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Philip Barnes & Co · Tamworth & Uttoxeter · Chartered Accountants

Choosing the right accounts system from the start saves years of rework.

We advise on selecting, implementing and training staff on accounting software — from startup packages through to enterprise systems. MTD compliance included.

Accounts systems

The right software, properly set up from day one.

Accounting software is only as useful as the implementation behind it. We help you choose the package that fits your business, get it running correctly, and train your staff to use it well.

The choice of accounting system matters more than most businesses realise at the outset. A package that suits a sole trader will not scale to a business with twenty staff and a payroll. An enterprise system deployed without proper configuration will cost more in support than it saves in efficiency. We work through the options with you before any decision is made.

For businesses at startup or early growth stage, we advise on Kashflow, QuickBooks, Sage and Xero — each with different strengths depending on your sector, transaction volume and the way your team works. For larger or more complex businesses, we have experience implementing JD Edwards, SAP, Microsoft Dynamics and Pegasus Opera.

What we do

Selection, implementation and training — not just a recommendation.

We cover the full process: assessing which system fits your business, configuring it correctly, and making sure your team can use it without coming back to us for every question.

  1. 01

    System selection

    Matching the software to the business, not the other way around.

    We assess your transaction volumes, sector, team size and growth plans before recommending a package — startup or enterprise.

  2. 02

    Implementation

    Getting the system running correctly from the first day of use.

    We configure the software to your chart of accounts, VAT settings and reporting requirements so the output is reliable from the outset.

  3. 03

    Staff training

    For the people who will use the system day to day.

    Practical training for your team on data entry, reconciliation and report generation — tailored to the package you are running.

  4. 04

    MTD compliance

    All VAT-registered businesses must use MTD-compatible software.

    We help you select and implement a system that meets Making Tax Digital requirements and provide ongoing support as the rules develop.

  5. 05

    Spreadsheet templates

    For businesses not yet ready for dedicated accounting software.

    Where a full software package is not yet appropriate, we provide structured spreadsheet templates that keep your records in order.

The packages

Startup to enterprise — we know the landscape.

We advise on and implement a range of accounting packages. The right choice depends on your business size, sector and how your team works — not on which software has the loudest marketing.

Not sure which system is right for your business? We can help you decide.

Or call our Tamworth office on 01827 60033 — or Uttoxeter on 01889 563550.