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Sage 50 Accounts with Ai

Powerful desktop accounting with Sage 50 Accounts

Get a complete view of your business finances and inventory, enhanced by cloud connectivity and AI-powered automation. Now with Sage Copilot.

Sage 50 features

Work where you want. Less time on admin tasks. Real-time insights on your business. Get more than just invoicing with Sage 50 desktop accounting software.

Sage Copilot

Powered by AI

Simplify your business management with Sage Copilot, your AI-powered productivity assistant. Stay organised, informed, and proactive.

  • Timely insights: Get updates on profitability, overdue payments, and customer and supplier activity.
  • Automate tasks: Stay organised with key tasks like payment reminders.
  • Make informed choices: Spot opportunities quicker with real-time insights on bookkeeping, cashflow, and more.
  • Flag risks faster: Catch errors and inconsistencies before they become problems.
  • Streamline stock management: Never run out of stock again with automatic orders that trigger when you're running low.

Sage Copilot access is included for the users covered by your Sage 50 subscription. Add users on request (additional fees apply).

Sage Expenses

Powered by AI

  • Submit and manage expenses, mileage, per diem, entertainment in one place.
  • Employee expenses and business approves on-the-go with the mobile app.
  • Capture receipts with AI technology for fast and accurate data entry.
  • Use configurable workflows, instant reports, and real-time analytics for clear visibility. 
  • Automated workflows save time with streamlined approvals and policy checks.
  • Built-in compliance with automatic application of HMRC and VAT rules. 
  • Sync expenses with Sage 50, reducing manual posting and improving accuracy. 
  • Submit receipts instantly with real‑time Visa and Mastercard transactions to end reimbursement delays (Sage Expenses Premium only). 

2 Sage Expenses Standard users included in Standard, and Professional plans. Add more users or upgrade to Sage Expenses Premium as needed (additional fees apply).

Desktop accounting software, with cloud flexibility

Using desktop accounting software doesn't mean you're tied to your desk. The working week looks different for everyone, so take your work with you. With cloud capabilities, Sage 50 gives you greater flexibility and freedom in how you work and allows you to collaborate with your accountant, sharing data securely.

Choose a Sage 50 Accounts plan

No long-term contracts or hidden fees. We'll even help you get started with a bespoke 1:1 session with our experts.

Accounts Standard

Ideal for small businesses with simple to complex accounting tasks
Starts from
£115.00 +VAT/mo
  • Free on-boarding call and support
  • Making Tax Digital for VAT and Income Tax Self Assessment
  • Automated expense management
  • Supplier Payments included to streamline your payments
  • Manage cash flow, income, expenses and payments 
  • Create professional personalised invoice and quotes 
  • Create discounts to automatically apply to invoices
  • Set up invoices and transactions to recur automatically 
  • Automatic bank reconciliation 
  • Create and run bespoke reports 
  • Track and manage stock 
  • Manage multiple companies, departments and budgets 
  • Invoice & trade in foreign currencies (additional fees apply) 
  • Add extra users (additional fees apply) 
  • Manage and submit CIS to HMRC (additional fees apply) 

AI Features

  • AI Report Finder
  • Sage Copilot
  • Sage Expenses
    2 standard users included
  • AI Document Capture
    50 captures included + £0.20 per additional approved capture

Accounts Professional

Great for more advanced small business needs
Starts from
£234.00 +VAT/mo

Everything from Sage 50 Accounts Standard and:

  • Set up contacts with individual pricing and discounts
  • Create sales and purchase orders 
  • Set up sales and purchase orders to recur automatically 
  • Flag invoices as disputed
  • Fixed Assets register
  • Project Costing
  • Advanced stock management
  • Management reports for multiple companies, departments and budgets
  • Invoice & trade in foreign currencies (included)
  • Bank reconciliation for foreign currencies
  • Advanced credit control through Satago (upgrade to package required)

AI Features

  • AI Report Finder
  • Sage Copilot
  • Sage Expenses
    2 standard users included
  • AI Document Capture
    75 captures included + £0.20 per additional approved capture

Helping small business accounting flow

We're one of the leading names in accounting software for a reason. With over 40 years' experience behind us, we know how to save you time and effort with everyday jobs. Use powerful tools on your desktop, and take your work with you, thanks to online access and collaboration.

Sage is trusted by over 2 million businesses

Backed by 40+ years of expertise and best-in-class support

Built to simplify complex accounting for small businesses

Connected to the cloud for anytime, anywhere access to your data

“We could not run our business without Sage, efficiently or otherwise.”

Derrick Rowe
DPR Motorsport

Sage 50 Accounts FAQs

Sage 50 is accounting software for small businesses with in-house bookkeepers who need to simplify basic admin and processes like everyday invoicing and financial management alongside more complex business accounting & payroll tasks. Sage 50 combines the power of desktop accounting with flexibility of cloud connectivity, to give you time back, advanced functionality, and business-wide actionable insight.

Sage Accounting is for solopreneurs and microbusinesses with basic accounting needs who need a simple, light solution to send invoices, track expenses, and reconcile  payments. Sage 50 is a desktop accounting software with more advanced functionality for small businesses with more complex accounting tasks, like managing payroll and inventory.

Sage 50 Accounts will be installed directly onto your PC. You’ll have the ability to back-up your data locally, and won’t need to rely on internet connectivity to access your software. Sage 50 can handle large volumes of data, without the time lag. 

Cloud connectivity enables you to access your data remotely via Remote Data Access, so you don’t have to be in the office to review your accounts. You’ll also be able to use a number of time-saving automation features, which will connect with your Sage 50 software directly.

Don't worry about taking backups - Sage 50 can automatically backup and store a copy of your data securely in the cloud. If you'd rather backup locally, you can do that too.

Taking a trial will enable you to install and use the full desktop version of Sage 50 Accounts Standard or Professional for 30 days. After that, or at any point during, if you decide to go ahead and join Sage 50, you will be given a new serial number and activation key. Any data you entered will remain and you can simply continue to use.

We have an award-winning help centre for all customers, available whenever you need it. Head to the Sage Help Centre to find 100’s of help articles, access to Sage City and so much more. If you need help from a human, we have a team of experts on-hand. You’ll find all of the contact options using the link above.


Yes, Sage 50 Payroll allows you to process payroll at any time, manage your taxes effortlessly and be ready for the year-end. Sage 50 Payroll will help you to:

  • Confidently manage your payroll with security & accuracy
  • Be compliant
  • Easily submit your payroll online
  • Enable employees to access their payslips securely

Sage Copilot is an AI-powered productivity assistant that can transform how you manage your business and do your work.

It uses generative AI to monitor your business data, helping you streamline tasks, make informed decisions, and get more jobs done efficiently so you can focus on what matters most.

Learn more about Sage Copilot

Once you've purchased Sage 50 Accounts, set up the product, and started using it, you can activate Sage Copilot on your account. Sage Copilot uses your data to provide valuable insights, making it especially helpful once you've entered data into Sage 50 Accounts.

Payroll confidence starts here

Get it right first time. Let Sage 50 Payroll do the hard work for you, no matter your size and business needs. When you add it alongside Sage 50 Accounts, your payroll data flows directly in. Eliminate errors and tax compliance worries.

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