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 CSV/Excel imports — and stay Making Tax Digital ready — £9.99/month with a 30-day free trial.
No card needed. Takes under 60 seconds.
- Unlimited invoices and expenses on every plan
- AI categorisation tuned to UK tax rules
- CSV/Excel imports
- Payroll tools included on Premium, with no fixed employee cap
- Free read-only access for your accountant
- Plans £9.99/month with a 30-day free trial, 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.
CSV/Excel imports
Import CSV/Excel transaction files and organise expenses for review.
Invoicing that gets paid
Send branded invoices with one-click Stripe payment links and let the AI chase overdue payers for you.
MTD-ready records
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, tax-ready records. 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 CSV/Excel imports, 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 who need payroll tools and CSV/Excel imports 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 |
| CSV/Excel imports | Included on every plan | Usually higher tiers |
| Payroll | Payroll tools included on 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.
- Import any historic transaction data from CSV or Excel.
- 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 CSV/Excel import 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, LedgerlyPro combines AI receipt scanning, invoicing, CSV/Excel imports, payroll tools and MTD-ready records £9.99/month with a 30-day free trial — 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 for Making Tax Digital?
Making Tax Digital requires you to keep digital records and submit updates through compatible software. LedgerlyPro keeps MTD-ready records automatically so you or your accountant can review VAT and Income Tax updates before filing.
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 CSV/Excel import the same day.
Is my financial data secure?
Yes. LedgerlyPro encrypts data at rest, uses CSV/Excel import workflows (you stay in control of your records), offers two-factor authentication and is fully GDPR-compliant.
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