About Finlytic
Finlytic publishes independent reviews and comparisons of small business accounting software used in the UK. Our focus is practical buying guidance for owners and finance teams evaluating Sage, Xero, QuickBooks, and related tools — grounded in real workflows, compliance context, and transparent methodology.
Our mission
Choosing accounting software affects VAT, payroll, reporting, and how confidently you can close the month. Finlytic exists to reduce guesswork by explaining what matters, what differs between products, and what to verify before you commit.
What we cover
Accounting
Bookkeeping fundamentals, cloud software, bank reconciliation, digital records, and keeping your books clean.
Getting Paid
How to invoice properly, collect faster, and fix the mistakes that keep your money stuck with clients.
Payroll
PAYE setup, RTI filing, pension auto-enrolment, wage calculations, and avoiding HMRC payroll fines.
People & Leave
Employee leave, absence tracking, statutory pay, HR compliance, and managing people without a full HR team.
Numbers & Insights
Profit and loss, cash flow reports, financial dashboards, and understanding what your numbers mean.
Tax & MTD
VAT returns, Making Tax Digital, Self Assessment, quarterly updates, and UK tax deadlines that matter.
Our editorial approach
Reviews are structured around consistent criteria: setup and onboarding, everyday bookkeeping, payroll and compliance touchpoints, reporting, integrations, and support. We reference HMRC and GOV.UK where tax and filing context matters, and we use official product names and current feature terminology — especially for Sage — so comparisons stay accurate for professional readers.
Finlytic does not accept payment for editorial coverage. When we recommend a product, we state the rationale and the limitations clearly.
Connect with us
For corrections, methodology questions, or partnership enquiries, contact us by email.