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 find (and master) the digital tools that actually make a difference. Discover the platforms we recommend and support—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 powers better decisions, faster work, and real business growth.

We work with the best-in-class cloud platforms—tested, proven, and tailored for businesses like yours. Whether you need bookkeeping automation, seamless inventory, integrated e-commerce, or a single view of your whole operation, we’ll help you pick, set up, and get the most from the tools that fit your needs.

Ready to see what’s possible? Explore our recommended apps below.

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

Effortless online accounting

Real-time numbers, easy invoicing, smart bank feeds, and beautiful reporting—all built for growing businesses that want clarity and control.

Zoho Books

Integrated cloud

accounting, built for business.Connect sales, expenses, VAT, and automation in one flexible system—perfect for service, trade, and product-based businesses.

FreeAgent

Simple accounting, made for freelancers and small business owners.

Intuitive invoicing, expenses, and self-assessment tools—so you can manage your finances without the fuss.

Quickbooks

Trusted, flexible bookkeeping for UK businesses.

Manage expenses, track sales, and run payroll all in one place—with robust tools and helpful automation to save you time.

Sage Accounting

Tried, tested, and trusted by UK businesses.

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

Inventory control that keeps up with your business.

Track stock levels, manage orders, and automate fulfilment—all seamlessly integrated with your accounting and sales channels.

Unleashed Software

Advanced inventory management for product-based businesses.

Real-time stock tracking, accurate costing, and robust reporting—perfect for manufacturers, distributors, and ambitious retailers.

DEAR Inventory

All-in-one inventory, orders, and production—fully connected.

Automate purchasing, sales, and stock control with powerful integrations, detailed reporting, and real-time inventory insights for growing businesses.

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

Transform your data into insight.

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

Intuitive, powerful management reporting for every business.

Automated reports, forecasting, and benchmarking—get clarity on performance, spot trends, and share results with your team or stakeholders.

Spotlight Reporting

Visual reporting and forecasting made simple.

Turn complex accounts into clear, engaging reports and action plans—perfect for presentations and real-world decision-making.

Fathom

Performance insight made easy.

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

Collaborative project management for modern teams.

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

Simple job costing and project tracking, built into Xero.

Track time, expenses, and profitability for every project—right alongside your accounts and invoicing.

Tradfiy

Job management built for trades and service businesses.

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

Plan ahead with clarity.

Create, track, and compare budgets and forecasts—all connected to your live accounting data for real-time insight and smarter decisions.

Zoho Analytics

Integrated budgets and forecasts—right alongside your reporting.

Monitor performance against targets, adapt plans in real time, and keep your business on track for growth.

Spotlight Reporting

Scenario planning made simple.

Build and compare multiple forecasts, model “what if” scenarios, and stay ahead of change with clear, visual tools.

Xero

Practical budgeting, built in.

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

Automate your bookkeeping from day one.

Snap, scan, or email receipts and invoices—Dext extracts and publishes the data straight to your accounts, cutting paperwork and errors.

Autoentry

Seamless data capture for busy businesses.

Digitise bills, receipts, and bank statements in seconds—AutoEntry sorts, codes, and uploads everything to your software automatically.

Hubdoc

Capture documents and streamline your workflow.

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

Smart integrations, seamless automation.

Create workflows that link Zoho and third-party apps—so your data flows automatically and your systems always stay in sync.

Zapier

Connect your favourite apps—no coding required.

Automate tasks and move data between systems with thousands of “Zaps.” Save time, reduce errors, and streamline your business processes.

Microsoft Power Automate

Automate across Microsoft and beyond.

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

Simple, reliable payroll and CIS for UK businesses.

Run payroll and CIS, handle pensions and auto-enrolment, and stay HMRC compliant—all with an easy, intuitive interface.

Xero Payroll and CIS

Payroll and CIS that works seamlessly with your accounts.

Pay employees and subcontractors, manage leave, and file with HMRC—right inside Xero, with data always up to date and connected.

Sage Payroll

Trusted UK payroll, simplified.

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

Online payments, made easy.

Accept card payments, automate billing, and get paid faster—Stripe connects with your systems for smooth, secure transactions.

Go Cardless

Effortless direct debit for recurring payments.

Collect payments automatically from your customers’ bank accounts—ideal for subscriptions, invoices, and regular billing.

PayPal

Quick, trusted payments—anywhere.

Send and receive payments, issue invoices, and integrate with your accounting tools—PayPal keeps your cash flow moving.

Square

Payments and POS, all in one.

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

Trusted payment processing for every business.

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

Sell online, anywhere.

A leading e-commerce platform for building and managing your online store. Connects seamlessly to accounting, inventory, and payment systems.

Zoho Commerce

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Amazon Marketplace

Reach millions with streamlined selling.

Sell direct to Amazon’s massive customer base. Automated order management and accounting integrations save you time and reduce errors.

Ebay

A global marketplace for growing businesses.

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

Sell creative products to a global audience.

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

Point-of-sale, perfectly integrated.

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

Smart EPOS for modern businesses.

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.
The Right Tools, Working Together

Build a connected system that saves you time, cuts the chaos, and gives you real clarity—every step of the way.

With so many platforms out there, finding the right mix of software and apps can feel overwhelming.

That’s where we come in.

We only recommend tools we trust, and we make sure everything works together—so you get better data, less admin, and systems that actually save you time.

Whether you’re just getting started or ready to level up, we’ll help you build a digital toolkit that grows with your business—and gives you the confidence to move forward.

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