Accounts software / spreadsheets etc

[psychocandy]

What do you all use?

I guess generally as a contractor we dont have tons of different income streams. Usually one payment from one customer (i.e. agency) once a month.

Anyone use any form of accounts software to keep track or just some form of excel spreadsheet? (Or pen and paper?)

[Sockpuppet]

Sage. Seriously makes it easy. Was the best £100 I spent. Spreadsheets can work ok but this keeps track of everything and means I don't get to a point where it doesn't add up at the end of the year.

[aceboy]

I use a spreadsheet that my accountant gave me.

[SueEllen]

I used spreadsheets - SDJ have a good one but now I'm using online software.

It's not an issue if you have a few clients what you use you just need to be organised and do your accounts regularly i..e weekly so you can track payments.

[MarillionFan]

Spreadsheet.

(Actually I just download my bank statement and always make sure I write cheques for all outgoings (ie. paying myself back each month for expenses say). That way, it's even super easy to do your VAT return.