As cloud accounting specialists at Sheards, we heavily promote the enormous benefits that cloud accounting brings to your business, compared to traditional desktop packages.
Cloud accounting software allows your business to work smarter and faster, giving you a better overview of your finance. Currently, we work with Quickbooks, Sage, Kashflow and Xero, but are very open minded to new developments and alternative software that’s available.
There are a number of benefits you can expect from using cloud accounting. Here’s a list of our top four and why you should look to make the leap into the clouds, if you haven’t already.
- Time efficient
There’s no need to spend time keying in receipts and payments as you get a direct feed from your bank account. Not only that, but invoices can be automatically generated, as well as payment reminders, meaning you don’t have to manually keep track of any debtors!
- Live information
You can access your business information anytime and anywhere, even on your mobile via a secure log-in. With the automated bank feeds, you can keep track of everything in real time - giving you a much clearer picture of your financial position.
- Improved reporting
Cloud accounting provides improved management reporting, which can be tailored to the needs of your business. A variety of reports can be generated on a regular basis to ensure you are fully informed on the position of the business when making decisions.
- Collaborative working
Cloud accounting allows you to work together with your accountant throughout the year. This means your accountant can rectify any problems immediately. Cloud accounting software also offer support 24/7
But don’t take our word for it. Here’s what our client, Kelvin Gillespie, Director at Dixon and Franks, had to say:
“18 months ago I had no financial background whatsoever and Sheards have brought me from zero to being a capable operator of a cloud accounting system. I have a dedicated contact at Sheards which means they understand my business and what needs to be done to give me the right solutions. I would recommend Sheards to anyone looking to bring their accounting function into the digital age.”
If you would like to find out more about moving to cloud accounting, speak to one of our team today. Please call 01484 541 155 or email advice@sheards.co.uk