Xero

Xero accounting software has revolutionised the bookkeeping sector for the better. Easy to understand and accessible on amost devices, it is a great software for those who typically tend to shy away from the books and for businesses who want to automate their bookkeeping processes.

Tradespeople typically love it as it syncs with many specialised trade apps. Either as a stand alone file or combined with other add-on products it provides a powerful offering. I am a Xero silver partner and am familiar with a range of add on programs that connect to it.

Quickbooks

I am a Quickbooks certified partner and happy to help you get the most out of your file. Quickbooks online is a powerful accounting software that retails at a great price. It has alot of functionality inherently built into the file that the other softwares can only provide through the purchase of an additional add on product. It also has good phone support. For this reason I think it is a good fit for some businesses.

However, what I commonly find is that with this increased functionality, it is important to have a good bookkeeping routine to ensure that you are recording the information correctly and not inadvertently creating mistakes that will later cause your accountant problems. If you cut corners with Quickbooks, you will later wish you had not. I am able to advise you how to avoid this and use it effectively.