Accounting, bookkeeping and payroll software
Accounting software keeps your income, expenses and tax in one place. The right one for you depends on your country’s tax rules and how your business works.
What to check
- Support for your country’s tax — for example GST, VAT or sales tax — and its reporting.
- Bank feeds from your bank.
- Invoicing and online payments.
- Payroll, if you have employees, including your country’s requirements.
- Whether your accountant or bookkeeper already uses it.
Before you switch
- Use the free trial with a month of your real transactions.
- Check how easily you can export your data if you leave.
- Check the price once any introductory discount ends, and what the next plan up costs if you grow.
- Ask whether your bank connects directly or needs a paid add-on.
Free tools meanwhile
If you’re just starting, KitWren’s invoice generator, GST/VAT calculator and profit margin calculator cover the everyday sums.
This is general information. For tax and accounting obligations, speak to a registered accountant or your tax authority.
Free tools that help
- GST / VAT CalculatorAdd or remove VAT, GST or sales tax at any rate — with the standard rate for 70 countries built in and your country selected automatically.
- Invoice GeneratorCreate professional invoices with your logo, tax and payment details, then download a PDF — free, no sign-up.
- Profit Margin CalculatorCalculate gross margin, markup and profit from cost and price — or find the price for a target margin.
- Break-even CalculatorFind how many units you need to sell to cover your costs, and the sales needed to hit a profit target.
Accounting and bookkeeping software
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Frequently asked questions
Do I need accounting software as a sole trader?
Not necessarily, but it can save time at tax time, especially once you have regular invoices and expenses.
Can I use a spreadsheet instead?
Many small businesses start with one. Software helps once you want bank feeds, automatic tax reports or several people working on the books.