Advice on accounting software

Sef
Sef Registered Posts: 6 New contributor 🐸
Hi,
I recently set up a bookkeeping and accounting practice working from home. At the moment i am using excell spreadsheet to do bookkeeping as i only have a couple of clients. For the last a few weeks i have been getting more enquiry and i am looking for to buy an accounting software at a reasonable price to do bookkeeping, final accounts, payroll, self assesment and tax return. any advice will be appreciated.
Sef

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  • burg
    burg Registered, Moderator Posts: 1,441 mod
    To start I think there are two choices you need to overcome.

    Price V Integration and ease of use

    You will get many different opinions due to what people prefer.

    Many start by using the following as they are cheap:

    Accounts - VT Accounts
    Bookkeeping/Cash book - VT cashbook
    Payroll - Moneysoft
    Tax - Tax Calc / Drummorh / PTP

    Some then move on to other more integrated systems such as Iris, Digita, Keytime, PTP.

    These are more costly, particularly Iris but the ease of use and integration can save time.

    I used VT Accounts and PTP in the early days.

    I have used Iris, PTP, Keytime and Digita.

    I fully reviewed this year my options going forward and I now use Digita. This may not be the choice of everyone but I personally like how it works and integrates and the good customer service.
    Regards,

    Burg
  • AK002
    AK002 Registered Posts: 2,492 Beyond epic contributor 🧙‍♂️
    Sage.
  • A-Vic
    A-Vic Registered Posts: 6,970 Beyond epic contributor 🧙‍♂️
    AK002 wrote: »
    Sage.

    I like sage but if already sorted books by excel VT is the way to go so easy to use, also if possible avoide sage payroll totally i use a thesaurus payroll the same so easy to use and fairley cheap too
  • lorraine
    lorraine Registered Posts: 404 Dedicated contributor 🦉
    I like sage payroll but don't have experience of other payroll software so that May be why....
  • Sef
    Sef Registered Posts: 6 New contributor 🐸
    burg wrote: »
    To start I think there are two choices you need to overcome.

    Price V Integration and ease of use

    You will get many different opinions due to what people prefer.

    Many start by using the following as they are cheap:

    Accounts - VT Accounts
    Bookkeeping/Cash book - VT cashbook
    Payroll - Moneysoft
    Tax - Tax Calc / Drummorh / PTP

    Some then move on to other more integrated systems such as Iris, Digita, Keytime, PTP.

    These are more costly, particularly Iris but the ease of use and integration can save time.

    I used VT Accounts and PTP in the early days.

    I have used Iris, PTP, Keytime and Digita.

    I fully reviewed this year my options going forward and I now use Digita. This may not be the choice of everyone but I personally like how it works and integrates and the good customer service.
    Thank you all.
    Sef
  • Sef
    Sef Registered Posts: 6 New contributor 🐸
    Thank you all.

    Sef
  • A-Vic
    A-Vic Registered Posts: 6,970 Beyond epic contributor 🧙‍♂️
    lorraine wrote: »
    I like sage payroll but don't have experience of other payroll software so that May be why....

    Its the reversing aspect i dont like, then again ive only used that once too i suppose its what people find better for themselves :)
  • jow774
    jow774 Registered Posts: 465 Dedicated contributor 🦉
    Dont use the bog standard iris book keeping, its a nightmare!
  • ferry
    ferry Registered Posts: 14 New contributor 🐸
    Hi Sef, consider exploring Runeleven.com for its innovative features. It's a cost-effective platform with AI-powered tools that automate tasks and enhance productivity. Key features include Scalable General Ledger, Automated AR & AP, Automated Bookkeeping, Multi-company Accounting, Multi-Currency Accounting, Document Management, Custom Reporting & BI, Standardized Reports, Universal Tax Engine, and AI Accounting. On average, accounting tasks take 10 days per month, but with Eleven, this can be reduced to just 4 days, making it a compelling choice.
  • anony123
    anony123 Registered Posts: 497 Dedicated contributor 🦉
    This is a bit old
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