bookepping using quickbook

[take5]

Can any one comment on the quickbook software

I have been recommended this, I need something that is simple and reliable

Many thanks in advance for comments

 

[clarence]

Hi Pam

I work as a bookkeeper and I really like it. It's easier to use than Sage and has pretty good reports. I'd say it was easy to use as a beginner, although you do have to have a basic knowledge to know how to set up your chart of accounts.

It has a reasonable help system built in so if you get stuck you can usually find the answer. If you do something wrong you can just delete it and start again (unlike Sage)

I know a lot of people on here use Kashflow as an online solution, which is very user friendly for beginners so maybe have a look at that too? I've had a trial and it's easy to use. You can log on anywhere you have internet access which is an advantage if you work in different locations.

hth
Wendy

 

[DFL]

I use both and I would recommend both.

If you let me know what you are looking for from your software then I can let you know which one I would consider most appropriate for you and your business.

 

[take5]

Many thanks for the replies

I am looking for a simple FREE system that will also calculate my V.A.T

I am going to try the Quickbooks and see how I get on

 

[lockie]

After 3 years of using quickbooks i have converted to kashflow as it is far simpler for a non accountant to use and understand.

 

[Watis]

Pam,

I am testing a free product which might suit your needs. It is VT Cash Book, which you can download from the author's website - vtsoftware dot co dot uk.

It does do VAT.

Hope this helps,

Watis

 

[take5]

Downloading now many thanks this looks really simple, will let you know

 

[Fossebridges]

The big advantage of Quickbooks is that if you sell online using ebay or Zen-carts you can import all of the transactions a big time saver for me.

The disadvantage is it is not that easy to use, you will need to spend some time getting to understand how to use it. For example I'm still unsure of how to handle credit notes with it.

I have no experience of any other a/c package, so I can't comment on how it compares.

 

[Andy27UK]

I'm also considering which software to use.

Quickbooks Pro has been recommended by my suppliers who run the same business over sea's, but my accountant recommends Sage Instant because thats what they use.

I'm looking for user friendly software to handle everything in one place:

- Stock control / Inventory item details
- Ebay/Website/Telephone sales all in one place
- Vat & tax returns
- Suppliers / Customer accounts
- Invoice templates etc
- Bank accounts

Any suggestions appreciated

 

[robbiew]

Have you had a look at Moneyworks, there are three versions & you can download & test them all. I've been trialling the 'Cashbook' version for a few weeks now and I like it!
Rob

 

[Andy27UK]

I've downloaded a trial version of Kashflow and i have to say it's growing on me fast indeed. Extremely simple to use and i can still download everything into Sage for my accountant!