Accounting Software

Automate the process of receipt management by scanning and storing them in a secure cloud, while also extracting essential information for HMRC Self-Assessment. Ideal for sole traders, the app offers real-time tax updates, saving you time and effort in managing your finances.

Coalesco is a practice specialising in FreeAgent software, offering expertise in its user-friendly features like simplified headings, project-based budgeting, and multi-user time tracking. Ideal for businesses managing remote workers or freelancers, FreeAgent streamlines invoicing and offers customisable payment reminders.

QuickBooks offers a comprehensive financial management platform suitable for sole traders and small businesses, featuring real-time tracking, tax submission, and employee management. With added benefits like an award-winning UK-based support team and a cash flow forecaster that looks 90 days ahead, the platform provides a real-time view of your finances, automating bookkeeping tasks and streamlining cash flow management.

Dext is an award-winning software add-on that digitises your bills, invoices, and receipts, streamlining the process of sending financial information to your accountants. With features that save time and space, and offer real-time financial data, Dext is highly flexible, allowing submissions through various methods like smartphone apps, email, post, Dropbox, and PayPal, making it an ideal solution for consolidating financial information from diverse formats.

Sage One Accounts is a low-cost online accounting service designed for freelancers and small businesses, requiring no prior accounting knowledge. With features like invoice generation, tax assistance, and profit and loss tracking, the platform offers the added benefit of free 24/7 telephone and email support, making it ideal for those new to accounting; plus, its online nature allows for anytime, anywhere access.

VT Transaction+ is a Windows-based accounting and bookkeeping software tailored for users with straightforward accounting needs, offering features like sales invoice entry, bank reconciliation, and VAT return preparation. The software stands out for its no-frills approach, free cash book package, and the ability to export data to Excel, making it a practical choice for those who manage multiple bank accounts or prefer working with spreadsheets.

Xero offers a comprehensive accounting solution for small businesses, featuring automatic bank statement imports, a quick invoicing system, and seamless integration with credit card and PayPal payments. With its pay-as-you-go pricing, free updates, and accessibility across multiple devices, Xero provides an intuitive and secure platform for managing your finances on the go.

TurboCash is a free, downloadable accounting tool that offers a wide range of standard functions including stock control, invoicing, and VAT accounting, and supports multiple users and companies. While it may not be beginner-friendly, it does come with an extensive online manual and refrains from pushing ‘upgrade’ messages.

Express Invoice is a straightforward invoicing package that is free for businesses with fewer than five employees. The software allows you to easily create and distribute invoices by entering customer and product details and offers options to print or email the generated invoices.

GnuCash is a downloadable accounting software that offers a range of 40 ready-made financial reports and is compatible with both Windows and Apple operating systems. Ideal for small business owners and those sceptical of cloud-based solutions, it provides comprehensive features from profit and loss reports to cash flow analysis.

This free, cloud-based accounting software offers unlimited invoicing and includes a pay now button for credit card payments, albeit for a small fee. Funded through in-software advertisements and promotional emails, it also provides optional paid upgrades like payroll and ensures automatic data backup.