Modern accounting software, tailored to your business Cloud Accounting

No two businesses work the same way and neither should their accounting software.

At Thain Wildbur & Co, we help businesses across Dereham and Norfolk move to simple, efficient cloud accounting systems that save time, improve accuracy, and give you a clearer picture of your finances.

Whether you're a sole trader, landlord, limited company, or growing business, we can recommend and support software that suits the way you work.

From bookkeeping and invoicing to payroll, VAT returns, and receipt capture, cloud accounting helps make everyday admin quicker and easier.

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Cloud Accounting Software

Xero

Xero is one of the UK's leading cloud accounting platforms and is ideal for small and growing businesses. With a clean, easy-to-use dashboard, Xero gives you real-time visibility over your finances and integrates with hundreds of business apps, making it a strong choice for businesses that want modern, mobile-friendly software with solid reporting.

Features

  • Send invoices
  • Track expenses
  • Connect bank accounts
  • Submit VAT returns
  • Real-time financial reporting

Best suited for

  • Small businesses
  • Growing companies
  • Service-based businesses
  • Businesses wanting automation

Sage

Sage has been trusted by UK businesses for decades and remains a strong choice for those wanting reliable accounting and payroll functionality. It's especially popular with more established businesses and companies transitioning from traditional desktop accounting systems to cloud-based software.

Features

  • Bookkeeping
  • Payroll
  • VAT management
  • Cashflow tracking
  • Financial reporting

Best suited for

  • Established businesses
  • Businesses with payroll needs
  • Existing Sage users

QuickBooks

QuickBooks is a flexible cloud accounting platform designed to simplify bookkeeping and day-to-day financial management. It's widely used by small businesses and contractors due to its straightforward setup, ease of use, and built-in mileage and mobile tools.

Features

  • Invoice creation
  • Expense tracking
  • Bank reconciliation
  • VAT submissions
  • Mileage & mobile tracking

Best suited for

  • Sole traders
  • Contractors
  • Startups
  • Small limited companies

FreeAgent

FreeAgent is designed specifically for freelancers, contractors, and small business owners who want simple accounting without complexity. Its clean interface gives you visibility over your finances without requiring accounting knowledge, and it includes built-in tax deadline reminders and Self Assessment support.

Features

  • Invoicing
  • Expense tracking
  • Tax timeline reminders
  • Bank feeds
  • Self Assessment support

Best suited for

  • Freelancers
  • Contractors
  • Sole traders
  • Small owner-managed businesses

Clear Books

Clear Books is a UK-focused cloud accounting solution designed to simplify bookkeeping and financial management for small businesses. It offers straightforward accounting functionality with an emphasis on simplicity and compliance; a good fit for businesses that want a clean, no-frills platform.

Features

  • Online bookkeeping
  • VAT submissions
  • Bank reconciliation
  • Invoicing
  • Financial reporting

Best suited for

  • Small businesses
  • UK-based companies
  • Businesses wanting simplicity
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Receipt Capture & Automation Software

Manual data entry is time-consuming and prone to errors. We also support automated document capture software that can extract data directly from receipts, invoices, and supplier bills. This helps reduce paperwork and streamlines bookkeeping.

Dext

Dext helps automate bookkeeping by capturing and processing receipts, invoices, and financial documents digitally. Simply upload or photograph documents using the mobile app and Dext extracts the key information automatically. It integrates directly with Xero, QuickBooks, and Sage.

Benefits

  • Reduced manual data entry
  • Faster bookkeeping
  • Secure document storage
  • Improved accuracy
  • Easier expense tracking

AutoEntry

AutoEntry is another powerful automation tool that helps businesses digitise receipts, invoices, and paperwork. Using OCR technology, it extracts information from uploaded documents and sends it directly into your accounting software. Particularly useful for businesses handling large volumes of paperwork.

Benefits

  • Time savings
  • Reduced admin
  • Faster processing
  • Better organisation
  • Improved efficiency

Not sure which software is right for you?

That's where we can help. We'll take the time to understand your business before recommending a setup that works for you.

Whether you're moving from spreadsheets, changing accountants, or looking to modernise your bookkeeping, we can make the process straightforward and stress-free.

Discuss your options

We'll consider

  • How your business operates
  • How involved you want to be
  • Your reporting needs
  • Your budget
  • Your future plans
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