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Nikki P


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Hi, I'm new to the forum (and pretty new to bookkeeping) and was wondering how many software packages you all use, and whether you set out to learn them or had to because that's what your clients/accountants wanted you to use.

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I use only one package now, VT Transaction+.

My clients don't really care what package the work is done in as long as they can get access to the information they need to when they need it.

Kris

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I have two clients, one uses Sage and the other uses an Excel spreadsheet that their previous bookkeeper set up for them but at the moment I am moving it across to VT Transaction

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Nikki P


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Thanks for your replies, I've been worrying about how many programmes I'd have to learn!


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Nikki P wrote:

Thanks for your replies, I've been worrying about how many programmes I'd have to learn!


I would think that most clients aren't concerned about what software you use, so try a few of them out  (most have a free trial you can use) , pick one or two  that you like and try those with your clients. 

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Nikki

Generally it would depend on whether you clients have a system inplace or not. Many of mine use Sage, so I use Sage, but I also use VT and have used Quickbooks in the past and Iris too.

If you have a choice, I'd pick one to fully understand and push your clients to that software if they do not use anything. VT is very popular and very inexpensive. I'd recommend that.

Its good to have knowledge about different systems as then you do not have to turn down work because you cannot use their software. I've blagged it before but I can pick up IT stuff quickly and everything I've learnt is from my own experience and not courses (although I did get sent on a Sage course once - perk of the job at the time!).

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