The Right Tools for Smarter Business
Your Digital Toolkit: Software & Apps We Trust
Smarter Systems, Better Business
From accounting and payroll to automation and analytics — we’ll help you master the digital tools that actually make a difference. Because better tools mean better results.
At Accounting and Beyond, we believe technology is the backbone of modern finance. The right software doesn’t just keep you compliant — it drives:
Faster work through automation
Better decisions with real-time data
Sustainable growth with connected systems
We partner with best-in-class cloud platforms — tested, proven, and tailored for businesses like yours.
Whether you need:
Bookkeeping automation
Seamless inventory management
Integrated e-commerce
Or a single view of your whole operation
We’ll help you choose, set up, and get the most from the tools that fit your needs.
Ready to see what’s possible? Explore some of our recommended apps below.
Your Cloud Apps
Organised
Connected
Accounting & Bookkeeping
Get Your Numbers In Order - Effortlessly
From day-to-day bookkeeping to year-end accounts, these cloud platforms give you clarity, control, and compliance—all in one place.
Choose the accounting tool that fits your business and we’ll handle the rest, from setup to support.
Xero
Real-time numbers, easy invoicing, smart bank feeds, and beautiful reporting—all built for growing businesses that want clarity and control.
Zoho Books
accounting, built for business.Connect sales, expenses, VAT, and automation in one flexible system—perfect for service, trade, and product-based businesses.
FreeAgent
Intuitive invoicing, expenses, and self-assessment tools—so you can manage your finances without the fuss.
Quickbooks
Manage expenses, track sales, and run payroll all in one place—with robust tools and helpful automation to save you time.
Sage Accounting
Manage your accounts, cash flow, invoicing, and VAT with confidence—Sage keeps your bookkeeping simple, secure, and HMRC-ready.
Stock & Inventory
Stay on Top of Stock, Every Step of the Way (Including Online)
Managing inventory doesn’t need to be a headache.
These smart solutions track stock, sync with your sales, aid shipping and keep your business moving—so you can fulfil every order, without the chaos.
Zoho Inventory
Track stock levels, manage orders, and automate fulfilment—all seamlessly integrated with your accounting and sales channels.
Unleashed Software
Real-time stock tracking, accurate costing, and robust reporting—perfect for manufacturers, distributors, and ambitious retailers.
Management Reporting
Turn Data Into Decisions
The right reporting tools help you see the story behind your numbers.
Create custom dashboards, track trends, and make smarter choices—with visual insight, not just spreadsheets.
Zoho Analytics
Custom dashboards, visual reports, and real-time analytics that help you see the story behind your numbers—so you can make smarter business decisions.
Syft Analytics
Automated reports, forecasting, and benchmarking—get clarity on performance, spot trends, and share results with your team or stakeholders.
Spotlight Reporting
Turn complex accounts into clear, engaging reports and action plans—perfect for presentations and real-world decision-making.
Fathom
Beautiful management reports, KPIs, and financial analysis—track trends, measure success, and make confident business decisions with ease.
Job Costing & Project Management
Keep Every Project On Track
Streamline your workflow with tools built for job and project management.
From time tracking to budget control, these apps keep your team focused and your projects profitable.
Zoho Projects
Plan, track, and deliver projects with built-in time tracking, milestones, and real-time collaboration—all seamlessly integrated with your other Zoho apps.
Xero Projects
Track time, expenses, and profitability for every project—right alongside your accounts and invoicing.
Tradfiy
From quotes and scheduling to timesheets and invoicing, Tradify keeps every job organised—so you can focus on getting the work done.
Budgeting & Forecasting
Plan Ahead With Confidence
Whether you’re setting targets or scenario planning, these apps help you forecast, budget, and make the future a little less uncertain.
Stay proactive, not reactive.
Syft Analytics
Create, track, and compare budgets and forecasts—all connected to your live accounting data for real-time insight and smarter decisions.
Zoho Analytics
Monitor performance against targets, adapt plans in real time, and keep your business on track for growth.
Spotlight Reporting
Build and compare multiple forecasts, model “what if” scenarios, and stay ahead of change with clear, visual tools.
Xero
Set budgets, track actuals, and get simple variance reports—right inside Xero, for a joined-up view of your numbers.
Document Capture & Processing
Get Your Numbers In Order - Effortlessly
Automate the Paperwork.
Say goodbye to manual data entry.
These tools capture, process, and publish your bills and receipts automatically—saving you time and reducing errors.
Dext
Snap, scan, or email receipts and invoices—Dext extracts and publishes the data straight to your accounts, cutting paperwork and errors.
Autoentry
Digitise bills, receipts, and bank statements in seconds—AutoEntry sorts, codes, and uploads everything to your software automatically.
Hubdoc
Automatically fetch, organise, and extract data from receipts, bills, and statements—Hubdoc makes document management effortless and integrates directly with your accounting software.
Integrations For Automation
Connect Your Systems, Streamline Your Workflow
Make your software work smarter together.
With these integration tools, you can automate tasks, share data between apps, and keep everything flowing—no more double entry or disconnected data.
Zoho Flow
Create workflows that link Zoho and third-party apps—so your data flows automatically and your systems always stay in sync.
Zapier
Automate tasks and move data between systems with thousands of “Zaps.” Save time, reduce errors, and streamline your business processes.
Microsoft Power Automate
Build powerful workflows to connect your Microsoft apps—and hundreds of others—so you can automate processes, manage approvals, and work smarter, not harder.
Payroll and CIS
Payroll and CIS without the panic.
Paying your team shouldn’t be stressful.
These cloud payroll and CIS solutions make it easy to run payroll, manage deductions, and stay compliant—on time, every time.
Brightpay
Run payroll and CIS, handle pensions and auto-enrolment, and stay HMRC compliant—all with an easy, intuitive interface.
Xero Payroll and CIS
Pay employees and subcontractors, manage leave, and file with HMRC—right inside Xero, with data always up to date and connected.
Sage Payroll
Easily pay employees, manage statutory payments, and keep your business compliant—Sage Payroll makes payroll hassle-free for businesses of all sizes.
Payments & Invoicing
Get Paid - Get Moving.
Seamless payment platforms mean faster invoicing and simpler collections.
Connect these tools to your accounts for smooth, secure, and stress-free payments.
Stripe
Accept card payments, automate billing, and get paid faster—Stripe connects with your systems for smooth, secure transactions.
Go Cardless
Collect payments automatically from your customers’ bank accounts—ideal for subscriptions, invoices, and regular billing.
PayPal
Send and receive payments, issue invoices, and integrate with your accounting tools—PayPal keeps your cash flow moving.
Square
Take card payments in person or online, manage sales, and sync with your accounting—Square keeps your payments simple and your records up to date.
WorldPay
Accept card payments in-store, online, or by phone. Worldpay offers secure, scalable solutions with robust support and easy integration.
E-Commerce
Amazon, Ebay, Etsy, Shopify and Others - Effortlessly Integrated
Sync your online store with your accounting and inventory systems.
These apps keep your sales, stock, and customer data connected—so you always have a complete picture.
Shopify
A leading e-commerce platform for building and managing your online store. Connects seamlessly to accounting, inventory, and payment systems.
Zoho Commerce
Amazon Marketplace
Sell direct to Amazon’s massive customer base. Automated order management and accounting integrations save you time and reduce errors.
Ebay
Expand your reach, manage orders, and sync your sales with your accounting—eBay makes selling simple, whether you’re starting out or scaling up.
Etsy
Etsy makes it easy to manage your handmade or unique goods, with integrated order tracking and seamless links to your accounting tools.
EPOS Systems That Power Your Frontline
Smart, connected point-of-sale solutions—designed for modern retailers, hospitality, and service businesses.
Take payments, manage inventory, and keep every sale in sync with your accounts.
Our recommended EPOS systems integrate seamlessly with your other business tools, giving you real-time insight and helping you deliver a better customer experience—whether you’re at the counter, on the shop floor, or running your business from anywhere.
Zoho POS
Zoho’s POS connects your sales, inventory, and accounting—giving you instant insight, fast checkouts, and a single view of your business from shop floor to finance.
EPOS Now
Take payments, manage inventory, and track sales in real time—Epos Now’s all-in-one point-of-sale system helps you streamline operations, whether you’re in retail or hospitality.
Smart Apps. Seamless Systems. Clear Results.
We connect the right software so you save time, reduce errors and gain clarity.
Book your free consultation now and make your apps work harder for you.
The Right Tools, Working Together
Build a connected system that saves time, cuts chaos, and gives you clarity at every step.
With so many platforms out there, choosing the right mix can feel overwhelming.
That’s where we come in:
Only trusted tools — we recommend what we know works.
Seamless integration — everything connected, nothing duplicated.
Real benefits — less admin, better data, and more time back.
Whether you’re just starting out or ready to scale, we’ll help you build a digital toolkit that grows with your business and gives you the confidence to move forward.
What Our Clients Say
Real support. Real results. Trusted by businesses who wanted clarity, control, and confidence — just like you.
Accounting and Beyond transformed our messy and chaotic Zoho Books and Inventory setup.
By getting the fundamentals right, from setup to processes and reporting, they’ve given us real clarity.
We’re finally in control and looking forward to phase two of our project with them.
Having worked with Richard for over 20 years, he and his team have seen us through a number of migrations from Sage 50 to Xero to Zoho along with providing regular guidance, advice and their digital finance office service.
Accounting and Beyond are a valued part of our team and look forward to the next chapter and improvements with AI.
Partnering with Accounting and Beyond through their Digital Finance Office has been a game-changer for us.
What used to feel like constant chasing and confusion is now smooth, structured, and completely under control.
Their mix of expert guidance, smart systems, and proactive support means we finally have the clarity and confidence to focus on growing the business, knowing the finances are in safe hands.
Working with Accounting and Beyond has given us both the structure and the strategy we needed.
Through their Digital Finance Office everything runs smoothly in the background, while our monthly Virtual Finance Director meetings keep us focused on the right KPIs and future plans.
We now have the clarity, confidence, and proactive support to make better decisions and grow the business with control.
Having been introduced to Accounting and Beyond a few years ago, I have seen first hand how beneficial their approach is – not only to our business but also myself – as the owner. Not only doing they take care of all the accounting nitty gritty but more importantly their support, guidance and advice in difficult situations has been invaluable both for my businesses but more importantly myself.
Neil Weisberger
Smart systems should work quietly in the background so you can focus on flying forward with your business.
Owlpha
Ready to Take the Next Step?
Whether you’re looking to fix the chaos, build better systems, or get more clarity from your numbers — we’re here to help.
Let’s start with a conversation and see what’s possible.
With many years in business, I have come across many accountants and can honestly say that AAB go 'beyond'.
Ben Fisher Managing DirectorAAB pride themselves on their personal approach, expertise and taking accountancy and business support into a new era.
Not only did we need Zoho experts but also key support in a number of areas whether at finance director level or systems and process improvements.
Richard, Louise and their team (our digital finance office) are an asset for our business and we look forward to developing further with them in the future.