BENEFITS OF MEMBERSHIP
- Global visibility through the promotion of Portugal as a partner country across all locations covered by the Accace Circle community
- Access to best practices, innovations and experience within a international knowledge hub with shared values
- Increased local referrals and participation in globally managed outsourcing and advisory projects
- Participation in complex RFPs with the backing of an experienced international partner who fulfils stringent client requirements and can enhance service offerings to meet the highest standards
- Acquisition of clients from diverse industries, including software development, cloud management, energy services, occupational safety, FMCG and retail, facilitated by referrals
COMMON CLIENT SUCCESS STORY
José Ramalhete
Senior Managing Partner
Collegium | Portugal
Our Client is an all-encompassing platform that provides essential HR and payroll tools, simplifying hiring processes and eliminating management barriers. This allows businesses to focus on their core strengths and operations. Recognizing Collegium’s reputation for excellence, Accace recommended us to the Client to handle their payroll needs in Portugal.
How would you describe the cooperation with the community?
Our membership has been instrumental in expanding Collegium’s client base, introducing us to world-renowned global clients seeking reliable and efficient tax and accountancy services. Accace has been a constant and trusted partner for Collegium, consistently recommending clients through the Accace Circle business community.
This partnership which not only opens doors to new opportunities but also enhances the ability to deliver top-notch services to a diverse clientele. The collaboration with Accace and the Client is a testament to Collegium’s capability to scale services and maintain client satisfaction.
How would you describe the cooperation with the client?
In January 2023, we began the partnership with the Client by managing payroll services for the company´s initial team of five employees in Portugal. Collegium’s expertise ensured accurate and timely payroll processing, along with the preparation and submission of taxes and social security contributions. This initial phase laid the foundation for a robust partnership built on trust and reliability.
As the Client’s operations in Portugal expanded and the number of employees grew significantly, so did their requirements. Recognizing Collegium’s exceptional service, the Client entrusted us with additional responsibilities. At the beginning of 2024, we began providing a full scope of accounting services to the Client in Portugal. This included comprehensive financial management, bookkeeping and compliance with local regulations, ensuring that the Client’s accounting needs were met with the same level of excellence as their payroll services.
What are your main takeaways from this experience?
The partnership between Collegium, Accace Circle and the Client illustrates a successful business case of growth through strategic alliances and exceptional service delivery. Our journey from managing payroll for a small team to providing comprehensive accounting services for a rapidly expanding company highlights the importance of reliability, expertise and the power of global networks. This success story reaffirms that with the right partners, businesses can achieve remarkable growth and client satisfaction, setting a benchmark for excellence in the industry.
ABOUT OUR MEMBER
Collegium provides integrated BPO and consulting services ranging from accounting and management solutions, payroll and HR administration services and comprehensive tax consultancy services. Since 1994 Collegium has become a trusted partner for companies that are new to the market or for well-known international brands doing their business in Portugal and the region.
