The Access Group, a UK-based software provider to growing mid-market businesses, announced today that it has acquired Microdec, a software supplier with over 35 years’ experience providing CRM software exclusively to the recruitment industry.

“The acquisition of Microdec, with revenues of over £5.3 million, is a testament to Access’ commitment to the recruitment industry and demonstrates clear investment in fulfilling its ambitious plans for the future,” Access stated.

Access said it currently works with over 40% of the UK’s top 500 agencies and 75% of the top 20 agencies. The company said it helps the UK’s top agencies to simplify the everyday running of their recruitment business to fuel efficiency and productivity, control costs and enable growth. Now with Microdec’s 550 customers, which includes recruitment brands, Access supports over 25,000 users.

Clive Seagers, CEO and founder of Microdec who is stepping back from the business to concentrate on his other ventures, commented, “With Access’ expertise in recruitment, customer-centric culture and track record in helping businesses, our clients will be in safe hands. The company is also well placed to offer additional scale, support and new opportunities to further improve productivity and efficiency for our customers.”

Last year, Access acquired Safe Computing, which helped it expand its recruitment portfolio and enabled it to help businesses with everything from sourcing, screening and attracting the right candidates, paying workers, contractors and candidates right through to billing clients and manging cash collection.

“With a third acquisition in the recruitment market now under its belt and ambitious strategies in place, Access Group clearly has no plans to slow down any time soon,” the group stated.

The Access Group was founded in 1991. The company says its technology provides a single, unified platform, connecting suites of industry-specific products with financial and HR systems.

No further details of the transaction were disclosed.