Searching for receipts
Photos in camera rolls, emails, and shoe boxes — never in one place when VAT is due.
For contractors, consultants & small service businesses · Ireland & the UK
VAT and bookkeeping prep for contractors and small businesses
Organise transactions and receipts, prepare everything needed for VAT and bookkeeping, identify missing information, and reduce back-and-forth with your accountant — while you stay in control.
- Organise transactions & receipts
- Spot missing documents early
- Prepare VAT records faster
- Less accountant back-and-forth
- SOC 2 & GDPR
- Private document vault
- 14-day free trial
- IE & UK VAT rules
The problem
VAT prep should not mean weeks of admin
Contractors, consultants, and small service businesses in Ireland and the UK know the scramble — receipts, spreadsheets, and last-minute accountant emails.
Spreadsheet overload
Manual categorisation that takes evenings and still leaves gaps for your accountant.
VAT period stress
Bi-monthly or quarterly deadlines arrive before the books are ready to review.
Accountant back-and-forth
Chasing missing documents and clarifying VAT treatment instead of getting on with work.
How it works
Connect → Organise → Review → Prepare
A simple workflow for VAT and bookkeeping preparation — automation does the repetitive work; you stay in control of what is final.
Connect
Link your bank and import transactions automatically.
Organise
Upload receipts — AI matches and categorises spending.
Review
Check missing documents and suggested VAT treatment.
Prepare
Export VAT and bookkeeping packs for you or your accountant.
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What you get
VAT and bookkeeping prep — not another finance OS
Bank import, receipt matching, missing-document alerts, and VAT drafts for Ireland and the UK — ready for you or your accountant to review.
Illustrative scenarios
Built for how self-employed professionals actually work
Projected outcomes for typical contractor and consultant profiles — not published client reviews. Your results depend on income, expenses, and how you use the platform.
Receipts matched before VAT
Illustrative example
Freelance designer, Dublin
Illustrative scenario: bank transactions and receipt uploads stay matched through the bi-monthly VAT period — fewer missing documents when it is time to prepare the return draft.
Clearer accountant handoff
Illustrative example
IT consultant, Manchester
Illustrative scenario: missing receipts and uncategorised spend are flagged early — the accountant receives an organised pack instead of a spreadsheet chase.
VAT period ready to review
Illustrative example
Solo limited company, London
Illustrative scenario: quarterly VAT drafts and bookkeeping prep sit ready for director review — nothing files until you or your adviser approve.
Stay in control
Automation prepares — you decide
AI helps organise faster. You remain responsible for what is approved, exported, and filed with Revenue or HMRC.
Nothing submitted automatically
You review categories, missing receipts, and VAT treatment before any export.
Review before you share
Draft packs stay with you until you choose to send them to your accountant.
Works with your accountant
Prepare cleaner records — your adviser still reviews and files where required.
Secure bank connections
Open Banking with read-only access for major Irish and UK banks.
GDPR-ready document vault
Uploads are sealed before storage — your receipts stay private.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions
Everything you need to know about FinnAccountings.
What does FinnAccountings help me prepare?
FinnAccountings helps organise bank transactions and receipts, prepare VAT and bookkeeping records, highlight missing information, and package everything for you or your accountant. It is built for contractors, consultants, self-employed professionals, and small service businesses in Ireland and the UK.
Does AI submit my VAT return automatically?
No. AI can categorise transactions, match receipts, and flag gaps. You review suggested categories, missing documents, and VAT treatment before export. Nothing is submitted to Revenue or HMRC automatically — you or your qualified adviser file.
Is advice transparent — can I see why the AI suggests something?
Yes. Every expense suggestion and categorisation links to your transactions and uploaded documents. You see the reasoning before approving. Our dedicated team of Chartered Accountants also provides insight on AI responses and AI-generated documents. Final filings still need qualified professional sign-off — AI has no legal accountability.
Is FinnAccountings a replacement for my accountant?
No. FinnAccountings prepares organised records so VAT and bookkeeping are faster — it does not replace your accountant. Work alongside them with cleaner packs and less chasing. You still need qualified oversight for filing and sign-off: typically a Chartered Accountant in Ireland, or an ICAEW or ACCA member in the UK.
Does FinnAccountings support both Ireland and the UK?
Yes. FinnAccountings is built for Irish Revenue and UK HMRC rules, including VAT return preparation, bookkeeping organisation, and sole trader income tax prep.
How does the AI use my financial data?
Your uploads are locked before they are stored — even cloud admins browsing storage see scrambled files, not your receipts or tax packs. The AI unlocks only what it needs for your question, then your documents stay sealed. We never sell your data or use it to train public models.
Can anyone at FinnAccountings read my uploaded documents?
Your personal documents are sealed in a private vault before they are saved. Staff and cloud console access see locked data, not open files. Only your signed-in account can unlock them for download or AI advice. See our Security page for how we protect financial data.
Can I connect my bank accounts?
Yes. FinnAccountings supports Open Banking connections for major Irish and UK banks with read-only access for automatic transaction import.
Is there a free trial?
Yes. Start with a 14-day free trial on any plan. No credit card required to explore VAT and bookkeeping prep.
Do you offer a discount for annual billing?
Yes. Choose yearly billing on any plan and get 2 months free — you pay for 10 months and receive a full year of access.
14-day free trial · No credit card
Ready to prepare your next VAT period?
Organise transactions and receipts, flag what is missing, and prepare VAT and bookkeeping packs for Ireland and the UK — with you in control before anything is shared or filed.