Accounting software!

[glasses123]

Hi All,

Could anyone please recommend an accounting software that will accomadate 4 different business accounts. I have looked at sage but it does get quite expensive.

Thanks everyone

Gavin

 

[Ray Coman]

Quickbooks is rather good and up to date. Probably a cheaper alternative to Sage. VT is user friendly if you are not interested in fancy interfaces. There are some newer online products, some more intuitive than others.

 

[glasses123]

Would you say these are the only two that are of a good standard?

 

[neildigital]

Kashflow is the software I use, and think works great..

 

[MyAccountantOnline]

Hi All,

Could anyone please recommend an accounting software that will accomadate 4 different business accounts. I have looked at sage but it does get quite expensive.

Thanks everyone

Gavin

Hi Gavin

Your options depend very much on what you actually want the software to do, and what your budget is.

You will find many people will recommend the packages they like, without considering what you actually want it to do and what you want to pay.

Its actually a really good question to put to your accountant if you use one - it can be helpful and cost effective to use a package they recommend.

Nicola

 

[Atilla]

Hi Gavin

Your options depend very much on what you actually want the software to do, and what your budget is.

You will find many people will recommend the packages they like, without considering what you actually want it to do and what you want to pay.

Its actually a really good question to put to your accountant if you use one - it can be helpful and cost effective to use a package they recommend.

Nicola

That'll be Sage then.

 

[MyAccountantOnline]

That'll be Sage then.

In the bad old days many accountants did jump on the Sage bandwagon and it was the only package you'd here about. Thankfully times have changed. Its rare that I recommend Sage to anyone.

 

[Domybooks]

I have Sage, TAS and Big red book installed in the office for various clients but I would recommend Xero accounts. Very easy to use and intuitive. Importing bank statements also speeds things up with large accounts. No back ups or server costs to worry about either.

I resell Xero and Big red book so I am biased but after using a lot of packages there's a reason I sell those.

Ralph

 

[Jenni384]

Hi All,

Could anyone please recommend an accounting software that will accomadate 4 different business accounts. I have looked at sage but it does get quite expensive.

Thanks everyone

Gavin

We recommend (and are a reseller for) Solar Accounts - it's multi company for a one-off price (£89+VAT), it's simple and intuitive to use, the customer support is excellent.

There is a free trial too, so definitely worth a look.

 

[BDR_London]

Free Agenct Central is excellent and is only £15pm for sole trader, £20pm for partnership and £25 pm for ltd company. If you pay for the whole year you get 12 months for the price of 10 which makes it even cheaper and you can do a 30 day trial. It's real easy to use and has great support and functionality you can add as many accounts as you want including paypal and credit cards.

 

[mrscoco]

Hi

I have some new clients asking me if i have the sage package. I phoned Sage today and they recommended that i buy the Sage accountants' club. Has anyone used this before and is it really as hard to use as everyone says!!! (laughing nervously while i type!!)

I have only done my husbands books (and one other clients books) on spreadsheets done by myself and i am in the process of starting my own business!!! Gulp!!!

Thanks for any advice

 

[Whittie]

I personally use sage 50 professional.. but I think you can get a light package for as little as £50.

 

[RedEvo]

We use Kashflow and would be lost without it. It's simply perfect IMHO.

d

 

[Williams lester]

Hi

I have some new clients asking me if i have the sage package. I phoned Sage today and they recommended that i buy the Sage accountants' club. Has anyone used this before and is it really as hard to use as everyone says!!! (laughing nervously while i type!!)

I have only done my husbands books (and one other clients books) on spreadsheets done by myself and i am in the process of starting my own business!!! Gulp!!!

Thanks for any advice

So, you are starting your own business as a bookkeeper, but have no experience of using Sage...and intend to use it for a clients books, is that right??

Have you registered for MLR?

Do you have PII?

 

[cinddy]

Hi All,

Could anyone please recommend an accounting software that will accomadate 4 different business accounts. I have looked at sage but it does get quite expensive.

Thanks everyone

Gavin

Well i tell you a directory that purely deals with the Accounting Software hope that will help you. here is the link.. try this one out might be your problem may run away http://www.accountingsoftware4sale.com/

 

[Accountsportal]

Hi All,

Could anyone please recommend an accounting software that will accomadate 4 different business accounts. I have looked at sage but it does get quite expensive.

Thanks everyone

Gavin

Hi Gavin,

Another one that you may want to check out is AccountsPortal

 

[Erniewright]

Hello Every one,

I also suggest you Account portal. Because its really satisfied your requirement.
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[mrscoco]

Hi WIlliams Lester..

I am currently doing a diploma in Finance and have just done the Sage 50 part of the course. I have just got it installed on the family business so i can say goodbye to my spreadsheets!!! and also gain experience

The 2 clients i have both know that i have limited experience of computerised, but to gain experience you have to do the job and i am taking over from their existing bookkeeper who is going to show me her ropes (so to speak)

I have got my PII and am going to register with HMRC later this week when i have the cash together for the fee.... Is it the cheapest way of doing it or is it better to go through a body??

Is that the basics i need to continue, if you have any other advice i would be extremely grateful....

 

[FusionAccounts]

Can I also suggest you look at Fusion Accounts. It will accomodate as many business accounts as you require. In using online accounting software like Fusion you will have no software to install, all you need is internet access.

 

[4little1s]

Sorry to hijack this thread, but just wondering if anyone can recommend a package that will link into Actinic 8......apart from Sage that is.

thanks,

 

[Ray Coman]

The technical support lines on some of these bookkeeping products can be dissappointing.

 

[Smile Bookkeeping Limited]

Having used Sage in the past I opted to use Quickbooks for my own company. I find it far better and cheaper than Sage.