Cloud Accounting Programs

Cloud accounting programs can provide time-saving, cost-effective and convenient support for your business. From outsourced bookkeeping, business and financial advice to easier updates, we’ll help implement the cloud system that delivers the most appropriate solution.

Lauren McCluskey

Head of Virtual Finance Function

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Who we can help

START-UPS
ENTREPRENEURS
SMES
PUBLIC & SOCIAL SECTOR ORGANISATIONS

How we can help

BUSINESS ADVISORY SERVICES
VIRTUAL FINANCE FUNCTION
SOFTWARE IMPLEMENTATION

IT’S EASIER, QUICKER & BETTER IN THE CLOUD

By establishing cloud accounting programs into your business, we can spare you time-consuming work and give you easier access to your essential information.

Cloud accounting programs take your bookkeeping, transactions and business bank data online, integrates it all seamlessly into powerful yet easy to use software and gives you easy access 24/7, whilst protecting your information with effective encrypted security.

Through better visibility, you’ll get a clearer understanding of your finances and improved peace of mind through real-time checks on your income and expenditure, receiving timely information efficiently through bank feeds and automation.

In the cloud, your data is backed up automatically and all of your automated users see the same up-to-date information, meaning easy and secure collaboration with colleagues and your expert AAB advisors.

WHO WE CAN HELP

Are you:

Newly-established and know nothing about accounts, but know you need something?
An existing cloud accounting user who wants to use tech smarter?
A business with established systems but want to know how you could do things differently?
A business who feels like they have outgrown their existing cloud accounting system?

No matter where you are in your business journey, we’ll work with you to develop a cloud solution which will help drive efficiencies and give you clearer visibility across all areas of your business.

We aim for the transition to cloud to be as easy as using the software itself. Our expert team will firstly provide a process review to map out the software implementation. We’ll then implement the system, transfer your data, provide training to your in-house team and always be on hand to offer post-implementation support and guidance.

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I instructed AAB to investigate a fraud which had occurred at a remote subsidiary of my institution. They acted promptly and with persistence in researching the financial background, providing me with excellent oral and written reports.
Director, Charitable Institution
I cannot recommend AAB highly enough from my extensive experiences of their services which has included dissolving a partnership, becoming a sole trader and then subsequently incorporating the business, tax and general accountancy service and advice.
Stephen Bonsor, The Dental Practice
AAB are very helpful, respond quickly when we have issues. and our payroll is always received in a timely manner, the reports which are produced are useful.
Emma Stuart, TWMA
"VFF provides us with excellent day to day financial support and efficient/informative month end reporting; it also assisted the move to a cloud-based accounting software. Allowing us to focus on developing the organisation’s long term strategy"
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THE BEST CLOUD ACCOUNTING PROGRAMS FOR YOUR BUSINESS?

By getting to know you and your business, we’ll recommend the most suitable cloud accounting program to streamline your processes and boost efficiency. Our expertise spans a range of leading platforms, including Xero, QuickBooks, iplicit, Sage, Microsoft Business Central, and Visma Business NXT. We’ll not only help you choose the right software but also suggest compatible apps that can save you time and enhance productivity.

From setup and data migration to tailored training and ongoing support, we’re here to make the transition seamless— so you can focus on running your business with confidence. Learn more about the different types of cloud accounting programs below.

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SMALL TO MEDIUM SIZED BUSINESSES

XERO – PLATINUM PARTNER

Simplifying your finances with Xero.

Running a business is hard enough without getting lost in spreadsheets. Xero makes accounting effortless, giving you real-time insights and automation that save you time. As a Platinum Partner, we know Xero inside out and can tailor it to your business needs—whether it’s streamlining invoicing, tracking expenses, or managing VAT. Let us set you up for success with expert advice and seamless integration.

Ready to take control of your finances?

Let’s chat about how Xero can work for you

IPLICIT FOR BUSINESSES

Iplicit – Certified Advisor

Seamless Cloud Accounting for growing businesses.

Need more flexibility than entry-level software can provide? iplicit offers a powerful entry level cloud-based ERP system. As a certified advisor, we help businesses transition effortlessly, integrating iplicit with your existing systems and tailoring it to your needs. Gain real-time financial insights, automate processes, and scale with confidence— without outgrowing your software.

Let’s make your accounting work smarter.

Get in touch to explore how iplicit fits your business

MID SIZE TO LARGE BUSINESSES

A scalable solution for ambitious businesses.

If your business is growing fast, you need accounting software that keeps up. Microsoft Business Central goes beyond bookkeeping, offering a complete financial and operational management system. From real-time reporting to inventory tracking, it’s built for efficiency. We’ll help you implement and optimise Business Central, ensuring a smooth transition so you can focus on scaling, not spreadsheets.

We also work with a Microsoft partner, Lumos 365, which specifically tailors the system for Oil & Gas and mining operations.

Let’s future-proof your finances. Talk to us about getting started with Microsoft Business Central, or if you’re looking for assistance with any system not mentioned above, please get in touch, and one of our specialists will be able to help.

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STRESS-FREE IMPLEMENTATION OF CLOUD ACCOUNTING PROGRAMS

Switching to a new accounting system can feel overwhelming, but it doesn’t have to be. Our Virtual Finance Function (VFF) team is here to make the transition seamless, so your business can focus on growth, not growing pains. Our finance systems specialists have experience implementing a wide range of services across company sizes and can ensure your implementation does exactly what you need, avoiding the common pitfalls, and completing on time.

We can also backfill in-house roles to free up your team so they can focus on helping design a system that works best for you to streamline your processes to maximise efficiency. From introducing you to the right provider to hands-on setup, migration, and training, we handle every step. And with ongoing support, we’ll help you get the most from your system long after go-live.

Let’s make your software switch simple.

Implement cloud accounting programs today

HELPING FIND THE BEST CLOUD ACCOUNTING PROGRAMS

We’re not just here to help with the implementation. With extensive knowledge of both cloud and traditional systems, our team of qualified accountants can deliver a range of services to your business, whatever your needs may be.

Full Virtual Finance Function service, becoming a part of or your complete finance team
Tailored outsourced accounting support
System design and implementation
Advice about suitability of software, including review of existing systems
Ongoing training
Management reporting and insights
Cash flow forecasting
VAT Returns
Business advice from your trusted AAB advisors

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