The business accounting software for construction and trades

Our accounting software for small electrical contractors, plumbers and tradespeople is easy to use cloud accounting software that you can use on the go to manage your finances quickly and efficiently. Our customers within the construction industry use Sage Accounting to:

• Quickly raise quotes and invoices to get paid faster with recurring sales invoices
• Unlock detailed business information with instant reports of invoices and payments
• Stay compliant by calculating and submitting VAT within our software
• Pay employees on time, every time with Sage Payroll
• Manage finances and keep on top of your business wherever you’re working from with the Sage Accounting mobile app
• Invite your accountant or bookkeeper and give them permission to view your finances with shared access to your Sage Accounting data for greater collaboration

Managing a business comes with the responsibility of managing payments, expenses, income, invoices or tax returns. To stay organised and to reduce admin, you need the best accounting software for small construction businesses to manage your accounts from one place. You can use Sage Accounting on the go to easily snap and capture receipts and invoices, reconcile bank transactions on your business account, and see how much money your business earns per month or quarter. You can easily prepare for a VAT return to HMRC. And you can work with an accountant and comply with HMRC guidelines for Making Tax Digital and Construction Industry Scheme (CIS).

Whether you’re managing a construction business, or you’re a plumber, an electrician or a builder, you need cloud construction accounting software that can reduce admin time, give you clear visibility of finances and make it easy to get paid. With Sage, you can unlock these benefits at any location, at any time with accounting software that’s perfect for construction businesses. Trusted by workers across the industry, Sage Accounting gives you the flexibility to work in a way that suits you, all while helping you stay HMRC-compliant.

Use Sage Accounting to snap and capture receipts and invoices and reconcile bank transactions on your business account. And see how much money you earn each month or quarter and prepare for a VAT return to HMRC. It's also ideal for working with an accountant and complying with HMRC Making Tax Digital guidelines.

Manage your contacts and finances securely with Sage Accounting. Record your contractors, subcontractors and business contacts in a single secure cloud accounting solution, including managing important details like UTR (unique tax reference), deduction rates and verification numbers.

Expense receipts can add up to a small financial windfall. If your receipts end up in the glove box of your van or your back pocket, try the smart, paperless experience that saves you up to 80% of your admin time. Simply snap and scan a photo of your receipts, bank transactions, invoices or other documents for your Sage accounts using AutoEntry. Then categorise them and publish them through Sage Accounting or share them with your accountant. Documents can also be scanned or emailed. AutoEntry captures tax summaries and full line item details including description, quantity and unit price so it’s an easy way to log the information you need, when you need it.