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Sage Accounting

Accounting Software

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

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Overview

Sage is one of the most recognised names in UK accounting software, and the cloud version has been steadily improving. If your firm already uses Sage products, the familiarity and data continuity can make it the pragmatic choice.

The compliance features are strong — Sage has always been good at keeping up with HMRC requirements. The interface has been modernised, though it still feels slightly less polished than Xero or QBO in places.

Best for

Firms already invested in the Sage ecosystem

Key Features

MTD for VAT and Income Tax compliant
Bank feeds and automatic reconciliation
Built-in invoicing and quotes
Cash flow forecasting
Multi-currency support
Integration with other Sage products

Pros & Cons

What We Like

  • Strong UK compliance and HMRC integration
  • Familiar interface for long-time Sage users
  • Good migration path from Sage desktop products
  • Responsive UK-based support

Watch Out For

  • Smaller integration ecosystem than Xero or QBO
  • Cloud version still catching up in some areas
  • Can feel dated compared to cloud-native competitors
  • Pricing can be confusing across the Sage product range

Pricing

Sage Accounting starts from £14/month. Various add-ons available.

Our Verdict

Sage Accounting makes sense if you are already in the Sage ecosystem and the migration cost of switching to Xero or QBO is not justified. For new setups, we generally recommend Xero or QBO first.

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Other Accounting Software Tools

Xero

Our Pick

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

QuickBooks Online

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

FreeAgent

Best Value

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

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Sage Accounting Review for Accounting Firms | NerdNumbers