesses make better use of technology by combining accounting knowledge, business experience and technical expertise. Whether you’re implementing new software, reviewing existing systems, improving reporting or looking for ways to streamline processes, we provide practical advice tailored to your business.
Our goal is simple: to help you get the most value from your technology while ensuring it supports the way your business operates today and into the future.
How we deliver software & technology services
Why Is Technology Advice Important?
Technology is evolving rapidly. Cloud-based systems, automation, artificial intelligence and connected business applications are changing the way businesses operate and make decisions.
With so many options available, it can be difficult to know which technologies will genuinely add value and which may simply add cost and complexity.
At R J Preston Ltd, we actively invest in keeping our team up to date with developments across cloud accounting platforms, business systems, automation tools, reporting solutions, cybersecurity and emerging AI technologies. This allows us to provide practical advice that helps clients make informed technology decisions with confidence.
Our focus is on helping businesses embrace useful technology, improve efficiency and remain future-ready while ensuring solutions remain practical and aligned with their business goals.
Business systems & software
Are Your Systems Working for You?
The right software can improve productivity, streamline workflows, and provide greater visibility over business performance.
We work with businesses to review existing systems, evaluate software options, and implement solutions that support their operational and reporting requirements.
Services include
- Software selection and implementation
- Xero and cloud-based accounting systems
- Business systems reviews
- System integration
- Workflow improvements
- Staff training and support
Reporting & business insights
Are You Getting the Information You Need?
Good decisions rely on accurate and timely information.
We help businesses improve reporting, develop dashboards and make better use of their data so they can better understand performance, identify trends, and make informed decisions with confidence.
Services include
- Reporting solutions
- Dashboard development
- Management reporting
- Data analysis
- Business insights
Software reviews & cost optimisation
Are You Paying for Software You Don’t Need?
Many business owners see software as a cost and understandably so. Subscription fees can quickly add up, especially when multiple systems are being used across a business.
However, the real question is whether that technology is delivering value.
We work with clients to assess both the cost and the benefits of their software. When reviewing systems, we look beyond subscription fees and consider factors such as time savings, improved efficiency, reduced manual work, better reporting and access to timely business information and data.
In many cases, the right software can save far more in time and administration than it costs. In other situations, we may identify opportunities to simplify systems, eliminate unnecessary subscriptions or find more cost-effective solutions.
Our goal is to help clients make informed technology decisions based on value, not just cost.
Services include
- Software reviews
- Cost-benefit analysis
- Subscription cost analysis
- Product comparisons
- System consolidation
- Software recommendations
- Implementation support
Process improvements & automation
Could Technology Save Your Business Time?
Many businesses spend valuable time on repetitive tasks and manual processes.
We help identify opportunities to improve workflows, automate routine activities and create more efficient processes that allow your team to focus on higher-value work.
Often, small improvements can result in significant gains in efficiency and productivity.
Services include
- Process reviews
- Workflow improvements
- Automation opportunities
- Efficiency improvements
- Staff training and support
Ongoing technology support
Do You Have Someone To Call When Technology Gets Frustrating?
Technology issues don’t always involve accounting software.
Sometimes the problem may relate to another business application, a system integration, data transfer, email setup or the way different technologies are working together.
Our clients value having someone they can call for practical advice and support. We take a proactive approach to helping clients work through technology challenges, identify possible solutions and determine the best path forward.
While we’re not an IT support provider, we can often help identify the source of an issue, provide guidance and connect clients with the right specialist where required.
Our goal is to help businesses get the most value from their technology and minimise disruptions that impact productivity.
Common questions
Why Choose R J Preston Ltd?
Can you help with more than software selection?
Absolutely. We help businesses evaluate systems, improve reporting, streamline processes, reduce unnecessary software costs and make better use of technology to support business performance.
Can you help reduce software costs?
Yes. We regularly review software subscriptions and business systems to identify opportunities to simplify technology, remove duplication and ensure businesses are only paying for tools that add genuine value.
What makes R J Preston Ltd different?
Our technology services combine accounting knowledge, business understanding and technical expertise. Rather than focusing solely on software, we focus on how technology can improve efficiency, support better decision-making and create better business outcomes.
Through ongoing in-house and external training, our team stays current with cloud accounting platforms, business systems, automation tools, and emerging AI technologies. This allows us to provide practical, informed advice based on the tools businesses are using today.
Most importantly, our clients know they can pick up the phone and talk to someone who understands both the technology and the business behind it. We’re proactive, responsive, and focused on finding solutions that create real value.
Meet your technology advisor
Led by Chathu Wattage
With a background in accounting, information technology, and software development, Chathu helps businesses bridge the gap between technology and practical business outcomes.
Chathu also leads the firm’s technology initiatives, helping ensure the team remains current with rapidly evolving software, cloud-based systems, automation tools, and emerging AI technologies. Through ongoing learning and continuous improvement, she helps equip both our team and our clients with the knowledge and tools needed to work more effectively.
Whether you’re implementing new software, improving reporting, reviewing systems, or looking for ways to operate more efficiently, Chathu can help identify solutions that support your business goals.
Talk to Chathu — [email protected]Whether you’re reviewing software, improving reporting, streamlining processes, reducing software costs, or implementing new technology, we’re here to help.
Talk to Chathu today and discover how the right systems, processes, and technology can help your business operate more efficiently, reduce unnecessary costs, and make better-informed decisions.
Contact Our TeamTools we work with
Our software partners
We work with the accounting, payroll, reporting and farm management systems you already use, and pass our partner discounts straight on to you.
We are a Xero Gold Partner
Chathu Wattage leads our software and systems support. We can help you select, set up and get the most from Xero, along with the add-ons that work alongside it.
