South Africa-first accounting software
Accounting Software for South African Businesses
Cloud accounting software for South African SMEs that need clean books, VAT-ready records, and practical reporting without juggling disconnected spreadsheets.
- Separate extraction account
- Free: verify your email and get 10 free pages every calendar month (1 credit = 1 page), shared between the website and ChatGPT. Preview a statement without an account; you need a free account to download the CSV.
- VAT rate
- 15%
- Current tax year
- 1 March 2026 to 28 February 2027
- Small Business plan
- R300/month
- VAT registration threshold
- R2.3 million from 2026-04-01
How Accounter can help
Accounter is a cloud accounting platform for South African businesses that need invoicing, bank reconciliation support, reports, and tax-aware workflows in one place.
Why It Fits South Africa
Use the free VAT and payroll calculators, tax calendar and document templates alongside your bookkeeping. Compare accounting plans when you need invoicing, reconciliation and reporting in one system.
ZAR pricing and South Africa-first compliance content
Free calculators and templates that support daily accounting tasks
What changes when you move to Accounter
| Area | Manual or disconnected | Accounter |
|---|---|---|
| Monthly admin | Spreadsheets, folders, and manual reconciliations | Connected accounting records, reports, and deadline-ready workflows |
| Tax confidence | VAT, PAYE, and provisional-tax checks are split across tools | Calculators, tax calendar, and compliance pages live beside the product |
| Growth path | Hard to move from owner-managed books to accountant collaboration | Built for businesses and the accountants who support them |
Accounting plans
Compare accounting plansSmall Business
R300/month
Bookkeeper
R650/month
Accounting Practice
R900/month
Accounting Partner
R1,200/month
Frequently asked questions
What is the best accounting software for South African small businesses?
The best fit is software that handles day-to-day records, produces useful reports, and supports local SARS workflows. Accounter is built around South African VAT, payroll, tax deadlines, and accountant collaboration.
Does Accounter replace my accountant?
No. Accounter helps keep records, invoices, reconciliations, and reports organised so your accountant can spend less time cleaning data and more time advising you.
Can I start without moving all my historical records?
Yes. Most businesses can start with current-year records, bank balances, customers, suppliers, and opening balances, then bring older documents in only when needed.
Is there a free Accounter Hub account?
Free: verify your email and get 10 free pages every calendar month (1 credit = 1 page), shared between the website and ChatGPT. Preview a statement without an account; you need a free account to download the CSV.
Tools and next steps
Reviewed and sourced
Last reviewed 2026-07-18. Tax and VAT references use official SARS sources where applicable.