Software

THE TAX MAN IS NOW A TECH GUY

We make it painless

Software sorted so you can create. The3Key connects Xero, FreeAgent, your bank, and more, you just crack on with the work.

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All Your Tools, Connected
No Software Chaos
Plug In, Stress Off

Invoices, expenses, bank transactions, and receipts

making it as easy as possible

Tax’s gone digital. From April 2026 you’ll need approved software for quarterly updates, not paper or spreadsheets. The3Key sets everything up with clean, tax-ready records.

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See Where the Money’s Made, and where it isn’t

Track projects, time and profit

Creative income is messy. Xero and FreeAgent track every penny so you see what pays. The3Key sets budgets, allocates income and expenses, and builds clear profit reports.

The Fundamentals

STREAMLINE YOUR FINANCES. IMPRESS THE TAX MAN

Automating invoicing and expenses

Running your business is hard enough. We streamline your invoicing, expenses, and bank reconciliation so everything stays accurate, organised, and ready for the Tax Man.

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INVOICING THAT pays you FASTER

The3Key builds branded templates, auto-reminds, connects Stripe/PayPal/GoCardless, and tracks payments.

EXPENSE TRACKING MADE EASY

Snap a photo, we sort it. The3Key tracks expenses, links to projects, handles mileage, all HMRC-approved.

BANK RECONCILIATION ON AUTOPILOT

We link your accounts to Xero or FreeAgent. Daily imports, auto-matched transactions, MTD-compliant.

THE3KEY KEEPS IT ALL CONNECTED

From invoicing to reconciliation, everything runs through one system, real-time, tax-ready, and built to save you time.

Good software setup keeps the Tax Man off your back

Software keeps records clean so HMRC stays perfectly happy.

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Financial Clarity

See Where the Money Actually Comes From

we turn your data into reports that make sense

Xero and FreeAgent give you the basics, The3Key configures reports you actually need: P&L, cash flow, balance sheet, project reports, VAT, and tax forecasts.

Profit That Makes Sense

Real-time profit and loss statements show what’s coming in, what’s going out, and which projects actually make money.

Cash Flow You Can Predict

Know when money’s arriving or leaving, no surprises, no scrambling to cover costs.

Tax and VAT, Sorted

Accurate VAT returns ready for MTD and live tax forecasts that estimate what you’ll owe before HMRC does.

Custom for Creatives

The3Key builds a Chart of Accounts, separating projects, retainers, royalties, and expenses so you see exactly what drives profit.

iNTEGRATIONS

Starling, NatWest, or anyone else, We get you connected

Your finances talking to each other at last

Starling gives free accounts, instant alerts, and smart categories. The3Key connects UK banks and links Stripe, PayPal, Shopify, Etsy, and Patreon for smooth payments.

estimation & planning

Know what you owe before the Tax Man sends demands

He collects and never forgets

Software calculates your self-assessment, corporation tax, and VAT automatically from your year-round data. The3Key sets it up so you always know your tax position.

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Automatic VAT Calculations

If you're VAT registered, We handle the maths, accurate returns, zero guesswork.

Self-Assessment Made Simple

For sole traders, tax calculations run automatically to save time and avoid errors.

Corporation Tax Estimates

Limited company? Get up-to-date tax projections so nothing catches you.

Real-Time Tax Forecasts

See your tax bill change as income and expenses update, no end-of-year surprises.

Dividend & Salary Optimisation

We balance salary and dividends to maximise take-home pay and minimise tax.

Payment on Account Predictions

Know what you’ll owe next year before HMRC tells you, plan, budget, and stay ahead.

core requirements

We don't just recommend software

We get everything set up properly

Discovery & Software Selection

We review your structure, income, and team size, then recommend the right platform for seamless MTD compliance.

Setup Done Right

We choose the right software and configure everything properly from day one, so your system works flawlessly long-term.

Training That Sticks

Software without training creates expensive confusion. We teach you and your team the tools, workflows, and routines you actually need.

Ongoing Support & Optimisation

Software isn’t set-and-forget. As your business evolves, we maintain, update features, troubleshoot integrations, and support ongoing submissions.