What really appealed to me was the fixed rate because cash-flow was an issue when I was starting up.

I got a couple of quotes from other accountants and I was looking at £1500 a year but I would still have to find my own software to keep track of expenses and quotes. Crunch does all this for under half the cost so I'd recommend Crunch to any freelancers or small businesses.

Crunch has made doing my accounts really simple and weirdly fun.

Crunch is the best online accounting system for the self-employed and here's why:

• Fees are fixed & a bargain for the quality of service


• They reduced my tax by thousands


• Set up was fast & easy. No software know-how is needed


• You can automate all your invoicing & receipts


• It's banking-grade secure & meets all HMRC standards

When I became freelance I was looking for a simple accounting system. I realised Crunch was a good fit for my needs while I was compairing online invoicing systems as it was the only 360-degree service. I used to work with an innovation agency so it’s part of my expertise.

Using the system for the first time I found it to be intuitive and it was clear they had made sure that usability and design was a priority, which is something I appreciate.

It centralises all my finances in one place, it pulls everything together in a really simple way. They’ve offered a holistic solution to all my requirements. They’ve made sense of what can be a confusing mess of accounting and finance requirements such as VAT and tax issues.

Previously it would take a day’s worth of putting things in order before seeing my accountant and now it takes no time at all. It’s the not worrying, I don’t worry about accounting any more.

When I went limited I found it difficult to find the right accountant. It’s quite a daunting task to remain on the right side of the law. And it’s quite daunting trying to find the right accountant. You don’t know what accounting is – it’s like a mysterious art.

I told my old accountant to look at the Crunch website to see how much they charge. Crunch offers an excellent service – that’s the only way to describe it. It is the best thing that’s happened to me in life!

I found myself spending a lot of money on accountancy fees, money which I’d prefer to be spending on my kids. I also believe in doing my work today rather than tomorrow so speed is important. I thought I’d look for a cost-efficient online accounting tool that I could use for myself – a tool which just had to be simple.

I’d recommend Crunch to anyone, whether you’re a freelancer, contractor, sole trader or a limited company, and regardless of what industry you’re in.