Manage Bills in QuickBooks Online

[neilsolaris]

Hi,

I'm about to start handling bookkeeping for a friend who is a VAT-registered sole trader currently using the Essentials plan on QuickBooks Online.

From what I can tell, he might be able to save money by downgrading to the Simple Start plan, as he doesn’t have employees or inventory. The only feature I’m unsure about is the "Manage Bills" option. I don't think he’ll need it, but could someone clarify? Specifically, will I still be able to record bill payments for his various suppliers? If that’s not possible, I assume I could still manage this with journal entries—would that be correct?

Just wanted to make sure I’m not overlooking anything before advising him to downgrade. Thanks for any guidance!

 

[Paul Kelly ICHYB]

What did QB say when you asked them?

Or, even quicker, visit their website! https://quickbooks.intuit.com/accounting/manage-bills/

 

[numbersrule]

Essentials has 'Manage Bills' whereas Simple Start does not have 'Manage Bills'.

It seems to me that as your Client has 'various suppliers' they are highly likely to benefit from Manage Bills.

I know you may wish to make an immediate impact, but, you can only make a rod for your own back by suggesting savings like that.

 

[neilsolaris]

What did QB say when you asked them?

Or, even quicker, visit their website! https://quickbooks.intuit.com/accounting/manage-bills/

I'll ask them if no one here knows; I was hoping to hear from those who already know the answer to my question.

 

[neilsolaris]

Essentials has 'Manage Bills' whereas Simple Start does not have 'Manage Bills'.

It seems to me that as your Client has 'various suppliers' they are highly likely to benefit from Manage Bills.

I know you may wish to make an immediate impact, but, you can only make a rod for your own back by suggesting savings like that.

I understand that Simple Start doesn’t include Manage Bills, but my question was more specific. I was hoping someone here who actually uses Simple Start could help answer it. My friend only has a few suppliers, so he doesn’t need anything too complex.

I'm really just trying to help out a friend—it’s what friends do, right?