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Sage Accounting
Formerly Sage Business Cloud Accounting

Overview

What is Sage Accounting?

Sage Accounting is online accounting software made to simplify life for small business owners, entrepreneurs, and freelancers by providing the functions needed to take care of daily business to-dos. Users can create and send professional quotes and invoices, track income…

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User-friendly Sage Accounting

10 out of 10
March 13, 2024
I use Sage Accounting for accounts, bookkeeping, and VAT preparation. I also use the payroll software as well. I believe one of the best …
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Sage one stop

10 out of 10
February 21, 2024
As an EME, Sage ensures that legally I have everything, I am able to use both the Accounting and Payroll solutions know all my SARS …
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Sage Accounting is brilliant !

10 out of 10
February 19, 2024
I recommend Sage Accounting to my clients for so many reasons:- it's good value for money, easy to set and train people, simple to use, …
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Sage Accounting

10 out of 10
February 14, 2024
Incentivized
Our Company uses Sage Accounting for all our book keeping, Invoicing, Quotes, Reports and VAT. We have used Sage Accounting for 10 years …
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Popular Features

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  • Accounts payable (35)
    9.3
    93%
  • Accounts receivable (37)
    9.2
    92%
  • Bank reconciliation (36)
    9.0
    90%
  • Standard reports (36)
    8.8
    88%

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Pricing

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Entry-level set up fee?

  • No setup fee
For the latest information on pricing, visithttps://www.sage.com/en-us/sage…

Offerings

  • Free Trial
  • Free/Freemium Version
  • Premium Consulting/Integration Services

Starting price (does not include set up fee)

  • $10 per month
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Features

Payroll Management

Provides for pay calculation and benefit plan administration, in addition to managing direct deposit, salary revisions and payroll tracking.

9.1
Avg 7.5

Customization

This addresses a company’s ability to configure the software to fit its specific use case and workflow.

8.3
Avg 7.0

Security

This component helps a company minimize the security risks by controlling access to the software and its data, and encouraging best practices among users.

8.9
Avg 7.9

Reporting & Analytics

Users can report on and analyze usage, performance, ROI, and/or other metrics of success.

6.5
Avg 7.6

General Ledger and Configurable Accounting

Financial management solution, including capabilities for general ledger and configurable accounting

7.8
Avg 7.4

Inventory Management

The ability to track and manage the flow of goods or materials into and out of an inventory.

8.1
Avg 7.0

Order Management

The ability to process orders, and track them from quote to cash.

6.7
Avg 7.4
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Product Details

What is Sage Accounting?

Sage Accounting is online accounting software made to simplify life for small business owners, entrepreneurs, and freelancers by providing the functions needed to take care of daily business to-dos.

Users can create and send professional quotes and invoices, track income and expenses and know where the business' financials stand. Every Sage Accounting subscription includes unlimited access to support as well as automatic backups and product updates.

Sage Accounting Features

  • Supported: Simple accounting - Online accounting software that makes it easier to understand and eliminates unnecessary steps.
  • Supported: Invoicing - Creating and sending online invoices are as fast as point and click. Choose an invoice template, add a logo, include the details, and hit send.
  • Supported: Business insights - Over 15 built-in reports and statements.
  • Supported: Quotes/Estimates - Sage One helps users look professional with customizable quotes and branded estimates.
  • Supported: Bank integration - Once financial accounts are connected with Sage One, importing and categorizing bank and credit card transactions is automatic.
  • Supported: Unlimited support - Phone, email, chat, and online support included.

Sage Accounting Screenshots

Screenshot of The financial dashboard, with business insightsScreenshot of View of paid and unpaid invoicesScreenshot of Invoice designer, to add a logo, company info, and terms

Sage Accounting Technical Details

Deployment TypesSoftware as a Service (SaaS), Cloud, or Web-Based
Operating SystemsUnspecified
Mobile ApplicationApple iOS, Android
Supported CountriesUS, Canada, UK, Germany, Spain, Portugal, Africa, South Africa, Ireland, France, Switzerland, Malaysia, Australia
Supported LanguagesEnglish, French, German, Spanish and more

Frequently Asked Questions

Sage Accounting is online accounting software made to simplify life for small business owners, entrepreneurs, and freelancers by providing the functions needed to take care of daily business to-dos. Users can create and send professional quotes and invoices, track income and expenses and know where the business' financials stand. Every Sage Business Cloud Accounting subscription includes unlimited access to support as well as automatic backups and product updates.

Sage Accounting starts at $10.

QuickBooks Desktop Enterprise, Xero, and FreshBooks are common alternatives for Sage Accounting.

Reviewers rate API for custom integration and Expense management highest, with a score of 9.8.

The most common users of Sage Accounting are from Small Businesses (1-50 employees).
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Reviews and Ratings

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Score 10 out of 10
Vetted Review
Verified User
I use Sage Accounting for accounts, bookkeeping, and VAT preparation. I also use the payroll software as well. I believe one of the best things about Sage Accounting software is that reports are user-friendly for our clients who don’t always understand the accountancy jargon. They are laid out and easy to understand which makes them more meaningful for the end user. This differs from other accounting software that I have used.
  • Detailed but understandable reporting
  • Good bank feed function
  • Easy to track the profitability of the business
  • Would like more reports geared up toward the cash accounting VAT scheme
Sage Accounting is well suited for accountants, but also for general business owners, to use to keep track of their income and expenses.
Score 9 out of 10
Vetted Review
Verified User
Incentivized
We use Sage Accounting for the majority of our business accounting needs. Clients ask us for quotes which are so easy to formulate, and once the job has been done to be able to check the quote and convert it into an invoice is so easy. We have products & services set up with both sales and cost analysis entered, making it easy to see the profit on each quote. To be able to access our accounting from the Cloud makes working from different sites a great option, particularly during Covid when most of us were working from home. Even now some of us work remotely, but it doesn't stop us being able to work efficiently.
  • Sales Quotes to Invoices
  • Purchase Credit Notes
  • Direct import from Bank Accounts
  • Reconciling transfers between bank accounts
  • Editing Sales Invoices after a VAT return has been produced
  • 2 step authentication
I have used Sage Accounting for many years and find it really easy to use. Others don't seem to be so user friendly. It is good that if you do make a mistake it is easy to rectify. The only thing I find a nusiance is not being able to edit Sales invoices after a VAT return has been run. Especially when its something like the reference or details I want to edit and not the date or money.
Score 10 out of 10
Vetted Review
Verified User
Incentivized
I recommend Sage to all my clients because it’s so easy to use and works very well with many other Apps. It’s easy to correct an error posting and has great reporting functions.
  • They have excellent customer service. Always answer the phone and offer support until problem resolved.
  • There is a cloud based function that is idea for remote working.
  • Lots of online tutorials.
  • I find it difficult to record journals in cloud accounting. Maybe I just don’t have the knowledge.
  • It’s important to export all unrecorded sync bank transactions to Excel to send to clients to explain the payment receipts before being posted. This function is not available on the cloud and makes life harder, having to call out the transactions to clients over the phone.
It works great with the AutoEntry App. It is easy to make changes after posting.
Phil Clarke | TrustRadius Reviewer
Score 10 out of 10
Vetted Review
Verified User
Incentivized
I run a one-person Limited Company and I was always concerned about being able to keep on top of my accounts, record keeping, invoicing and so on. This became a real concern when MTD (Making Tax Digital) became a requirement as I had to have software for submitting VAT (Value-added tax) returns, and I didn't know which platform to use. Having read the reviews, I chose Sage Accounting and I've found it to be really easy to use and has helped streamline my processes and takes less time that what I was doing before.

I only need the basic Accounting package and it does everything I need. My accountant can access my records, so they like it as well.
  • Invoicing
  • VAT returns
  • Cash flow
  • Profit and Loss statements
  • Reporting - I'd like to be able to compare YTD vs LYTD
  • Reconciling bank accounts - I find this quite tricky
I find being able to generate invoices that are of a required professional standard template that my clients like. Being able to invoice quickly and keep track of when invoices are paid, its been useful getting reminders on the occasions when invoices have gone overdue to enable me to track payments.
Score 10 out of 10
Vetted Review
Verified User
Incentivized
Used daily in my work and my own business. Very intuitive, replaced TasBooks2 for me in my business and also Sage Line 50 at my work. Cloud availability is key for me.
  • Bank integration
  • Payment matching
  • Easy set up of opening balances
  • No end-of-year routing
  • Nothing comes to mind at present
I have already introduced it to my Golf Club, I set up the nominals and opening balances and trained the staff in how to use the program. Very suited to a business that does not require stock control via the accounts system. It's also very useful in golf clubs and similar businesses where people involved in the accounts are volunteers and not based in the office. They have the ability through Cloud software to access it from anywhere.
Score 10 out of 10
Vetted Review
Verified User
Incentivized
I use Sage Accounting for general accounting.
Bank Reconcilation, that are downloaded or imported directly from the bank.
VAT returns, and the submissions to HMRC.
Ensuring Purchase invoices are recorded and paid.
Creating P&L for each department and the company as a whole.
Analysis of sales, via departments, Nominal analysis to understand trends.
  • VAT Returns
  • Bank Reconciliations
  • Departmental Analysis
  • Sales analysis
  • Nominal Analysis
  • Function Keys, accountants like quick keys
  • Reporting, custom reports not simple
  • Switching from one company to the next
Ease of use, is so important
The ability to import via CSV, to avoid mistakes and to save time
Importing via the bank

Transferring from one company to another, you have to have separate emails and logins
February 26, 2024

Godsend for my accounts.

Score 9 out of 10
Vetted Review
Verified User
Incentivized
I use Sage Accounting to manage my business finances. I have been using this for around 2 years, prior to this I had been keeping track with spreadsheets, but as the business grew and regulation was brought in I needed to move to something more suitable. Having tried an alternative, I landed on Sage as I found it very easy to get myself onboarded. I had support from the ever-helpful customer service team for answering the question, but honestly, I did not need them as it was pretty intuitive. I usually have to use it a few times a month to carry out key tasks of mine, and it is always a doddle. VAT returns are a breeze, and I get a pretty helpful view of the financial health of my business. I would certainly recommend the product to other small businesses that are starting. It has saved me so much time and heartache. As my business grows, there are additional tools that I can add, but for the moment, what I have is perfect for my needs!
  • Bank Reconciliations.
  • VAT returns.
  • Cash flow.
  • General management of accounts.
  • Speed could be a bit better, feel that loading bank transactions takes a while.
  • Sometimes, I get a bit confused by the order in which the bank transactions are presented, especially if I am looking to do manual reconciliations.
  • Logging onto the website can be a tad confusing. A number of products to pick from, and in the early days, I was unsure of what I should be logging into.
VAT returns are so simple to do. Just a click of a button and it produces a report for the period in concern. Submitting the return is then just a single click. The only thing I wish it would do is remind me when my VAT submissions are coming up so that I can avoid penalties.
Score 9 out of 10
Vetted Review
Verified User
We use Sage Accounting for all our financial processing at our organisation. It allows us to create and easily send out sales invoices to customers and record purchase invoices. The bank feed tool allows us to easily reconcile all our transactions. The quick create tool is a really useful feature to quickly create an invoice or set up a supplier. Having the cash flow forecast dashboard on the front page makes it so easy to monitor our cash flow position right when we log on.
  • HMRC Making Tax Digital direct calculation and submission
  • Super easy to set up new customers and new suppliers
  • Bank feed tool to reconcile transactions
  • Creating payment files to submit to the bank
  • Correcting transactions can be a bit clunky and hard to pin down
  • No full year end rollover process, have to do it manually
Sage Accounting is well suited to a small to medium business that produces a regular number of invoices. As a medium-sized conference centre, Sage Accounting is really well suited to our needs as we need to create and email out invoices to customers on a regular basis. Most invoices include a number of different items that can easily be assigned to different nominal codes and different VAT codes. The functionality can calculate amounts based on price and quantity, and then the invoice can be directly emailed to the customer.
Score 10 out of 10
Vetted Review
Verified User
Sage Accounting is used daily for the Charity/Business I work for. From day-to-day purchasing entries, Invoicing and financial reporting. All our purchase receipts are now stored electronically in Sage Accounting (no more searching through filing cabinets) or having the auditors send me a list of receipts they want to see. Sales receipts look professional and recurring invoices can be sent automatically, making life so much easier. Using Bank feeds is another great time saver too.
  • Storing purchase receipts with the purchase entries.
  • Recurring invoices.
  • Professional looking invoices.
  • Reporting.
  • Live Bank Feeds
  • Tieing off year end figures, to start a new financial year.
  • Sage and AutoEntry to transfer data to correctly - Invoice box!
  • Ability to use multiple letterheads and banking information on receipts.
  • Easier way of entering and recording of Assets for reporting
Sage accounting is well suited to day-to-day invoicing, recording of purchases and storing of receipts. Excellent at bank reconciliations and reporting. Great for recurring invoicing and the monitoring and reminding of debtors.
Not found anything Sage does not do well.
Stan Klaff | TrustRadius Reviewer
Score 10 out of 10
Vetted Review
Verified User
I use Sage Accounting and Sage Payroll in our international fraternity. On the counsel of our auditors, we transitioned from QuickBooks. Sage Accounting's array of features has proven invaluable, particularly for generating reports for our global senior members. This has significantly enhanced our financial standing. The streamlined data capture process is both swift and straightforward.
  • Invoicing
  • Creditors - particularly useful
  • Reports
  • Stock control - would like simpler options
Sage Accounting suits my needs perfectly, and I struggle to find a situation where it isn't the ideal choice. It serves every purpose efficiently and is essential for our organization. Frankly, it's the most valuable solution I've ever used.
February 21, 2024

Sage one stop

Sheryl Hoffmann | TrustRadius Reviewer
Score 10 out of 10
Vetted Review
Verified User
As an EME, Sage ensures that legally I have everything, I am able to use both the Accounting and Payroll solutions know all my SARS requirements are correct and compliant.<br>All our invoicing runs on the 1st and it is so easy to track available cash and profits. Payroll is quick and painless and I am able to submit my UIF direct from the platform. SARS declarations are simplified as all my data is calculated from the Sage platforms.<br>The Dashboard allows me to control the important aspects of my business enabling me to be proactive and address any issues before they can negatively impact my business.<br>It is user friendly and reliable. I would be lost without Sage.
  • Profit and Loss reporting
  • Invoicing, recurring invoicing
  • Banking
  • Covers all my needs so nothing
Every part of Sage interacts to give a succinct report of your business health. This is extremely important as an Entrepreneur as I do not have time to worry where and what is happening with my business on the financial side. However when needed the drill down facility is quick and easy. My accountant can work on the platform remotely and the auditors have everything at the click of a button.
Score 9 out of 10
Vetted Review
Verified User
Incentivized
As a self employed person, cash flow is critical.

When you're busy it is easy to forget to invoice or to follow up with late payments. The Sage Dashboard has solved this for me.

I'm an engineer, not an accountant so having something that assists me, freeing up time so I can get on with the bread and butter stuff is a winner.

I would have allocated 10/10, but I had to do a little learning (I still am) through the excellent support offered; but it did slow me down in the first few months - mainly because I don't speak accountant!
Sage can seem daunting when you first open it, but even for a novice it is worth the effort for the benefits you get.
  • Traceability - where you are spending. I started with a spreadsheet which had a column for 'electronics & computing' this captured everything from monthly software subscriptions to hardware and from light bulbs to dash cams. Sage has helped me streamline the spending.
  • MTD - I am MTD compliant, although I do not need to be as my accountant is and they complete my HMRC submissions. It does mean that I have a contingency plan if I have to change this service.
  • Debtor's - It is easy to be a busy fool and not realise that accounts are overdue. For a small business, the restriction in cash flow due to late paying clients is a killer. The dashboard feature helps with this.
  • Terminology - I struggled as I do not speak 'accounting' so there was a steep learning curve for me. A prime example would be the Journal functionality, for me a Journal is a diary where notes are written. The addition of a '?' with a short description against titles would have quickened the process. Please note, this is due to me being self-employed, so I had no previous formal accounting training.
  • Template Flexibility - some more options with fonts and image input would be useful. As a business I use 2 fonts 'Candara' and 'Calibri'. Candara is used for titles, this includes the company name and company details. It is frustrating that the corporate styling is not transferable.
Sage is obviously well suited for larger SME's and large businesses. It is suitable for micro and macro businesses if you wish to make the effort to understand your business cash flow fully.
It also offers MTD compatibility which is beneficial if you are VAT registered in the UK, but if you just wish to record 'X' came in and 'Y' went out with a low turnover it is too much.
Score 10 out of 10
Vetted Review
Reseller
I recommend Sage Accounting to my clients for so many reasons:- it's good value for money, easy to set and train people, simple to use, creates useful information to make decisions, I can connect as an agent to check progress, it's easy to link to Autoentry and other apps. It's a win win for the client and our business.
  • Bankfeed so all transactions are included
  • Easy to use - simple lay out
  • Useful reports - comparative profit and loss
  • Invoice processing and emailing
  • Statement automation
  • Login wherever there is internet
  • Supplier refund procedure
  • Automated email receipts for payments
I've recommended it to several clients who were in a real mess with their accounts. It has been life changing for them in getting organised and knowing their figures.
February 14, 2024

Sage Accounting

Score 10 out of 10
Vetted Review
Verified User
Incentivized
Our Company uses Sage Accounting for all our book keeping, Invoicing, Quotes, Reports and VAT. We have used Sage Accounting for 10 years and we also use it for our sister Company. I have used Sage Payroll in the past, but we now out source this to our Accountant, who also deals with the Companies Pension Scheme
  • Accurate Reports
  • Makes VAT returns easy
  • Helps to keep track on day to day spending
  • Quotes and Invoices linked
  • The ability to copy repeat transactions in Banking which are not recurring
We have always found Sage Accounting very easy to navigate and self explanatory. There have been occasions when items have been entered incorrectly, but the help feature is fantastic and the support guides usually are enough to sort any issues out. Occasionally, we have had to call Sage for help, when the issue is more complicated to rectify ourselves
Score 10 out of 10
Vetted Review
Verified User
We use Sage Accounting for Quotations,Invoicing, Maintaining Customer and Supplier accounts, maintaining the cash in the organisation.
  • Automatic bank feeds
  • Invoicing
  • Payroll integration
  • Integration to Caseware and Draftworx
  • Requires an integrated Fixed Asset Register.
  • Automatic bank feeds should be in real time.
  • Scannig of invoices should be a standard feature which reduces the cost of this automation.
One scenario where Sage is well suited is the ability to integrate excel reports which produce consolidated reports for a group of stores.
Score 10 out of 10
Vetted Review
Verified User
Sage Accounting cloud software managed the company's financial books and records. The software suited very well a small business whom needed to keep accurate records of its finances to maintain compliance with the Companies Act. It also served to maintain accurate records to support asset, liability, equity, income and expense record which supported the company's financial performance. The software had facility for multiple users with different levels of access, and also provided useful reports and dashboards which could be scrutinised by management.
  • Customer and supplier ledger data review is easily done in comparison in particular to Xero. Ledger types are separated rather than combined as 'contacts'.
  • The format of the data presented is clear, both on screen and reporting in multiple formats
  • MTD facility to operate VAT reporting in line with HMRC requirements
  • Bank reconciliation is easily performed, using the 'bank feed' function
  • Automated processes are brilliant, such as uploading purchase invoices or expenses
  • Menu structure is straightforward, and easy for users to navigate
  • Adding notes to customer and supplier ledgers with regards communications
  • Making it easier to change from one VAT scheme to another, when company's grow and need to move away from cash accounting
  • Users creating their own reports
Sage Accounting is well suited to small business who do not have high volumes of data, and chart of accounts are fairly simplistic in their structure. Different versions of Sage Accounting products should be considered when these criteria become relevant. Sage Accounting is also well suited for businesses who operate solely in the cloud.
Score 8 out of 10
Vetted Review
Verified User
Incentivized
I use Sage Accounting to organise our business inputs and output. All outputs are entries and alloted to nominal code. Vat returns are filled in by Sage then with Sage's help, our business files vat returns. All inputs are entry and alloted to a nominal code and vat entered. All transactions are ready available to view. All nominal codes can be seen. So you can easily find out how much you have spent in any given area. Recurring payment are very easily to set up and is so useful. I am now able to do our business year ends. This saves us money on account bills
  • Filling in Vat returns
  • Year ends
  • Reoccurring transaction
  • Bank reconciliation
  • Nominal codes to suit your business
  • Expert help
  • Sage community
  • Being able to save business names so as not to have to re-enter every month
  • Easier way to check vat entries
  • I would like help at the end of the phone not via computer link
I can only speak from my experience. Sage is well suited to business that are not run of the mile business as you can change nominal codes. Filling VAT returns are easy. Year end help is available so you can do your own year end. Sage is suitable to work with our accountants. Some accountants prefer other accounts systems.
January 14, 2024

Sage Accounting Review

Victoria Gillingwater | TrustRadius Reviewer
Score 10 out of 10
Vetted Review
Verified User
We use Sage Accounting all day every day! It is super efficient for us and our clients to collate the data and the bank feeds which typically is an issue at year end, with live data it allows us to work in year and clients aren't faced with any shocking surprises. It is also really user-friendly so we are always recommending it.
  • How up to date the live bank feed is
  • Navigation around the website
  • Customer service
  • Bank feed matches to be more accurate
Clients have significantly improved their understanding of their accounts and businesses due to Sage Accounting's comparative trial balance report. This allows clients to choose the period they want to compare and see various ratios which helps them to identify the biggest costs and where they're spending their money! This has allowed clients to be more prepared to save for taxes.
Score 10 out of 10
Vetted Review
ResellerIncentivized
I use it for my own company bookkeeping and my clients bookkeeping.
For preparing VAT returns and monthly and yearly bookkeeping tasks
  • Bank Feed
  • Supporting its customers - they have a support desk run by humans
  • Clear language and ease of connections to Apps
  • I personally do not have any examples of areas where Sage Accounting has room for improvement
Sage accounting is a useful accounting tool for sole traders to medium size business. in my experience if you are a manufacturing company or distributor of products then Sage 50c is the better option.
December 12, 2023

Sage Accounting

Score 9 out of 10
Vetted Review
Verified User
Sage Accounting is used as the full accounting suite for our day to day accounting. this encaptures, Bank, Suppliers and Customers.

The bank feed ensures reconciling the bank and having that confidence is very easy and allows more time then to look at the value adding areas of accountancy.

Sage Accounting is constantly updating with new features and reports which help to take a step back from a transactional level and allow a more analytical approach. This is helped further by Sage Accounting making the day to day transactions quick and efficient to post.

There is the ability to run reports as CSV files and then you can manipulate these however you wish, I use this function for the management accounts by exporting the trial balance, feeding this into my excel file and then this auto populates the accounts.
  • Bank Feeds - Seamless integration with bank to ensure no keying of transactions and thus less scope for error.
  • Bank Reconciliations - Due to the bank feeds these are quick and easy.
  • Dashboards - Easy to see at a glance who is owed and indeed who owes us. These are regularly updated and can be tailored to ensure you're seeing what is most important to you.
  • Always room for improvement on reporting
  • Further integration and simpler intergration with bank feeds. Some banks work very easily and simply, but others can be more complicated.
Sage Accounting is good for small to medium sized businesses. It's more focused on being simple to use and intuitive for business owners than for example Sage Line 50. I'd say it works well for businesses that don't necessarily have the accounting knowledge and experience that I'd say is essential to have from Sage Line 50.

It's great for sole-traders and small limited companies.
Score 10 out of 10
Vetted Review
Verified User
Incentivized
As a Company we have used Sage Accounting system for the past 10 years. It has changed within this period as it is now so easy to nagivate and produce your end of year accounts. We have also added Sage payroll which I have to admit is an absolute lifesaver it is such an easy system to implement into your business and if you add on the Pension module working out pension contributions it makes your job so much easier.
  • Produce comprehensive year end accounts
  • Sage payroll is easy to use
  • The Bank feed onto the Sage Accounting makes for easy reconciliation
  • Recognizing duplicate invoices
  • Number customer invoices as they are imputed onto Sage Accounting
  • Reduce paper invoices and input invoices from emails.
I find Sage Accounting helpline absolutely fantastic, there is always someone on the end of the phone or online to assist you with any problems that you have encountered.
Lorraine Garvey | TrustRadius Reviewer
Score 10 out of 10
Vetted Review
Verified User
All accounting activities are through Sage Accounting, including purchases, sales VAT returns, Payroll. My Accountants have access as well, to speed up Annual Accounting and Audits. Only real business problem is to ensure accurate records for our Accounts, HMRC returns and Annual reporting requirements. All of which Sage Accounting makes simplier and gives me confidence that I am doing all that I should as accurately as possible. Having my Accountants use the same software, reduces the cost of my bill at the end of the year, I can also quickly seek advice from them when I have any issues that need correcting. Its a great tool to have.
  • VAT Return
  • Easy to use
  • Links me with Accountants
  • Customer Support
  • Feels like there are lots of 'packages' with different logins
  • One Single Portal to access everything
Linking me up with external Accountants is great. The Quarterly VAT return to HMRC is so simple and easy to do. I can't think of anything where it is 'less appropriate', but I have a lot of experience with SAP applications, which are horrendous. Sage Accounting is far superior.
Thomas Kemp | TrustRadius Reviewer
Score 9 out of 10
Vetted Review
Verified User
Incentivized
We use Sage Accounting on a regular daily occurance. It helps me not only manage my own company and clients quickly and efficiently but also allows me to swiftly switch into another clients accounts should a query arise allowing me to be flexible and incredibly quick to react to new questions from my clients. I recommend Sage to any of my clients considering a new accounting package.
  • Client Management
  • Invoice Creation
  • Debtors management
  • Creditors management
  • Creating of Financial Statements
  • Filing of VAT Returns
  • Reminders for when to file a return
  • More reliable bank feed links, needs reauthorisation often
Sage Accounting is perfect for small to medium sized enterprises, it could be better for managing projects but I would expect to pay more for that service.
Score 10 out of 10
Vetted Review
Verified User
Practical Bookkeeping Services is a small business comprising of myself and my partner. I am a business development manager and she is a bookkeeper. We serve a broad range of sole traders and small enterprises providing a diverse array of services. Sage is essential to the financial side of our business, it is easy to use and cloud based meaning we can control our clients financials from any location, upload their invoices, reconcile them to live bank feeds and derive any reports or figures they may need. Without Sage we simply could not support the number of clients we do. Sage is all about working smarter not harder and as an accounting and bookkeeping package it is second to none. My partner has been in bookkeeping for over 30 years so we can say with all confidence that Sage is the best product out there. Aligned with that their after sales support, wider community of users and proactive engagement with end users is world class. They really do care about their customers and their support is both easy to access and human. All in all it is a complete solution to use as a bookkeeping service provider, its innovative, intuitive, continually developing and it listens to its users.
  • Live Bank Feeds
  • Uploading of PDF and JPEG Invoices with auto recognition
  • A complete and detailed suite of financial reports
  • A vast array of support, educational materials and networking opportunities
  • Client Management facilities
  • Client Management side could be developed into a CRM lite
It is very well suited to any and all bookkeeping and accountancy scenarios. Be it VAT returns, Tax returns, Payroll or year end accounts, Sage has the tools to deliver it all. The live bank feeds allowing for ongoing reconciliation, aligned with the uploading facility means clients accounts can be processed on a daily basis leaving no glut of work as deadlines approach. It is in our humble opinion the best of the best.
Emma Beaman | TrustRadius Reviewer
Score 10 out of 10
Vetted Review
Verified User
We use Sage to manage our invoices to customers and record supplier invoices as well as running VAT returns. The fact that I can do all of these jobs from my phone or laptop on the cloud is so much easier and enables me to work from home which I didn't have the option to do with previous versions of Sage
  • Online VAT returns
  • Reverse charge VAT
  • Easy invoicing
  • Editing data if mistakes are found
  • Customer support
  • Reconciling accounts
Ever since we made the switch to Sage Cloud Accounting it has been so much easier for me as a user, it enables me to create invoices when i'm not in the office or on holiday which enables us to get funds from our customers quicker and more efficiently.
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