Hi I never availed of the free trial …I appear to have downloaded the app a year ago but never used it . Can I avail of this trial now

You can sign up a trial account anytime.

https://quickbooks.grsm.io/EU

Signing up for a trial version of QuickBooks Online (QBO) is a breeze, @arkmotors94. I'm here to guide you throughout the process. 

To start, may I know the specific country you're in? This information is a great help so I can provide a timely solution. 

In the meantime, you can refer to the steps below to sign up for a trial version of QBO:

1. Head to this link: Choose your country.
2. Then, click the tabs where your country is located.
3. From there, look for your country and click the hyperlink.
4. Once opened, go to the Plans and Pricing tab (the option will depend on your country version).
5. Then, select the Free trial option.

Additionally, here's a helpful resource that you can use as a guide in starting your QBO company: Getting Started in QuickBooks Online. 

Please let me know how the process goes. I'd love to know updates about this. If you have follow-up questions about signing up for a trial version, don't hesitate to post a comment below. I'm always around and willing to lend a hand. Have a great day ahead and take care.