Delivering cost reduction and data confidence by automating reconciliations and financial controls since 1994

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What we do

Purpose

Using cutting-edge technology, first-class implementation and subject matter expertise, we aim to build custom reconciliation solutions that reduce operational costs and save time for our clients. We deliver data confidence through innovative technology and a collaborative, people-first approach.

CSR

Responsibility

We are committed to reducing waste, helping our communities, and providing the best work environment for our team.

Our evolution

2022

AutoRek employs over 140 people

2021

AutoRek V6 becomes entirely cloud-ready for the first time

2020

AutoRek receives growth equity investment from Scottish Equity Partners

2016

Turnover hits £5 million

2015

AutoRek awarded Best Reconciliation Solution for the first time

2015

AutoRek opens first London office in Lovat Lane

2010

First AutoRek website goes live

2009

Headcount hits 40

2008

Opens first Edinburgh office

2008

Head office expansion in Glasgow

2007

Retains 50 clients

2004

Exceeds £1m turnover

2003

Secures first deal with then HBOS

2002

Product brands as AutoRek

2001

Core reconciliation solution is born

2000

Becomes first Gold Microsoft Partner in Scotland

1999

Moves to new head office on Bath Street, Glasgow

1996

First employee joins

1995

Opens first office in Woodside Place, Glasgow

1995

Oasys Technology becomes API Software Ltd

1994

Gordon McHarg, George Urquhart, and Steven Morosi found Oasys Technology

Leadership team

Gordon McHarg, CEO of AutoRek

Gordon McHarg

CEO

Gordon co-founded AutoRek in 1994 and has served as CEO since 1998, leading the company through its evolution and expansion. AutoRek started life as a consultancy, before Gordon and his co-founders decided instead to create the solution their clients needed. It is now a leading provider of automated financial controls and reconciliation solutions to the global financial services industry.

Before setting up AutoRek, Gordon gained extensive experience across the globe. He has worked for IBM in the US, Renaissance Capital in Russia, and with several global clients, including Barclays, JP Morgan and Bupa.

He studied Computing Science at West of Scotland University, graduating in 1989.

Lyn Canavan, VP of Marketing

Lyn Canavan

VP of Marketing

At AutoRek, Lyn is responsible for developing the marketing strategy and driving brand awareness, ensuring it is in line with the wider company objectives. She oversees every aspect of the marketing team, from social media marketing to content creation.

Her greatest strengths are her creativity, strong leadership skills and enthusiasm.

Lyn has been with AutoRek for more than a decade. She joined in 2011 after receiving her Bachelor of Arts Honours degree in Marketing from the University of Strathclyde. In 2017, Lyn was appointed as Head of Marketing.

Fiona Millar, VP of People & Workplace

Fiona Millar

VP of People & Workplace

Fiona joined AutoRek in 2008 as the standalone administrator in the HR and Finance team and has progressed her career within AutoRek. Over the years, she has been involved in several areas including project support, customer success and client services, which has given her unique insight into the operations of the business. She has delivered key strategic projects including the opening of our offices in Glasgow, Edinburgh and London as well as playing a pivotal role in creating and maintaining AutoRek’s people-first approach. Fiona is now responsible for leading the People and Workplace function for AutoRek with a focus on growing and developing the entire AutoRek team. Fiona is driven by the belief that the key to operational success is through a strong culture of engagement where nurturing and developing people is vital.  

Kemal Sangrar, VP of Product Development

Kemal Sangrar

VP of Product Development

Kemal joined AutoRek – then known as API Software Limited – in 2003 and became Head of Product Development in 2008. He has overseen the development of AutoRek from a simple Windows application to an n-tier web-based platform, all the way through to its current form as a cloud platform with a full SaaS offering.

Before joining AutoRek, Kemal was MIS Manager in TelesensKSCL, where he developed web-based management information systems for the company. Having started programming more than 35 years ago, Kemal’s enthusiasm for development hasn’t wavered. He writes software whenever he gets the chance.

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Careers

People power

We’re a people-first business. Stronger, more energised, and much better when we’re together.