Why choose Sage?

Sage Accounting is software for managing your business’s accounting. It allows you to quickly and easily create and track invoices, track cash flow, accept payments, record transactions, automate admin, capture expenses, and much more.

Sage Accounting is designed for small business owners (supports unlimited users) and sole traders (with or without staff) operating in any industry – from professional services to construction to retail.

You can use Sage Accounting either by yourself or with collaborators. It’s easy to give access to multiple users, including an accountant (if you use one). You don’t need any previous experience with accounting software to get started. Functionality can be extended with Sage Payroll, which also includes core HR capabilities. 

To make it easier to choose the accounting solution that’s right for your business, here are some questions to ask when making your decision:

• Will I get the support I need?
  Make sure you get phone and online support so that help is available when you need it.
• Does the software help me remain compliant?
  Choose a solution that makes it easy to comply with changing regulations. And pick a compliance specialist. Look out for GDPR functionality and HMRC and MTD compatible software.
• Will the accounting software grow with me as my business grows?
  It’s important to pick a solution that works for you now and in the future. Ask about future plans for the product around Brexit changes, compliance, artificial intelligence and automation – you want a forward-thinking team of experts by your side.
• Can the right people get the information they need?
  Make sure you have fast, easy access to your information. Make sure you have access to your finances on the go with an intuitive mobile app with customised views. If you’re using an accountant, make sure you can collaborate with them easily in real-time.
• What’s included and what costs extra?
  Some companies charge extra for things like bank feeds and have limits on the amount of client data you can add before you get charged. Be sure to find out the costs before you buy.

With Sage you get a complete package of accounting software with free bank feeds and unlimited client data included. You get more detailed functionality with audit trails that show details like invoice and transaction numbers. And most importantly, you get 24-7  support over the phone or online for faster help when you need it.

To discover even more reasons to move, see our Xero vs Sage page.

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Sage Accounting gives you a reliable platform that gives you extra peace of mind and confidence in your finances. We bring you functionality that others can’t, like in-app GDPR functionality so that you can manage your client’s personal data. Our solution simplifies the most complex functionality so that you can manage stock, keep an audit trail of data and even give accountants advanced views so that they can get the job done faster.

To explore more of the benefits Sage can offer, check out our Xero vs QuickBooks page.

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Sage Accounting is easy-to-use and helps you manage your finances quickly and easily. Our customers choose it because of the depth and breadth of functionality, including:

• Quickly raise quotes and invoices to get paid faster with recurring sales invoices
• Unlock detailed business information with instant reports of invoices and payments
• Effectively track invoices and view cash flow to be on top of your 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
  Customers also choose Sage because we have 40 years of accounting experience and award-winning support.
• Free UK telephone support with advisors trained in-house
• Knowledgeable compliance specialists that work with HMRC to keep you up to date on tax and compliance
• With 40 years’ experience as the UK’s leading experts, we know how to help you get the most out of you software

Yes. The Sage Accounting mobile app lets you run your business on the go with an instantly accessible snapshot of your finances. Your data is always up to date whether you log in through the mobile app or browser through any device. Use your mobile to:

• See how much money goes in and out of your business each week, month or year
• Set up a customised dashboard to see the information that’s important to you
• Spot trends in your financial data with interactive graphs
• Create expenses in seconds
• Send invoices to customers quickly and easily as soon as they’re raised
• View the cost of unpaid and overdue invoices and send reminder emails from the app
• Convert quotes into invoices in seconds
• See status updates on invoices to see when payments are made and then they’re pending

Yes! We make this process really easy by working with our conversion provider Movemybooks who can help you switch multiple clients quickly and easily. Your dedicated account manager can also help bring clients in from other providers or Sage products.

Yes. Unlike other providers, we give you the option to adopt Sage Payroll separately. Sage Payroll is an intuitive cloud-based solution that makes it effortless to confidently manage your payroll with security, accuracy, and compliance you can trust. Sage Payroll also includes basic HR capabilities so you can also manage your people, alongside your payroll tasks.  Easily switch from QuickBooks or Xero to Sage with simple set up and data import.

• Manage payroll for up to 150 employees.
• Easy-to-use, cloud-based payroll that let’s you pay your people in four simple steps.
• Avoid mistakes with fully HMRC compatible software.
• Automated payroll calculations and submissions.
• Secure self-serve payslips and P60s for employees.
• Multi-user access providing unique individual logins and added security.
• Easily manage pension requirements and submissions.
• Access reporting to analyse your payroll and make informed decisions.
• Manage employee leave and timesheets.
• Expert support whenever you need – 24/7, all year round.
• Easily switch to Sage with a simple setup and data import.
• Organise, manage, and sign document electronically.
• Share access with your accountant.
• Upgrade your plan to unlock performance management and shift scheduling.
• Automatically track your payroll data in Sage Accounting.

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