The Modern Accounting Tech Stack

Cloud-native accounting with the strongest integration ecosystem in the UK.

Best for: Most UK firms, especially those wanting best-in-class integrations

A solid all-rounder with strong automation and built-in payroll.

Best for: Firms with international clients or those wanting built-in payroll

A well-known UK brand with solid compliance features and improving cloud capabilities.

Best for: Firms already invested in the Sage ecosystem

Simple, clean accounting built for sole practitioners and micro-firms.

Best for: Sole practitioners and micro-firms (1–5 staff)

Purpose-built workflow management for accounting firms.

Best for: Growing firms (10+ staff) wanting a single source of truth

Affordable practice management with powerful automation.

Best for: Smaller firms wanting automation without the price tag

All-in-one practice management combining CRM, workflow, billing, and client portal.

Best for: Firms wanting a single platform to replace multiple tools

UK-built practice management trusted by over 6,000 accounting firms.

Best for: UK firms wanting affordable, straightforward practice management

AI-powered receipt and invoice capture that posts directly to your accounting software.

Best for: Any firm still manually entering receipt data

Free document capture included with every Xero subscription.

Best for: Xero users wanting a free document capture solution

Pay-per-document pricing for firms with variable volumes.

Best for: Firms wanting flexible, volume-based pricing

Proposals, engagement letters, and payment collection in one streamlined tool.

Best for: Firms wanting to streamline proposals and get paid faster

Accountant-specific proposal and pricing software that standardises your fee conversations.

Best for: Firms wanting to standardise pricing and proposals specifically for accounting services

Comprehensive tax software with MTD support, loved by UK accountants for its depth and reliability.

Best for: Firms wanting powerful tax compliance with MTD readiness

Cloud-first tax compliance from IRIS, with strong integration across the IRIS ecosystem.

Best for: Firms already using IRIS products or wanting a fully cloud-based tax solution

Advanced compliance platform combining accounts production, tax, and workflow automation.

Best for: Larger firms wanting to automate compliance workflows at scale

Feature-rich payroll software trusted by thousands of UK bureaus, now transitioning to cloud.

Best for: Payroll bureaus and firms processing payroll for multiple clients

API-first cloud payroll built for integration and automation.

Best for: Tech-savvy firms wanting payroll that integrates deeply with other systems

Established UK payroll solution from the trusted Sage brand.

Best for: Firms already in the Sage ecosystem wanting integrated payroll

Connect your tools and automate workflows with no code required.

Best for: Quick automations between tools that do not natively integrate

More powerful and affordable automation for complex workflows.

Best for: Firms wanting complex, multi-step automations

Beautiful management reports and forecasts built for accountants.

Best for: Firms offering advisory services or management reporting to clients

Cash flow forecasting that helps clients understand their financial future.

Best for: Firms wanting to add cash flow forecasting as a service

Financial analysis and reporting that makes advisory conversations easier.

Best for: Firms wanting to add financial analysis and KPI tracking to their advisory offering

Dedicated cash flow forecasting that helps clients see their financial future clearly.

Best for: Firms whose clients need focused cash flow visibility and planning

Automated AML and identity verification trusted by UK regulated professionals.

Best for: Any firm needing to streamline AML checks and client onboarding

Mobile-first identity verification with a modern client experience.

Best for: Firms wanting the best client experience for ID verification

Simple, affordable CRM that helps accounting firms manage contacts and track leads.

Best for: Firms wanting a dedicated CRM without the complexity of enterprise solutions