Accounting Software

[jon1965]

Does anyone know of a free accounting software. What I am after is something with columns for expenditure type that will work out Vat etc so that month on month I can work out a basic P&L.

I guess I could create one myself in excel but as it will be going to an accountant eventually I want it to look pretty

[ScabHunter]

Re: Accounting Software

Here are a couple of good ones, which are genuinely free -

Free Online Accounting Software in the UK | Quick File

Free Accounting Software | GnuCash

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[SXGuy]

Re: Accounting Software

Alot of accounting software may be too complex for your needs, such as bank rec's etc. its not needed for simple income against expenditure such as what you require.

If you check out Moneysoft Money Manager, its exactly what you require, its not free though, but i can show you how to keep it from expiring the free trial

[jon1965]

Re: Accounting Software

Thanks.
This is for a friend who is a sole trader. Currently there seem to be no controls in place, if i asked him how much his fuel costs were he wouldn't have a clue. Obviously he also needs to complete VAT returns.
He then sends everything to an accountant who does his accounts and tax return. Again a cost i may be able to reduce.

I can not help him in other ways but this I can do.

I will look at all the options
Thanks.

BTW I have reasonable numeracy skills.

[SXGuy]

Re: Accounting Software

Jon, i use Money Manager for client VAT. Other software can also do this for you, but id say the one i use will be the easiest to get your head around.

Check it out, it has a free trial.

All you need do is create a nominal class for each type of expenditure and income.

Create VAT classes i.e p = purchases @20% s = Sales @ 20%, x = exempt, 0 = zero rated.

Dont need to bother with setting up bank accounts etc.

Then you simply enter in to a ledger each item.

If you set the vat return settings then all you need do is click 1 button to pull up and file a vat return every quarter.