Online accounting software for creators, influencers and streamers

While some platforms pay you directly for creating content, chances are you’ll need to send an invoice to get paid sooner rather than later.

A content creator invoice should include your full (legal) name, and company name if you are trading as a limited company rather than as a sole trader. You’ll also need to include a valid mailing address (this could be your home address if you create content at home).

The invoice should also include:

Client name – The full name of the client or company, whether that’s advertising partners or clients, that have asked you to produce content for them.

Payment terms – Include the date the invoice was sent, an invoice number and various potential payment methods. Most importantly, include your payment terms. You should agree beforehand what the payment terms are. A typical payment term is 30 days.

Line items – This is where you’ll list each piece of paid content, who’s paying for it and what specifically they’re paying for (including usage rights). This will differ depending on the platform(s) you’re using but each sponsored post would be listed as a separate line item.

Contact information – Give your client a personal email address to contact you on.

Remember to double-check all of the information before sending the invoice. Once it’s sent, it could immediately be put into processing for payment.

With QuickBooks, you can send branded invoices featuring your own company name and logo. Automatic tracking, reminders and real-time alerts mean no more chasing late payments.

You can also set up faster payments with QuickBooks’ partners including PayPal and GoCardless and save hours on admin.

Using simple, smart accounting software like QuickBooks can help you make good decisions from day one.

It saves you time on your financial admin, so you can focus on what matters—creating content and growing your following on platforms like Instagram, TikTok and YouTube.

With QuickBooks Online, all data that’s transferred online is protected with 256-bit SSL encryption. On top of that, your data is automatically backed up at all times.

You can migrate your data easily from your current accounting software into QuickBooks. Our experts are here to help with the switch - every step of the way. Find out how to switch from Sage or switch from Xero

Yes, you can invite your accountant or bookkeeper to collaborate on your accounts. This means they will have instant access to your data. Say goodbye to sending spreadsheets and emails - you can schedule your reports to be sent to your accountant by email automatically each month.

Yes, any professional software that you need to run your business, like online accounting software, is tax-deductible.

Accounting software is important because it helps accountants and businesses to keep track of their financial performance. Eventually, all UK businesses will need to use HMRC-recognised accounting software to stay compliant with government regulations. This is part of HMRC’s mission to make tax administration digital. The government’s first step is Making Tax Digital for VAT. This means that, from April 2022, all VAT-registered businesses in the UK need to use Making Tax Digital software to keep digital records of their finances and make VAT submissions to HMRC.

Different companies have different needs, but all businesses need an overview of their finances. QuickBooks’ all-in-one accounting software has helpful features for businesses of any size, but here are a few things to consider.

• Online is the most flexible option. You can pay monthly subscriptions which takes less toll on your cash flow and the software automatically updates.
• If you’re looking to save time, working in the cloud means you can send invoices, track receipts and get an overview of your finances from anywhere in the world and on any device.
• The government will be rolling out Making Tax Digital rules across all types of tax over the coming years. Make sure your accounting software is MTD-ready.
• You can find more tips for choosing an accounting software on the QuickBooks blog.