Why use cloud accounting?
From keeping business records to filing your tax return, there is a lot of accounting involved when running a business. You may not enjoy bookkeeping but it is an essential part of ensuring you meet your financial obligations and keeping your business on track. Without an effective accounting system in place how can you know exactly what is happening in your business and why?
Changing from a paper or manual bookkeeping system to a cloud-based system may seem daunting but once mastered it can offer many advantages. Now is the time to consider how this method of working online can add value to your business.
What are the benefits of cloud accounting
- You can manage your business on the go with access to your accounts at any time from your computer or mobile with internet connection
- It ensures a robust and secure management accounting system for your bankers and HMRC
- It provides financial information in real time so you can avoid unnecessary overdraft fees, interest and penalties
- The dashboard gives you a clear financial overview of your business for better decision making
- It enables easy online invoicing and bank reconciliation
- You can connect to over 100 apps to manage your business
- There is no need to update software
- It should save you accountancy fees when your records are presented in a more manageable manner
Which cloud accounting software should I use?
Morris Crocker is a certified distributor and trainer of Xero and Quickbooks Online, two of the most commonly used online accounting packages. Using a cloud-based system will help to improve your understanding and control of your business and ensure you comply with the approaching implementation of Making Tax Digital.
We can tailor either of these software packages to the specific needs of your business and make your bookkeeping process as straight-forward and efficient as possible whilst giving your access to your accounts at all times.
For the vast majority of users monthly prices start from as little as £17 exc VAT for Xero or QuickBooks Online. These prices represent significant discounts over you sourcing the licences direct from the supplier. We can also provide you with full training and tailoring to ensure your online system is setup correctly from day one.
For more information about our cloud accounting services please contact Stuart Cann or James O’Leary. We can also arrange for you to view an online demonstration of both packages. See our online accounting case study.
Outsource your bookkeeping
If you are concerned about how you will manage keeping your records on an online system then our outsourcing service may be a more viable option. Please visit our
bookkeeping page for details.
