Bookkeeping software built for the UK.
LedgerlyPro is AI-powered bookkeeping software for UK freelancers, sole traders, contractors and small businesses. Automate expenses, invoices, payroll and bank feeds — and stay Making Tax Digital ready — from £9.99/month.
- Unlimited invoices and expenses on every plan
- AI categorisation tuned to UK tax rules
- Live UK Open Banking bank feeds
- Payroll for up to 50 employees (Premium)
- Free read-only access for your accountant
- Plans from £9.99/month, cancel anytime
Features
AI receipt scanning
Photograph a receipt and the AI reads the supplier, amount, VAT and category in about three seconds — no manual typing.
UK Open Banking feeds
Connect your business bank account via FCA-regulated Open Banking and transactions import automatically every day.
Invoicing that gets paid
Send branded invoices with one-click Stripe payment links and let the AI chase overdue payers for you.
MTD-ready tax figures
Your VAT summary and Self-Assessment estimate update live, so the tax number is never a January surprise.
What is bookkeeping software, and why does it matter in the UK?
Bookkeeping software records every penny that flows in and out of your business and turns it into clean, HMRC-ready accounts. In the UK that job has become non-negotiable: Making Tax Digital (MTD) now requires VAT-registered businesses, and a growing number of sole traders and landlords, to keep digital records and submit updates through compatible software. Paper ledgers and ad-hoc spreadsheets no longer cut it.
Good bookkeeping software does three things. First, it captures your income and costs automatically — from bank feeds, receipts and invoices — so you stop typing numbers by hand. Second, it categorises each transaction against UK tax rules so your profit, VAT and allowable expenses are always accurate. Third, it gives you a live picture of what you owe HMRC, so you can set money aside before the deadline rather than scrambling for it afterwards.
LedgerlyPro was designed around UK rules from day one: the 45p/25p mileage rates, the £90,000 VAT threshold, the £1,000 trading allowance, Class 4 National Insurance and the new MTD quarterly rhythm are all built in.
Who is LedgerlyPro bookkeeping software for?
LedgerlyPro is built for the people HMRC calls the self-employed and small employers — the businesses that find Xero and QuickBooks overpriced and over-complicated.
- Freelancers and contractors who invoice clients and want to get paid faster
- Sole traders who need clean books for Self-Assessment without hiring a full-time accountant
- Creators and consultants juggling multiple income streams
- Small businesses with up to 50 employees who need payroll and bank feeds in one place
- Anyone moving off spreadsheets to become Making Tax Digital compliant
If your accountant currently spends hours untangling your shoebox of receipts each January, switching to bookkeeping software means they receive clean, categorised books all year round — and you usually pay them less as a result.
LedgerlyPro vs traditional UK accounting software
Most UK small businesses don't need the sprawling feature set of legacy accounting suites. They need the essentials done brilliantly, at a fair price. Here's how LedgerlyPro compares on the things that matter.
| Feature | LedgerlyPro | Typical legacy suite |
|---|---|---|
| Starting price | £9.99/month | £14–£35/month |
| AI receipt scanning | Included | Add-on or limited |
| UK Open Banking feeds | Included on every plan | Usually higher tiers |
| Payroll | Up to 50 staff (Premium) | Per-employee fees |
| Free accountant access | Yes | Sometimes |
| Learning curve | Minutes | Hours |
How LedgerlyPro stacks up against Xero, QuickBooks, FreeAgent and Sage.
Get set up in under 30 minutes
- Start your 30-day free trial — no card required.
- Connect your UK business bank account via secure Open Banking.
- Import any historic data from CSV or Excel.
- Snap a few receipts and watch the AI categorise them.
- Invite your accountant with a free read-only link.
That's it — your books are live, your bank feed is flowing, and your tax estimate updates with every transaction. From here, bookkeeping is a five-minute weekly habit instead of a dreaded annual marathon.
Frequently asked questions
What is the best bookkeeping software in the UK?
The best UK bookkeeping software depends on your size. For freelancers, sole traders and small businesses up to 50 employees, LedgerlyPro combines AI receipt scanning, invoicing, Open Banking feeds, payroll and MTD-ready tax figures from £9.99/month — cheaper and simpler than Xero, QuickBooks or Sage.
Is bookkeeping software worth it for a small business?
Yes. If you spend more than two hours a month on admin, bookkeeping software pays for itself in week one by automating data entry, categorisation and invoice chasing, and by keeping you MTD-compliant so you avoid HMRC penalties.
Do I need bookkeeping software to be MTD compliant?
Making Tax Digital requires you to keep digital records and submit updates through compatible software. LedgerlyPro keeps MTD-ready digital records automatically so you (or your accountant) can file VAT and Income Tax updates on time.
Can I switch from spreadsheets to LedgerlyPro?
Yes — import your existing data from CSV or Excel on every plan. Most users move across in under 30 minutes and connect their bank feed the same day.
Is my financial data secure?
Yes. LedgerlyPro encrypts data at rest, uses FCA-regulated Open Banking (we never see your bank login), offers two-factor authentication and is fully GDPR-compliant.
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