Subbie Stack

Accounting & Bookkeeping software for plumbers in United Kingdom

8 apps. Prices in GBP, with Xero, MYOB and QuickBooks sync shown.

In United Kingdom

In the UK, look for VAT-ready invoicing and Making Tax Digital (MTD) compatible accounting. Subcontractors in construction also deal with the Construction Industry Scheme (CIS).

  • ✓Check CIS deductions are handled if you work in construction
  • ✓Confirm the accounting link is MTD-compatible
  • ✓Most UK prices are shown excluding VAT
SA

Sage Accounting

Accounting & Bookkeeping

HQ: Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom

✓ Sold in UKNo field notes yet

Price

From ≈ GBP 20/mo(listed as NZD 48/mo)

NZD 47.88/mo Start equiv from GBP 20 excl VAT (FX 2026-11-09 GBP-NZD 2.3939)…

Full pricing

NZD 47.88/mo Start equiv from GBP 20 excl VAT (FX 2026-11-09 GBP-NZD 2.3939); Standard GBP 43/mo; Plus GBP 59/mo (UK list)

What it does

UK cloud accounting, invoicing, VAT, bank reconciliation for small businesses

MB

MYOB Business

Accounting & Bookkeeping

HQ: Melbourne (Cremorne, VIC), Australia

Price

See pricing details

NZD from ~35/mo Lite (per company; NZ pricing page)…

Full pricing

NZD from ~35/mo Lite (per company; NZ pricing page). Higher Business plans + payroll per employee. Confirm current NZ plan names on myob.com/nz/pricing

What it does

Accounting, GST, invoicing, inventory and payroll for ANZ small businesses

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Xero

Accounting & Bookkeeping

HQ: Wellington, New Zealand

✓ Sold in UK6 tradie notes

Price

From ≈ GBP 15/mo(listed as NZD 37/mo)

NZD 37/mo excl. GST Ignite; Grow NZD 89; Comprehensive NZD 117…

Full pricing

NZD 37/mo excl. GST Ignite; Grow NZD 89; Comprehensive NZD 117; Ultimate NZD 135 (per company, no per-user licence; NZ official Nov 2026). Intro discounts may apply

What it does

Cloud accounting, invoicing, bank reconciliation, GST, payroll add-ons for NZ/AU/UK SMEs

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FreshBooks

Accounting & Bookkeeping

HQ: Toronto, Canada

✓ Sold in UKNo field notes yet

Price

From ≈ GBP 17/mo(listed as NZD 41/mo)

NZD 41.18/mo Lite equiv from USD 23 (FX 2026-11-09 USD-NZD 1.7903); Plus USD 43/mo…

Full pricing

NZD 41.18/mo Lite equiv from USD 23 (FX 2026-11-09 USD-NZD 1.7903); Plus USD 43/mo; Premium USD 70/mo (US list)

What it does

Invoicing-first accounting for service businesses and freelancers

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Thriday

Accounting & Bookkeeping

HQ: Sydney, Australia

No field notes yet

Price

From ≈ GBP 15/mo(listed as NZD 37/mo)

NZD 36.99/mo Time-Saver equiv from AUD 29.95 (FX 2026-11-09 AUD-NZD 1.2350); Free AUD 0…

Full pricing

NZD 36.99/mo Time-Saver equiv from AUD 29.95 (FX 2026-11-09 AUD-NZD 1.2350); Free AUD 0; managed BAS/tax higher. Verify Tyro Accounting brand changes

What it does

AI bookkeeping + business account style tooling for AU sole traders/SMEs

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Hnry

Accounting & Bookkeeping

HQ: Wellington, New Zealand

✓ Sold in UKNo field notes yet

Price

See pricing details

NZD 1% + GST of self-employed income, capped NZD 1,500 + GST per financial year (min fee…

Full pricing

NZD 1% + GST of self-employed income, capped NZD 1,500 + GST per financial year (min fee NZD 0.50+GST under NZD 50 payments). Sole-trader focused

What it does

Automated tax, ACC, GST and filings for NZ sole traders/contractors

QO

QuickBooks Online

Accounting & Bookkeeping

HQ: Mountain View, CA, United States

✓ Sold in UKNo field notes yet

Price

From ≈ GBP 28/mo(listed as NZD 68/mo)

NZD 68.03/mo Simple Start equiv from USD 38 (FX 2026-11-09 USD-NZD 1.7903)…

Full pricing

NZD 68.03/mo Simple Start equiv from USD 38 (FX 2026-11-09 USD-NZD 1.7903); Essentials from USD 85/mo; Plus USD 140/mo. Use local Intuit pricing for NZ/AU/UK

What it does

Cloud accounting, invoicing, expense tracking, reports for small businesses

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Reckon One

Accounting & Bookkeeping

HQ: North Sydney, Australia

No field notes yet

Price

From ≈ GBP 19/mo(listed as NZD 46/mo)

NZD from 24/mo Plus; Premium NZD 46/mo; Ultimate NZD 70/mo (Reckon NZ list…

Full pricing

NZD from 24/mo Plus; Premium NZD 46/mo; Ultimate NZD 70/mo (Reckon NZ list; intro discounts may apply). Per company

What it does

ANZ cloud accounting with bank feeds, GST and reporting

Prices are converted as a guide (≈, rates from 2026-11-06). GST/VAT may be extra. Confirm on the vendor's site. Order is never paid for.

FAQ

Common questions

What is the cheapest accounting & bookkeeping for plumbers app in United Kingdom?

Going by published starting prices, the lowest-cost options we list are Thriday (from about GBP 15/mo), Xero (from about GBP 15/mo), FreshBooks (from about GBP 17/mo). Prices are converted to GBP as a guide and often go up per user, so check what you'd actually pay for your crew.

Are any of these apps based in United Kingdom?

Sage Accounting is headquartered in United Kingdom, which can mean local support hours and local pricing.

What do tradies complain about most with accounting & bookkeeping for plumbers software?

Repeated price rises; per-employee payroll cost (1), Price rise after downtime and technical errors (1), Ongoing invoice deleted (data loss) (1). These come from real comments we link to on this page.

Field notes

What tradies say about these apps

MYOBToo expensive for sole-trader bookkeeping
“MYOB, it is now $120 a month which is a lot for basic book keeping for a sole trader. I am looking around for a cheaper option”

Sole trader (trade not stated); Australia (r/ausbusiness thread for Australian tradies)

Source: Reddit · 2026-04-06

XeroRepeated price rises; per-employee payroll cost
“I need to bitch about Xero. ANOTHER price rise?! Piss off. I'm so annoyed. The base plans were okay, I suppose, at their current price. However additional staff on payroll ($4pp) ramps the cost right up”

Trade not stated (small employer); New Zealand (r/nzbusiness)

Source: Reddit · 2026-08-04

XeroPrice rise after downtime and technical errors
“And what a time to increase prices. The nominal increase itself is not going to have a material impact, but doing it on the back of severe downtime and technical errors?”

Trade not stated; New Zealand (r/nzbusiness)

Source: Reddit · 2026-08-05