Sage is accounting software widely used by UK businesses to manage bookkeeping, invoicing, VAT returns, payroll and financial reporting. It allows businesses to record financial transactions, connect bank feeds, track income and expenses, and generate financial reports such as profit and loss statements and balance sheets. Many accountants support Sage because it provides detailed reporting and helps businesses remain compliant with HMRC requirements.

We work with all of the main bookkeeping software packages available to UK small business users and often get asked for our opinion. This guide aims to help you choose the best package for your individual needs and gives insights from an accountants point of view.