Accounts payable automation: How it works, key benefits, and why your business needs it
Discover how AI-powered accounts payable automation streamlines invoice processing, reduces errors, and saves time. Learn the benefits for UK businesses today.
Amplify your work with our intelligent AI accounting platform that works for all client types. Reduce admin by 5 hours. It doesn't just process data. It predicts problems, alerts you to compliance risks, and guides clients to submit more accurate data.
With 40+ years of HMRC expertise, Sage is the UK's number 1 trusted AI platform for Accounting, Payroll, and HR.
The Sage MTD Agent is free for Sage Accountants. It automates compliance tasks and reduces admin work by 50%, so you can spend more time on your clients and advisory work.
Automate 1000s of routine client tasks today. Find out why 14,000 accountants trust our solutions. Our AI is easy to use and saves you and your clients time.
All our plans are Making Tax Digital compatible meaning we’ve got your clients covered, whoever they are.
*Excludes AccountsPrep
Choose Sage Accounting to access the MTD Agent that simplifies and automates MTD preparation for you and your clients. The industry first MTD Agent transforms MTD admin for good, whilst you stay in control.
Save 5 hours a week on admin work like invoicing, reconciliation, and tax. Sage Copilot automates and keeps you organised with cleaner, more accurate data that lets you focus on the strategic work that boosts profits.
Ensure your clients are ready for MTD, VAT, and Self Assessment with a future-proof plan they can trust. Sage Accounting is powered by Copilot, an AI-productivity assistant, included in all plans.*
*Not included in AccountsPrep
A customisable accounting solutions for your practice and clients. Only pay for what you need, add more features in-product. Available to verified accountants and accounting service providers.
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Sage Copilot
Sage Copilot is seamlessly woven into your day-to-day practice to empower accountants and clients to work smarter, faster, and more collaboratively. From automating tasks to enhancing communication, Sage Copilot is your intelligent partner in productivity.
83% of accountants believe AI will help foster client growth.
Automatically collect points each time you add a client subscription to your plan.
The more points you accumulate, the bigger your discount grows for every subscription.
We have 5 levels of Sage Accounting plans that you can help clients get set up with to meet their respective client needs.
Sage Accounting and Sage Sole Trader are auto-updated with the latest MTD legislation. In fact, we’ve worked with HMRC on MTD for years to ensure our accounting products make it as easy as possible for you to stay compliant.
Once you’ve signed up to your customisable Sage for Accountants plans you can add Sage Accounting for each client for an additional cost. You will automatically collect Sage points each time you add a client subscription to your plan – the more points you accumulate, the bigger your discount grows for every subscription.
Sage Accounting is a monthly subscription service. You can set up a direct debit or pay with your credit or debit card. To set up a direct debit you need to have a bank account in the UK with a local currency in Pound sterling (GBP).
The VAT per month is 20% of the product’s monthly price. There are no hidden costs and never will be.
Discover how AI-powered accounts payable automation streamlines invoice processing, reduces errors, and saves time. Learn the benefits for UK businesses today.
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