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QuickBooks is financial management software that helps UK businesses manage their finances from one place. It's built for the self-employed, small businesses and growing companies alike.

With QuickBooks, you can:

• Invoice customers and accept online payments

• Track income, expenses and cash flow

• Prepare and submit VAT returns to HMRC*

• Run payroll (as a paid add-on)

• Connect your bank accounts and business apps

• Generate financial reports

By connecting your tools and automating everyday admin, QuickBooks saves you time and gives you the numbers and information you need to make confident decisions.

*Submitting VAT returns to HMRC is available on our Simple Start plan and above. 

QuickBooks Online is the version of QuickBooks you can access from any device, anywhere—with no software to install.

It's designed for UK businesses that want:

• Real-time access to their accounts on desktop, tablet or mobile

• Automatic bank syncing and expense categorisation

• Built-in VAT* and Making Tax Digital (MTD) for IT support

• Easy collaboration with an accountant or bookkeeper

• Automatic feature and functionality updates, with no manual upgrades

It's an easy way for UK businesses to get started with QuickBooks today.

**Submitting VAT returns to HMRC is available on our Simple Start plan and above. 

QuickBooks is built to support a wide range of UK businesses, from the self-employed to growing companies.

As an all-in-one financial management software, it gives you tools for:

• Invoicing and online payments

• Expense and cash flow tracking

• VAT and Making Tax Digital for Income Tax

• Payroll (a paid add-on)

• Financial reporting

The best fit depends on your business size, transaction volume and the features you need — see our pricing page to find the plan that matches.

Yes. QuickBooks has two plans made specifically for sole traders, the self-employed, freelancers and contractors—Sole Trader Plus and Simple Start.

They help you:

• Separate business and personal spending

• Track income and expenses

• Stay ready for Self Assessment

• Keep digital records for Making Tax Digital for Income Tax

As your business grows, you can move up to Essentials, Plus or Advanced without losing your data.

Yes. QuickBooks is a monthly subscription, and the price depends on the plan you choose. UK plans range from Sole Trader Plus for the self-employed, up through Simple Start, Essentials and Plus, to Advanced for larger businesses.

You can compare features and prices on our pricing page.

There are several QuickBooks plans built for businesses with different needs:

• Sole Trader Plus: for the self-employed, freelancers and contractors

• Simple Start: for small businesses that need core accounting and VAT

• Essentials: adds multi-user access and bill management

• Plus: adds project and stock tracking

• Advanced: for larger businesses needing deeper reporting and controls

To find the one that's right for you, take a look at the 'Compare all features' table on our pricing page. Need more information? Call our sales team on 0808 189 6993.

Yes. You can try QuickBooks free for 30 days with no commitment, or choose a discounted introductory offer instead — but you can't combine the free trial with the discount, so pick whichever suits you best.

Yes. QuickBooks is HMRC-recognised software for Making Tax Digital.

It lets you:

• Track VAT automatically as you work

• See exactly what you owe

• Submit MTD for VAT returns to HMRC directly from QuickBooks

It also helps you prepare for Making Tax Digital for Income Tax, so the self-employed and landlords can keep digital records, file MTD for IT returns, and help you stay compliant.

Payroll is available as a paid add-on to your QuickBooks subscription — choose from our Core, Premium or Elite plans.

QuickBooks Payroll lets you:

• Run payroll from anywhere

• Automate calculations and HMRC submissions

• Calculate PAYE, National Insurance and pension contributions

• Comply with sick pay, and maternity and paternity leave payments.

Because payroll is built into QuickBooks, your wage costs flow straight into your accounts.

Yes. QuickBooks connects securely to most UK banks and building societies, so your transactions import automatically each day.

Once connected, QuickBooks:

• Suggests a category for each transaction

• Matches payments to your invoices for your review 

• Reduce time spend on reconciliation

Open banking connections are read-only and protected with bank-level encryption.

Intuit AI in QuickBooks saves time by handling routine tasks like bank syncing and expense tracking ready for your review, and by flagging anomalies that may need a closer look. This reduces manual work, so you can focus on growing your business instead of bookkeeping.

Intuit Intelligence is a gen-AI-powered assistant in QuickBooks that uses specialised AI agents to automate tasks and personalise financial recommendations. These agents analyse your financial data, organise transactions and deliver actionable insights — saving time, reducing errors and helping you make smarter business decisions.

Yes. You can invite your accountant or bookkeeper to your QuickBooks account for free, giving them their own secure login to view your books and collaborate in real time.

If you don't have an accountant yet, you can find a QuickBooks-certified ProAdvisor in your area to help you get set up.

Yes. QuickBooks protects your data with multiple layers of security:

• Bank-level 128-bit SSL encryption

• Secure data centres with continuous monitoring

• Automatic cloud backups, so your data is safe even if your device is lost or damaged

• Optional multi-factor authentication and user permissions you control*

Together, these keep your financial information protected and accessible only to the people you choose.

*Customised user access by role is available on our Advanced plan.

QuickBooks offers UK-based support through several channels:

• Phone and chat support*

• Online live messaging**

• A large online help centre with step-by-step guides and tutorials

• In-product help once you're signed in

For sales enquiries, call 0808 304 6205 (9.00am–5.30pm, Monday–Friday). Once you're a customer, you can reach the support team directly from inside your QuickBooks account.

*Phone: Monday to Friday 8.00 AM to 7.00 PM. Online live messaging: Monday to Friday 8.00 AM to 10.00 PM, Saturday and Sunday 8.00 AM to 6.00 PM.

QuickBooks, Xero, Sage and FreeAgent are all popular UK accounting platforms. The right choice depends on your business size, budget and the features you value most.

QuickBooks stands out for its all-in-one approach—combining invoicing, expenses, VAT, payroll and AI-powered automation—at competitive pricing for the self-employed through to growing businesses. The best way to decide is to try it free and see how it fits your workflow.

QuickBooks Online is made to be simple for beginners, even if you've never done accounting before. It has clear navigation, built-in help and resources like tutorials and guides to help you get started.

Most tasks, like sending an invoice, categorising an expense, or checking your VAT position, take just a few clicks.

QuickBooks helps growing businesses manage their finances and operations as they scale.

As you grow, our Advanced plan gives you:

• Custom reporting for clear insight into cash flow and expenses

• Multi-user access so your team can collaborate

• Customisable permissions to keep sensitive financial data protected

• The ability to send batched invoices and expenses

By cutting manual work and improving financial oversight, QuickBooks adapts to your needs — from sole trader to established company.