The right accounting software saves hours every month and keeps you ahead of Making Tax Digital requirements. We help Brighton businesses choose, set up, and get the most from the tools that fit their workflow — with ongoing support included in your package.

Core bookkeeping software

These are the platforms we use day-to-day with clients. Each integrates directly with HMRC for MTD submissions and connects to your bank via open banking.

Xero — Our most recommended platform for small and growing businesses. Real-time bank feeds, automated reconciliation, and an excellent mobile app.
QuickBooks Online — Strong option for product-based businesses and those who need detailed job costing or project tracking.
FreeAgent — Built for freelancers and small limited companies. Simple, intuitive, and MTD-ready from day one.

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Receipt & invoice capture

Stop filing paper receipts. These tools photograph, scan, and automatically code your expenses — saving hours of data entry every month.

Dext (formerly Receipt Bank) — Market-leading receipt and invoice capture. Snap a photo, and Dext codes and pushes it straight to Xero or QuickBooks.
Hubdoc — Document collection and data extraction, included free with Xero. Ideal for businesses with lots of regular supplier invoices.
Apron — AI-powered invoice processing with built-in payment approvals. Particularly useful for businesses with high invoice volumes or multiple approvers.

Expenses & payroll

Manage employee expenses and payroll digitally — with full HMRC RTI integration and auto-enrolment pension compliance built in.

Pleo — Smart company cards with real-time expense tracking. Employees spend, snap a receipt on their phone, and expenses are automatically reconciled.
BrightPay — Our preferred payroll software for businesses running their own payroll. Auto-enrolment ready, RTI submissions built in, and simple to use.

Reporting & credit control

Go beyond the standard Xero or QuickBooks reports with specialist tools for management reporting and automated credit control.

Syft Analytics — Beautiful, branded management reports and cash flow forecasting. Ideal for management accounts clients who want clear visual dashboards alongside their numbers.
Chaser — Automated credit control and invoice chasing. Sends personalised payment reminders so you get paid faster without the awkward conversations.

Accounting Software & Making Tax Digital

Core bookkeeping software

Not sure which software to use?

Receipt & invoice capture

Expenses & payroll

Reporting & credit control