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Old 06-01-10, 11:52 PM
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Wink Accounts packages advice

Can anyone recommend a straight forward to use accounts package that is suitable for a UK company and the UK taxman.

I'm quite happy with numbers, just things like eventually having to deal with VAT returns makes me a bit giddy, so the easier to use the better.

So far, Ive been told Sage is too complicated, but quickbooks is easier to understand.

Any good/bad experiences with quickbooks, or other alternatives?

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Hi Paula

Personally I /we use Quickbooks - find it fairly easy to use, like any package though it has its draw backs but would be fairly happy to stick my neck out and recommend it
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Although I havent used it myself, I've heard lots of good things about KashFlow Accounting software.

Its supposed to be very user friendly, and you can also download a free trial, so you can try it out first.

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thanks guys. I like the look of Kashflow, will check it out

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Hi Paula
Funny enough I am going through the same process at the moment.
I have got an appt booked with a sage bod on Monday for a demo.
I will report back with my findings
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I should have also added. have a chat with your account and see what they are using and make sure that you can export your accounts in order for them to undertake your year end.
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I should have alos added. have a chat with your account and see what they are using and make sure that you can export your accounts in order for them to undertake your year end.
100% top advice, and a primary consideration!!

No point going through all the pain to find out your accountant has never heard of your package! I suppose this is where the likes of Sage and Quickbooks win as they are pretty universal.
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Although I havent used it myself, I've heard lots of good things about KashFlow Accounting software.

Its supposed to be very user friendly, and you can also download a free trial, so you can try it out first.

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KashFlow is excellent. I use this as a business as well as sell it through our partnership with Kashflow.

Despite my bias as a seller it really, truely is easier than Sage.

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we use quick books too and once you have it set up to do what u want it to do it works well, accountant is happy with it too.

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I have used Quickbook Simple Start for around 4 years now. It's the best £42 I spent. As the name suggests, it's simple to use.
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