Benefit from a small business solution that brings the tools you need to run your business in one place. Get one small business package that covers accounting, payroll, and HR.
Get started right away. Whether you're a new business or making a switch, get integrated accounting and payroll software that's easy to set up on your desktop or mobile.
Upgrade, add features, or use only what you pay for as your team grows. From start up to success, your admin is covered every step of the way.
Securely store digital records, snap receipts in real-time and stay on top of invoices. Estimate and make decisions faster with connected, reliable, accurate data in one small business software package.
Bring accounting, payroll and HR together with Sage Accounting. Manage the essentials in one connected place and add more as your business grows.
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Sage Accounting helps you:
Simple accounting software for non-VAT registered sole traders to manage income, expenses and tax with confidence. Get help becoming MTD-ready.
Your trusted partner for faster, easy payroll. Get payroll essentials that are compliant and HMRC-recognised.
For small businesses ready to grow their team without the people admin getting in the way.
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A software suite for small business is a collection of interconnected applications - such as accounting, payroll, and HR designed to work together. They help manage all your core business needs in one place, in one system, instead of using separate tools for different tasks. Integrated small business software that includes accounting, payroll, and HR can make business management easier and more efficient.
This means less manual reconciliation, fewer errors, and a clearer view of your finances. Sage Accounting is a cloud-based suite you start with the tools you need now and add more as your business grows.
Key Benefits
Sage Accounting software package for accounting, payroll, and HR
Sage Accounting is an AI-powered cloud software suite that includes both accounting and payroll in one, with HR features included. You can access online anywhere, anytime. It's perfect for managing your business’ accounting needs like staying on top of your taxes while also having payroll and HR capabilities at no extra cost.
It’s designed specifically for:
Managing people?
You can add additional Sage Payroll 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.
Most small businesses need both from early on. A combined accounting and payroll software streamlines your business operations, keeping everything it one place. One of the key benefits of a combined software package is that it removes the friction of having two separate solutions. Sage Accounting works by integrating payroll data directly into your accounts. This reduces manual data entry, minimises errors, and saves time at month-end as you only handle your data once. In Sage small business software, payroll figures automatically feed into your accounting system, ensuring your team gets paid accurately and your financial records stay up-to-date.
Yes. Sage Accounting is a combined, cloud-based accounting and payrolls software that's perfect for small businesses and start ups. It is accessible from any device, with data backed up in real time so you're not tied to a single computer or office. Your accountant can access what they need without waiting for you to send files. Sage provides online accounting and payroll software built specifically for small businesses in the UK - it is HMRC-recognised and compatible for MTD.
Standalone accounting packages handle invoicing and bookkeeping - nothing more. A suite like Sage Accounting packages up accounting, payroll, and HR together with reporting tools that all share the same data. The practical difference is that payroll costs feed directly into your accounts, giving you consistent data in two places for a fuller, accurate picture. You’re not paying extra for integrations, manually exporting spreadsheets, or spending time matching up data. For small businesses planning to take on more staff or grow by managing multiple functions, a suite is a more scalable, cost-effective option as you get everything you need together at no extra cost.
Everything is billed together at the end of the month, so not only do you pay for all products on one invoice, you can also upgrade your plans easily without having to buy more or go through an additional on-boarding process.
Don't need a combined solution? Sage has standalone products more suited to businesses who just need one thing:
Yes. Sage is an HMRC-recognised software that is also Making Tax Digital (MTD) compatible. This means your VAT submissions can be filed directly from the software without manual uploads or third-party bridging software. This makes Quarterly and Year-End submissions much simpler. You'll be able to keep digital records secure, and your data accurate and up-to-date for compliance. Payroll is also in line with PAYE requirements. When HMRC rules change, the software makes automatic updates. If you're not yet registered for MTD, you can quickly get set-up with Sage as the deadlines roll out to more businesses. This will keep you compliant at all times.
Sage is one of the longest-established payroll providers in the UK, with over 40 years of expertise. It is used by hundreds of thousands of small businesses. It is built for small businesses by those who understand small businesses, which is what sets us apart from other providers like QuickBooks and Xero. Unlike standalone payroll tools, Sage Payroll is part of a wider package; your payroll data connects directly to your accounts, reducing the need for manual reconciliation. It's HMRC-recognised, MTD-ready, and backed by UK-based support. For small businesses looking for the best payroll option in the UK, Sage offers a scalable solution that grows alongside you.
Yes. Sage is designed to grow with you. You can start with basic accounting tools and add payroll or HR when you're ready, without switching platforms. There's no need to over-invest early; the combined packages mean you only pay for what you use - and that you only use what you need when you're ready. Many small businesses start with Sage from day one and use it well into their growth phase, which means there's no disruptive migration or software switching further down the line. We understand small businesses better than anyone, so have plans that are right for small businesses at every stage - even if you're just starting out. Sage Copilot, which is included at no extra cost, also means you get an in-built AI productivity assistant, so you never feel like you're working alone.
Yes. Sage small business software runs entirely in the cloud, which means there's nothing to install.
It's built as a genuine cloud management suite - not a legacy desktop tool with a browser interface bolted on.
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