ACCOUNTING SOFTWARE FOR HEALTH & SOCIAL CARE BUSINESSES

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Q: What is the best accounting software for health and social care businesses?

The best accounting software for health and social care businesses helps you track stock, pay invoices to suppliers, manage your team’s time and pay, and keep track of their locations to keep them safe—all with cost tracking throughout.

Q: What does QuickBooks Online health and social care accounting software cost?

QuickBooks Online has plans starting from $22 /mo. To get the most out of QuickBooks for health and social care companies, consider QuickBooks Online Plus. It allows you to manage stock, track your team’s time and keep an eye on project profitability. Start your free trial now or see the latest pricing offers. See QuickBooks Online pricing.

Q: Can I use cloud accounting software for my health and social care company?

Yes, you can! QuickBooks Online is a powerful cloud accounting software that lets you manage and monitor your finances in real-time, from any device. With QuickBooks Online Plus, you can manage projects and stock easily and keep your health and social care business running smoothly.

Whatever type of health and social care business you run, QuickBooks Online can help you save time, support your team and stay compliant—so you can focus on delivering great care.

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Grow your health and social care business with QuickBooks

Your end-to-end solution for running your health and social care business. Track stock, pay suppliers and manage your team’s time and pay—all while staying on the right side of the ATO.

Track payments in real time

Online payment tracking lets you check the payment status of any invoice. QuickBooks shows you due or overdue invoices and can send automatic reminders.

Lodge BAS directly with the ATO

Prepare and electronically lodge BAS directly from your QuickBooks account. No portals or complicated workarounds, simply prep, e-lodge, and exhale.

Unlock a faster way to pay staff

Payroll tasks like calculations, importing timesheets, super payments, publishing payslips and reporting can take hours. With QuickBooks Payroll powered by KeyPay, these tasks run automatically, giving you more time to take care of your business.

Complete cash flow confidence

Get custom cash flow tips, real-time balances and financial forecasts from connected bank and credit card accounts—manage cash flow without juggling spreadsheets.

Connect apps that help you grow your business

Using different tools to manage your business? No problem.
QuickBooks connects with over 500 apps to help you streamline your processes.

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Simple Start

Start your business off right with basic bookkeeping.

$22

$1540/mo*

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Try it free for 30 days

Track income & expenses
Send custom invoices & quotes
Track GST & e-lodge BAS
Manage cash flow

Essentials

Automate your work to stay on top of business.

$37

$2590/mo*

Buy now & save

Try it free for 30 days

All Simple-Start features +

Set-up recurring invoices
Manage suppliers & bills
Multi-currency

Plus

Manage projects, billing, and contractors, all in one place.

$52

$3640/mo*

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Try it free for 30 days

All Essentials features +

Track inventory
Track projects & locations
Manage budgets

All prices incl. GST

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What our customers are saying

“QuickBooks makes our business more professional and saves time. I get alerts on my phone when there are outstanding or paid invoices. Customers can now also pay via direct deposit, credit card or PayPal. It helps to run the business efficiently”

Brooke Alexander, Cookie Doughboy (Sydney)

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best accounting software for health and social care businesses?

What does QuickBooks Online health and social care accounting software cost?

Can I use cloud accounting software for my health and social care company?

What is the role of an accountant in a health and social care company?

An accountant can help you manage your health and social care business’s finances so you can focus on what matters most—delivering great care to patients. Give your accountant access to QuickBooks Online so they can monitor your finances, create budgets, manage cash flow, prepare financial statements, check them for accuracy and identify things that need your attention. With QuickBooks, your accountant can also make sure that your tax returns are prepared, filed and submitted to the ATO in time for the next deadline. Find an accountant or bookkeeper near you.

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