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Easy-to-use cafe accounting software

Running a cafe can be stressful. Reduce your admin load with an accounting system for coffee shop owners that creates and sends invoices, automates payments, and helps you follow Making Tax Digital (MTD) regulations.

We've made coffee shop accounting software a piece of cake

With decades of experience helping hospitality and retail businesses prosper, Sage has perfected cafe accounting software so that day-to-day financial operations take care of themselves. From managing stock to reconciling daily takings, you'll stay organised and profitable.

Automate stock and orders

Track ingredients automatically to stay well-stocked and cut waste with real-time inventory updates.

Invoice and get paid faster

Create and send invoices in seconds, accept card payments, and get automatic payment reminders.

Integrate POS data seamlessly

Sync your till or POS with Sage to update sales and payments with no manual input.

Stay on top of cash flow

Verify income and expenses instantly with easy dashboards and quick profitability insights.

Why cafes and coffee shops choose Sage

Whether you run one small cafe or multiple branches, a Sage accounting system for coffee shops can simplify your finances, staff management, and tax compliance. It streamlines financial processes so you can focus on offering great customer experiences.

Cafe accounting software features

From tracking sales to managing suppliers, Sage's intuitive tools for cafe owners make it easy to stay in control.

Sales and expense tracking

Monitor daily cash flow in real time.

Automated invoicing

Generate invoices and payment reminders automatically for catering or wholesale orders.

Smart inventory control

Track stock levels for coffee, milk, and other consumables to manage costs.

Integrated POS reporting

Sync sales from your POS system into Sage to reduce errors.

AI-powered insights

Use Sage Copilot to highlight trends, forecast cash flow, and optimise pricing.

Supplier management

Store supplier details, automate purchase orders, and track payments.

Payroll and HR features for coffee shops

Manage baristas and bakers fairly and consistently. Sage helps you handle payroll and scheduling with ease.

Integrated payroll

Run payroll quickly and accurately for full-time and part-time staff.

Shift and rota management

Plan staff schedules, track hours worked, and ensure smooth shift coverage.
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Holiday and absence tracking

Record holidays, sick days, and leave entitlements automatically for greater clarity.

Employee self-service

Empower your team with employees self-serve payslips and P60s.

CIS and compliance tools

Manage HMRC requirements, including pensions, PAYE, and National Insurance contributions.

Digital records and MTD compliance

Meet tax obligations and stay organised with MTD-ready, cloud-based record-keeping. Your records stay up to date and you can access them anywhere.

Digital record-keeping

Store receipts, invoices, and supplier payments securely in the cloud for easy access and auditing.

MTD-ready VAT submissions

Submit VAT returns directly to HMRC with automated calculations and digital filing.

Real-time data sync

Work from any device and see your accounts update automatically across locations.

Secure cloud storage

Keep financial information safe with bank-level encryption and automatic backups.

Audit-ready reports

Generate clear, traceable records for HMRC or financial reviews in just a few clicks.

Explore our cafe and coffee shop solutions

Sage offers a suite of solutions for cafes and coffee shops, including accounting, payroll, and HR. Choose what fits your business.

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  • Get paid 7 days faster and save up to 5 hours of admin per week
  • Create and send sales invoices
  • Track what you're owed
  • Automatic bank reconciliation
  • Calculate and submit VAT
  • Easy to set up and use
  • Be Making Tax Digital ready for VAT
  • Payroll and essential HR features built in

Sage Payroll

Easy payroll software for small businesses.

Get payroll with essential HR features to manage and pay your people with ease.  

  • Manage payroll and HR for up to 150 employees
  • Employees self-serve payslips and P60s
  • HMRC real-time information 
  • Automatic pension enrolment
  • Track and manage employee holidays

Sage HR

Flexible HR modules for small and mid-sized businesses.

For small to medium sized businesses that want a modular HR system that will simplify processes across the end-to-end employment journey.

  • Simplified end-to-end HR system that’s easy to administrate
  • Core HR and leave management with additional modules for performance, timesheets, shift scheduling, recruitment and expenses
  • Modular design, pricing and setup
  • Ready to go out of the box, no implementation required
  • Establish a single source of truth for all your employee data
  • Automate people processes to reduce admin and improve productivity
  • Easy to navigate employee self-serve for better employee experience

Cafe accounting software FAQs

Coffee shop accounting software is a digital tool that cafe owners can access on their computers, laptops, smart phones, and other mobile devices, to manage finances more efficiently.

It deals with sales tracking, expense management, and tax compliance in one simple dashboard. 

The software automates many of these processes through preconfigured invoicing and integration with your till or POS system, so you save time. 

It also makes it easier to see how your business is performing every day with features such as real-time reporting, giving you instant access to the most important information.

The best accounting system for a coffee shop is one that’s easy to use, connects with your POS, and keeps your finances compliant with HMRC rules. 

Sage Accounting is purpose-built to satisfy all of these requirements for small businesses and hospitality providers. 

It lets you track daily takings, manage suppliers, and stay on top of stock levels—all while keeping your books in line with the Making Tax Digital (MTD) programme. 

Plus, Sage Copilot helps automate admin and delivers insights that support smarter decisions.

Yes. You can easily import your financial data, customer and supplier lists, and previous transactions into Sage Accounting. 

The import tools include ready-made templates, so your data aligns perfectly across both systems. 

You can pick up right where you left off, while cutting out time-consuming data entry and minimising errors.

Cloud-based accounting means you can manage your cafe’s finances from anywhere—on-site, at home, or even in transit. 

Transactions, invoices, and bank feeds update automatically, so you don’t need to chase paper receipts or reconcile accounts by hand. 

Integration with your POS system also means daily sales flow straight into your books, saving hours of admin every week.

Yes. Sage protects your financial data with bank-level encryption, automatic backups, and secure cloud hosting. 

All information is stored safely in UK-based data centres that meet strict compliance standards. 

You control who has access to your accounts, and every login is protected with multi-factor authentication for extra peace of mind.

Get more than just great software

As a member of the Sage community, you'll enjoy benefits that help you and your business by connecting with brilliant experts and industry peers.

Award-winning support

Experts on hand to help you get the most out of your software and enhance your productivity.

Member Masterclass

Dip into talks and articles from the world's leading experts to help with business challenges, like using innovation to create impact.

Community Hub

A trusted space where Sage users connect, collaborate, and grow. Share your insights, find solutions, stay up to date, and get the most out of Sage.

Get practical advice and resources for cafes and coffee shops

Take advantage of the latest research, guides, and webinars to help your cafe or coffee shop business thrive.

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