Best acounting SW package ?

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Monika Goel replied

27 May 2015, 05:27
Originally posted by Boo View Post

Hi,

I know this crops up from time to time but I haven't seen it recently. I am looking for an accounting SW package for use with the UK tax system. I was using a spreadsheet from a previous accountant but that is no longer available to me and my current accountant doesn't supply one. I bought Quickbooks quite a few years ago but did not get round to using it.

I am looking for software that will perform all aspects of small business accounts without being too complicated. As I said I have managed with a spreadsheet up to now but it would be nice if I had something that would allow me to store suppliers' names instead of having to input them each time, ditto regular payments etc. I don't want a web based/hosted service and my accountant deals with PAYE for me so I don't really need that either. Devaluation of fixed assets would be nice to have.

Any suggestions gratefully received ,

Boo

QuickBooks, Sage, Wave and Kashoo are some good accounting solutions that will help your accounting specific to UK.
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zedAccounts replied

30 May 2013, 12:30
You may wish to google zedAccounts to try a free accounting package.

ZED.
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tractor replied

28 May 2013, 20:04
....

IME over the last 25 yrs...

Quickbooks used to be great until 2005. CS is worse than any you can imagine. When the Chancer of the Exchequor makes changes to VAT, QB cannot cope and it is an absolute nightmare.

I now use XERO and it is great so far. A little inflexible but your accountant can see your books, you can reconcile it direct with your bank account (although I would never do this because it entails giving it permissions that you perhaps would not want to.), but it is accurate and so far, OL help is great and the CS response is almost instant and give sensible accurate advice that when applied, actually works.

Last edited by tractor; 28 May 2013, 20:06. Reason: cos ppl keep moving the keys around on my keyboard and it looks like my typing is tulip
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captainham replied

28 May 2013, 19:14
Diyaccounting.co.uk - Excel-based package, including fixed asset depreciation
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Maslins replied

28 May 2013, 15:52
If you don't want web based, you could go for something cheap and cheerful like VT cashbook (free).

Common slightly more sophisticated (hence not free) desktop packages include Solar accounts, Sage instant, or Quickbooks which it sounds like you've already got.

Web based FreeAgent all the way for me though.
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simondolan replied

28 May 2013, 15:38
Originally posted by northernladuk View Post

Shouldn't you be testing somewhere exotic?

Not till next week....
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northernladuk replied

28 May 2013, 15:37
Originally posted by simonsjdaccountancy View Post

Purely out of interest - why don't you want a web based one?

Shouldn't you be testing somewhere exotic?
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simondolan replied

28 May 2013, 14:42
Originally posted by Boo View Post

Hi,

. I don't want a web based/hosted service
Any suggestions gratefully received ,

Boo

Purely out of interest - why don't you want a web based one?
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ribble replied

28 May 2013, 14:34
Originally posted by Boo View Post

Hi,

I know this crops up from time to time but I haven't seen it recently. I am looking for an accounting SW package for use with the UK tax system. I was using a spreadsheet from a previous accountant but that is no longer available to me and my current accountant doesn't supply one. I bought Quickbooks quite a few years ago but did not get round to using it.

I am looking for software that will perform all aspects of small business accounts without being too complicated. As I said I have managed with a spreadsheet up to now but it would be nice if I had something that would allow me to store suppliers' names instead of having to input them each time, ditto regular payments etc. I don't want a web based/hosted service and my accountant deals with PAYE for me so I don't really need that either. Devaluation of fixed assets would be nice to have.

Any suggestions gratefully received ,

Boo

IHO Freeagent wins hands down for contractor accounting.
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northernladuk replied

28 May 2013, 14:00
A couple of different ones mentioned in these threads if you can dig through the online suggestions...

https://www.google.co.uk/search?q=ac...w=1407&bih=647
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Boo started a topic Best acounting SW package ?

28 May 2013, 13:47
Best acounting SW package ?

Hi,

I know this crops up from time to time but I haven't seen it recently. I am looking for an accounting SW package for use with the UK tax system. I was using a spreadsheet from a previous accountant but that is no longer available to me and my current accountant doesn't supply one. I bought Quickbooks quite a few years ago but did not get round to using it.

I am looking for software that will perform all aspects of small business accounts without being too complicated. As I said I have managed with a spreadsheet up to now but it would be nice if I had something that would allow me to store suppliers' names instead of having to input them each time, ditto regular payments etc. I don't want a web based/hosted service and my accountant deals with PAYE for me so I don't really need that either. Devaluation of fixed assets would be nice to have.

Any suggestions gratefully received ,

Boo
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