Sage combines AI-powered accounting and payroll so you can automate your finances, pay your team with confidence, and focus on what's next. Get 3 months free until 30 June. Prices start at £0 then £18 per month (excludes VAT).

Sage Accounting is an AI-powered cloud software solution you can access online anywhere, anytime. It's perfect for managing your business’ accounting needs and staying on top of your taxes. Accounting software is an important tool for small business owners. It can automate and support the tricky, time-consuming admin involved in running a business, freeing up your time so you can focus on growing your business.

With Sage Accounting, you can:

• Get paid quicker with trackable AI-personalised invoices, mobile checkout systems and insightful dashboards.
• Automate admin with AI-powered data capture for receipts and invoices to keep accurate digital records. 
• Stay compliant with correct VAT calculations and submit year-end tax returns to HMRC hassle-free.
• Opt to pay and manage people faster as your business headcount grows, without having to purchase a separate payroll solution. 

It's easy to set up, so you don't need any previous experience with this type of software to get started.

Is Sage Accounting right for my small business?

Yes, it's designed specifically for:

• Small business owners with up to 49 employees.
• VAT-registered sole traders, whether they have staff or not.
• Limited companies in any industry, from professional services to construction.

The software is flexible, allowing you to collaborate with others or grant access to your accountant.

Managing people?

Sage Payroll with built-in HR features is included with Sage Accounting at no additional cost. This helps you manage everything that your small business needs from one place.
You can add additional users to your payroll from within the product, where you will need to pay per employee, per month. Each Sage Accounting plan includes limits to how many employees you can add depending on your business size, so you will only pay more when you choose to upgrade or add employees. 

Better with Sage Copilot – our AI-powered productivity assistant 

This is included in every plan with Sage Accounting and enhances the included features, helping you automate admin tasks and get free guidance and support with real-time decision making.  

Yes, Sage One became Sage Accounting in 2016, and it's been vastly improved since then. Sage Accounting is now a market-leading cloud accounting solution that's easy to set up and use. It offers competitive pricing and plans to suit a variety of accounting needs, from simple Self Assessment to more complex business trading activities.

Sage Accounting is hosted online, so there's no need to download any software onto your phone or computer. Simply visit Sage.com, and use the 'Login' button at the top of your screen to access your secure cloud solution.

You can also use the handy Sage Accounting mobile app.

 All three plans (Start, Standard, and Plus) give you the fundamental features you need to manage your accounting.

• Accounting Start is ideal for businesses who are starting out. This plan is popular with VAT-registered sole traders and micro-businesses.
• Accounting Standard is ideal for small businesses. It includes everything Start offers, plus more advanced features like snapping and uploading photos of receipts and other financial documents.
• Accounting Plus offers all of the Standard features, plus you can create financial budgets, manage inventory, and get support for multiple currencies.

You can upgrade, change, or cancel plans at any time. All pricing excludes VAT.

It’s quick and easy to switch to Sage Accounting. You can import your chart of accounts, contacts, services, bank statements, and more with simple CSV templates and expert support.

Choose your Accounting plan

Got historical data? Move from your current accounting software to Sage Accounting with 2 years of transactional data, all of your chart of accounts, your customers and suppliers list, and more. Sage picks up the bill.

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Sage Accounting works on any device, including:

• PCs and laptops (Windows and Mac).
• Smartphones (iPhone and Android).
• Tablets (iPad and Android).

It also has an app for iOS and Android.

Since Sage Accounting is a cloud solution, there's no need to install anything. You can access it directly through your web browser.

The mobile version offers a simplified feature set but includes all core functions. Any work done on one device is automatically updated across all devices, so you can switch between them seamlessly or use just one.

Security and performance

• Your data is protected with bank-level security and backed up automatically in the cloud.
• Sage Accounting runs smoothly even on low internet speeds. A 2 Mbps connection is the minimum requirement, and typical 4G speeds are more than sufficient.
• For the best experience, we recommend using the latest version of your web browser.

Whether you're just starting out or scaling your business, Sage Accounting delivers the flexibility, support, and compliance tools you need to succeed. 

Sage Accounting features integrated CIS filing, unlimited transactions and chart of accounts, and UK-based support. In contrast to Xero and QuickBooks, Sage provides built-in GDPR compliance and comes with Sage Copilot, the AI-powered productivity assistant that slashes hours of admin and tedious, manual work.

Sage Business Cloud Accounting & Payroll gives you everything you need to manage payroll and accounting together, in one easy-to-use cloud platform. You’ll save time, reduce errors, and keep your business fully compliant - without juggling separate systems. It’s ideal for businesses moving from BrightPay who want a seamless, future-proof solution that grows with them.