Software Integration With Payroll, Invoicing and Expenses
Manually copying figures between payroll, invoicing, expense apps and your accounts breaks the digital links Making Tax Digital requires and creates errors. ABM Chartered Accountants delivers software integration with payroll, invoicing and expenses so every figure flows automatically.
One Connected System for Your Records
Software integration with payroll, invoicing and expenses connects each tool you use to your MTD compatible accounting platform through native links and APIs. Payroll journals post automatically after each pay run, sales invoices raised in your invoicing or e-commerce system sync to the ledger, expense claims and receipts arrive coded from capture apps, and payment providers reconcile against invoices without anyone re-keying a number.
We map every data flow in your business, connect the right apps, configure the coding rules and test the whole chain so records stay complete and digitally linked.
Related Making Tax Digital Services
Integration builds on a properly configured platform and supports every submission afterwards. These related services cover the setup, records and reviews that connected software depends on.
Compatible Software Setup
Selection and configuration of HMRC-recognised software for VAT and Income Tax.
Bank Feed Automation
Live bank feeds, rules and receipt capture that remove manual data entry.
Data Migration
Spreadsheet and legacy system data moved cleanly into MTD compatible software.
Digital Record Keeping
HMRC-compliant digital records maintained monthly from first entry through to every submission.
MTD Training
Practical software training for owners and staff so records stay accurate all year.
Compliance Reviews
Periodic checks that records, software and submissions still meet HMRC requirements.
Why Connected Software Pays Off
Digital links satisfied: Data moves between systems automatically, meeting HMRC’s rule and avoiding penalties of up to £3,000.
Payroll posted correctly: Wages, PAYE, pensions and CIS deductions land in the right accounts after every run.
Invoices never missed: Every sale raised in any system reaches your VAT return and quarterly update.
Expenses captured at source: Staff photograph receipts and the coded transaction appears in your ledger the same day.
One version of the truth: Reports, tax estimates and submissions all draw from the same reconciled data.
Software Integration Services Across London and the UK
ABM Chartered Accountants integrates payroll, invoicing and expense software from our Canary Wharf office in London and remotely for businesses in Manchester, Birmingham, Leeds, Glasgow, Bristol, Newcastle and across the UK.
Integrations Built for Your Sector
We connect systems for construction firms running payroll and CIS, e-commerce sellers syncing Shopify and Amazon sales, hospitality businesses with tills and rotas, healthcare practices with locum payroll, professional services firms and contractors.
Why Choose ABM for Software Integration
Accountants Not Resellers
We choose integrations for accounting accuracy and MTD compliance, not because a vendor pays commission.
Payroll Expertise
Our own payroll team ensures journals, pension and CIS flows post correctly, which generic IT consultants often get wrong.
Tested Before Handover
Every integration is verified with live transactions before handover, then documented so your staff know how each connection works.
How We Work
Initial Consultation
Set Up and Onboard
Ongoing Support
We provide regular reviews and proactive advice to keep your finances optimised and HMRC-compliant.
Get in Touch Today
Whether you need help with your tax return, payroll, VAT, or business advisory, our qualified UK accountants are ready to provide clear, practical guidance for your specific needs.
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Software Integration FAQs
Common questions about connecting payroll, invoicing, expenses and other apps to your accounting software for Making Tax Digital.
Do app integrations count as digital links?
Yes. An API connection or native integration that transfers data without manual intervention is a digital link. Copying figures by hand or pasting between spreadsheets is not, and can attract penalties.
Can payroll post automatically to my accounts?
Yes. Xero Payroll, QuickBooks Payroll and most third-party payroll systems post wages, PAYE, pensions and CIS journals to your ledger after each pay run once configured correctly.
Which expense apps do you integrate?
Dext, Hubdoc, Expensify, Pleo and the native capture tools built into Xero and QuickBooks. We recommend the best fit based on your team size, card usage and approval process.
My invoicing system is separate, can it connect?
Usually. Most invoicing, e-commerce and job management platforms have direct connectors or work through middleware. We check compatibility and set up the sync with correct VAT coding.
Will integration change how my staff work?
Slightly, and for the better. Staff keep using their existing tools while data flows behind the scenes. We provide short training on any new capture or approval steps.
What happens if an integration breaks?
Our monthly review checks every connection for failed syncs or missing transactions. We reconnect the app, re-sync any missing data and confirm nothing was lost before your next submission.