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Setup

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Set up

Get the best experience by setting up the system correctly, efficiently and at the right time to minimise disruption. If you are moving from a computerised system then importing or migrating data can save a significant amount of time.

We can help with your strategy and make recommendations to optimise your move. 

 

We have included our set up checklist and related content to help with set up.

Set up checklist

For a manual set up the, the typical steps are as follows:

01 - Acquire QuickBooks online subscription

02 - Add business name, address and contact information

03 - Add users and set permissions

04 - Set financial year

05 - Review all settings for features and functionality

06 - VAT set up/scheme/dates/Making Tax Digital

07 - Chart of accounts - set up/review/import

08 - Customers - create/import

09 - Customers - load/import unpaid invoices

10 - Suppliers - create/import

11 - Suppliers - load/import unpaid invoices

12 - Bank feed connection/review opening balance

13 - Stock/product records to create/import

14 - Stock/product quantities to load/import

15 - Opening Trial Balance to load/import

16 - Create sales invoice template

17 - Download the mobile app

Set up checklist
Chart of accounts

Chart of accounts

The standard QuickBooks chart of accounts can be used, however, we have created a more familiar coding structure based on Sage 50. Numerical nominal codes are optional and be switched on/off

Import templates

Import templates are used to bring in multiple records or transactions from other data sources

Import templates

Bank feeds

Bank feeds allow to automate entry by linking or importing your bank account transactions.

Bank feeds

Scan and capture

Upload receipts and bills directly into QuickBooks for processing:

There are various methods to capture documents:

  • Snap in the mobile app

  • Drag and drop

  • Navigate and uplaod

  • Email fowarding

No additional software is required, QuickBooks will retain a copy of the document and attach it to the relevant transaction for future recall.

Scan and capture
Mobile app

Mobile app

The mobile app is available for IOS or Android and gives you quick access to your information as well as being able to undertake tasks

  • Receipt capture

  • Create contacts and products

  • Create sales invoices

  • Check on balances

Data migration

Migration

The QuickBooks recommended app for migration is Dataswitcher

  • Currently works for Sage 50 and Xero

  • 2 years transactional data are included as standard

  • Restrictions to review

  • Alternative app MoveMyBooks

  • Consultancy recommended

CIS

CIS (Construction Industry Scheme)

Manage CIS in all variants of the software

  • Prepare and send subcontractor reports

  • File monthly returns with HMRC

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