Online bookkeeping - Any suggestions - The Book-keepers Forum (UK)

Terri · Senior Member

Online bookkeeping - Any suggestions

Terri · Senior Member

I have looked at three companies who offer online bookkeeping so far:

Kashflow
Free Agent
Clear Books

The cost for all three is around £15 a month which I would have to check with my client that he is happy to pay, but wondered if anyone had any recommendations?

Terri

Marky65 · Guru

Hi Terry

Whilst I am not a fan or user of any of these products. The one that I have heard most about and all positve is Kashflow.

When I was first starting out I looked at Kashflow but for my sins I like Sage (ok don't shoot me, I have just used it for years) so I carried on with what I know best.

Good luck with what you decide and I can't wait to hear how you get on with it.

Regards

Mark

semsley · Guru

I agree with Mark - I'm not a fan on online book-keeping but Kashflow seems to be the best option.

Susie Sue · Senior Member

As above - Kashflow is one a couple of people I know use. Another one is Liquid Accounts - worth a look I suppose.

Good luck in your search!

StuartAnder · Senior Member

i have heard the ICB do there own software, where both you andyour clients can have access to the system. Have a look at their website. i think its designed by iris??

Zoe · Senior Member

Hi Terri

Sorry this is late - I have only just seen this thread!

We are part of the KashFlow partner programme so get the software at reduced rates. If you did decide to go for KashFlow and haven't got it yet, let me know and I can reduce the costs for your client.

Kind regards

Zöe

ICBUK · Guru

Hello,

KashFlow are accredited by the ICB, here is a review from the March newsletter (half way down the page): http://www.bookkeepers.org.uk/News/642

Clear Books are also accredited, here is their review from August 09 (half way down again): http://www.bookkeepers.org.uk/News/556

ICB do have their own online software package written by Iris, if you would like information please contact the ICB. We are currently updating the sign up forms.

Hope this helps

James

BackOfficeGroup · Guru

James / ICB

I am currently looking at online systems and Arithmo also say they are accredited by you guys.

Question - what does that actually mean? Does it mean they have paid their dues or that you have looked at their systems and think they work well?

Thanks.

P

Dalbir · Senior Member

Thanks Phil

Yep James/ ICB, Where's our plug (Especially considering I am also a member of ICB)?

Arithmo is only £40- £45 plus vat per annum per client.

We are also shortlisted for the Software version of the Oscars: SME Accounting and Finance category. (Quentin's Accountz is also shortlisted in the same category)

Dalbir

semsley · Guru

Isn't Tom McClelland's 12 Pay in there somewhere too?

Quentin Pain · Senior Member

semsley, yes 12Pay are. For what it's worth here's the shortlist:
http://www.softwaresatisfaction.co.uk/2010-shortlist

danwhitehouse · Newbie

I always seen to be commenting after you Quentin..

Online book keeping?

Not sure, but if you want an accounting software service for small to medium sized businesses then these are the guys to go to.

Access Accounting Software Enjoy, Ciao! Dan

Flex Accounting Services · Senior Member

Hi Terri. One of my clients uses Clear Books. It is quite easy to use. I think it starts from about a fiver a month.
Bev

FusionAccounts · Member

We are also accredited by the ICB and offer discounted rates for bookkeepers and accountants.

Our prices start at £14.95 per month.

Fusion Accounts
http://www.fusionaccounts.com

PaulC · Veteran Member

With the online accounting systems are they all for the one company or are there any packages that can be purchased by a bookkeeper where you could potentially do the bookkeeping for a number of clients on the same system?

FusionAccounts · Member

Paul,

Yes Fusion Accounts is multi company so you can manage all of your clients on one bookkeeping system. You simply select the client you wish to work on and can alternate between clients without having to log in and out of different systems. Should you have any further questions email: support@fusionaccounts.com

You can also try our software for free for 30 days, sign up via our website
http://www.fusionaccounts.com

FusionAccounts · Member

Paul,

Yes Fusion Accounts supports multi companies. As a bookkeeper you can manage all of your clients accounts from one bookkeeping system. You simply select the client you wish to work on and you can alternate between clients without having to log in and out of different systems.

Should you have any questions email: support@fusionaccounts.com

You can try our software for free by signing up to our trial

http://www.fusionaccounts.com

-- Edited by FusionAccounts on Monday 6th of December 2010 09:50:32 AM

RossDunn · Veteran Member

I have just started using www.mybookkeepingonline.co.uk and found it to be great for my clients. I was contacted by the company directly and given a demo by the person that designed the software, I guy called Tim Haggard.

It's worth a look as it is good value per month and the online support / videos have been brilliant.

I also use Kashflow, and this too has been well received by my clients, unfortunately, I have not used any of the other software options mentioned.

Ross

ProBowlUK · Senior Member

Really puzzled about these online bookkeeping services.

How does the client give the bookkeeper sight of the Original Documents
(Sales/Purchase Invoices, cheques, bills, statements, etc.) ?
I thought this would be important in performance of MLR "due deligence" confuse

-- Edited by ProBowlUK on Thursday 9th of December 2010 07:24:55 AM

FusionAccounts · Member

The client could post the documents, fax, or scan and email the documents.

http://www.fusionaccounts.com

PaulC · Veteran Member

That sounds great. I'll have to have a look into that shortly. Thanks

smile

Bookkeeper London

meldowie · Veteran Member

Hi,

Xero is another. FreeAgent is associated with Iris so Accountants may like that because they may use Iris or Digita as their tax software.

I use Kashflow at the moment and I like it but it has limitations. I am looking into Fusion though seems very user friendly.

Mel.

piter555 · Newbie

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thanks

-- Edited by piter555 on Saturday 29th of January 2011 07:07:07 AM

Donna CBK · Senior Member

Just to add - there is now Sageone for any sage people.
£ 5 for cash entries / £ 10 for higher level.

HendyPhilhendy · Guru

Another big up for KashFlow here - feel free to check out the 60 day trial

https://securedwebapp.com/reg_partner.asp?p=1389

They also now offer the 'rapid fire' package which is ideal for bookkeepers. An offline addition to the KashFlow package making it easy to deal with multiple clients.

My rates for KashFlow are £14.99 to non clients, £12.99 to my recommended bookkeepers and £10.99 to my accounting clients.

Zoe · Senior Member

Oops - sorry, I realised I didn't put our KashFlow prices on here. We charge for year, rather than the month which is £90 + VAT.

If anyone wants a free trial, let me know.

Kind regards

Zöe

Phil Tanny · Member

My client would like his accounts completing online so that he can see then whenever he wants and know exactly where he is.

I can offer a free online bookkeeping service which may be suitable for clients with basic record keeping needs. Hope this is helpful.

If I've done it right, the link should be in my sig.

sakthi · Member

hi, Numia has these services . I mean You can access your account anytime anywhere. You can manage or customize the invoice sheet design and also you able to access mutiple users and you can control the other users activities and record their evey moves by your admin authority. you can control/ track your ebay activities. Just try it out on numia.biz