Express Accounts

Small businesses that need to record incoming and outgoing cash flow can use Express Accounts, accounting software from NCH Software. It records sales, receipts, payments and purchases, and gives the owner a clear view of how the business is performing. It can be installed on a computer and used offline, and it can also be used by several people over a network or online. It runs on Windows and Mac.

Invoices, receivables and payments

Quotes, sales orders and invoices can be produced professionally, and recurring orders and invoices are recorded automatically. Accounts receivable and reports update as invoices are paid, and payments and deposits can be tracked. Bills can be managed and paid, purchase orders can be generated, and outgoing payments and purchases are logged. Cheques can be created and printed from within the software.

Reports for accounts and tax

More than twenty financial reports can be generated at any time, including the income statement, which shows profit and loss, and the balance sheet, which shows current assets and liabilities. Sales can be analysed by customer, salesperson or item, and the reports are described as helping to prepare tax returns. The software supports automatic MTD VAT reporting to HMRC, and reports can be emailed or faxed directly to an accountant.

Linking stock, currencies and users

Express Accounts integrates with Inventoria to keep inventory data consistent across the business. One installation can run several businesses, including businesses that operate in different currencies, although that feature is available only in the commercial version. Automatic integrated backup is included, and staff with web access can log on securely over a network or online.

Who it suits

The software is aimed at small businesses, and a version is offered to businesses with fewer than five employees. That version does not expire, but it does not support some features designed for larger organisations. Setup is described as quick, with the software ready to use within minutes of download.