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Your clients. Their workflows. Easy MTD submissions.
BrightBooks is a user-friendly bookkeeping software that delivers seamless MTD quarterly filing for UK practices. HMRC recognised, it’s the only bookkeeping solution that truly serves all your clients – self-employed and landlords.
Whether they need full cloud-based bookkeeping, a bridging solution for their spreadsheets, or simple bank reconciliation, BrightBooks handles it all with direct HMRC submission. It’s the perfect choice for practices wanting to offer reliable MTD compliance without forcing clients to change everything.
Serve all client types, whatever stage of their digital journey they’re on
Excel Users
Use our MTD-compliant bridging tool to submit quarterly returns.
Shoebox Clients
Use receipt capture technology to transfer from paper records digitally.
Digital-Ready
Work on bookkeeping in collaboration with clients to keep records in one place.
Cloud-First Clients
Get full bookkeeping capabilities all in one place with BrightBooks.
Client-friendly, accountant controlled.
Keep the Spreadsheets.
Meet Your Deadlines
Don’t lose profitable clients just because they love Excel. Our bridging tool lets them keep working their way while you ensure MTD compliance – no battles, no ultimatums, just quarterly filing that works.
Or, let clients have access to BrightBooks for their bookkeeping and filing – you choose the way your practice handles MTD for IT.
- No need to force software adoption
- Review and adjust before submission
- Handle complex spreadsheets
Features for Making Tax Digital and more
Full Digital Bookkeeping
Full bookkeeping functionality with proven MTD compliance, catering to clients who need robust digital record-keeping solutions.
- Complete cloud-based record keeping
- Real-time collaboration between client and accountant
- Direct HMRC submission for quarterly filing
- Perfect for clients ready to go fully digital
Bridging Tool for Spreadsheet Users
Enhanced Excel import functionality serving as bridging software for clients using spreadsheets or other bookkeeping systems (including our own preformatted worksheets).
- Clients keep using their familiar Excel workflows
- Import via Excel when ready to submit
- Accountant reviews and adjusts before filing
- No forced behaviour change for traditional clients
Bank-Based Compliance for MTD
Import bank transactions automatically or via CSV, then use smart rules to categorise regular income and expenses for accurate quarterly MTD submissions without manual data entry for bank-only clients.
- Ideal for landlords or sole traders who run everything through business banking, with straightforward transaction patterns e.g. rental income and property expenses.
- Automated bank feeds and smart categorisation
- CSV import option
- Minimal client involvement required
Integrate with Receipt Capture
BrightBooks seamlessly integrates with document processing tools including our integration with Dext, enabling automated data extraction and posting for efficient bookkeeping workflows.
Tools Your Clients Will Love
- On-the-go invoicing and payments
- Bank reconciliation
- CRM and pipeline tools
- Customisable reports
- Stock management
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Caroline Hinde Accountancy
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Your Complete MTD for IT Solution
Tax preparation
Complete tax compliance for Making Tax Digital, as well as Partnerships, Corporation Tax and VAT.
Any questions?
MTD Quarterly Filing Answers
We’re here to help you get started with Making Tax Digital for Income Tax.
What is BrightBooks designed to do?
BrightBooks provides full digital bookkeeping and MTD quarterly filing capabilities, including HMRC submission, with proven MTD compliance.
What types of income can BrightBooks handle for MTD quarterly submissions?
BrightBooks handles quarterly MTD submissions for all three main income types: self-employed businesses, UK property (residential and commercial landlords), and foreign property (overseas rental income). Each income type has its own quarterly reporting requirements, and BrightBooks manages the specific HMRC submissions for all of them.
What upcoming features are planned for BrightBooks?
BrightBooks is continuously expanding its MTD capabilities. Recent additions include UK Property and Foreign Property quarterly returns, plus Excel bridging tools for self-employed users. Upcoming enhancements include three-line accounting (Spring 2026) and enhanced reporting functionality.
Does BrightBooks integrate with any document processing tools?
Yes, it includes integrations, including with Dext for document capture and processing.
Can my clients use Excel spreadsheets to record their income and expenses?
BrightBooks includes Excel bridging tools that allow clients to continue using spreadsheets while staying MTD-compliant. Clients maintain their quarterly records in Excel, then you can import the data into BrightBooks for HMRC submission.
Does BrightBooks support three-line accounting?
Yes, it will (coming Spring 2026). Three-line accounting is a simplified MTD reporting option for businesses with turnover below £90,000. Instead of categorising expenses into multiple detailed fields, clients report just three figures: total income, total expenses, and net profit. BrightBooks supports three-line accounting for self-employed, UK property, and foreign property businesses. This simplification is entirely the client’s choice – no HMRC approval needed – and they can switch between simplified and detailed reporting at any time.
Is Bright’s MTD solution solution modular or bundled?
You can choose the combination of software you need to suit your MTD work, for practice management, quarterly submissions, annual declarations, or all three. It means you can work with clients and their needs without compromising on your service offering.
What specific features differentiate Bright’s MTD software from other compliance solutions?
Bright’s MTD software differentiates itself through several key features:
- Software-Agnostic Compatibility: It works seamlessly with any MTD-compliant software,BrightTax retrieves quarterly data directly from HMRC, so it works regardless of which MTD-compliant software clients use including Excel, QuickBooks, Xero, and others., without forcing clients to switch platforms. This flexibility allows practices to support all client types and needs, enhancing existing workflows rather than replacing them.
- Three-Product Integrated Ecosystem: The solution combines BrightManager (practice management), BrightBooks (quarterly filing), and BrightTax (annual returns) work together into one connected system, to covering the full spectrum of MTD compliance in a unified platform.
- Accountant-First Design: All product decisions focus on meeting the specific needs of accountants and preserving existing client relationships, helping practices manage increased administrative work effectively.
- Â Comprehensive Practice Management: BrightManager acts as an MTD command centre with holistic client oversight across all MTD obligations and software platforms, enabling streamlined compliance management.
- Established HMRC Expertise and Recognition: Bright leverages over 26 years of experience with HMRC and manages more than 350,000 annual submissions, providing proven compliance credentials and peace of mind.
- Transforms Compliance into Opportunity: Beyond meeting regulatory requirements, Bright’s solution aims to convert the MTD administrative burden into a profitable service opportunity for accounting practices.
These features collectively position Bright as a complete and flexible MTD compliance partner that supports a diverse range of clients and practice workflows without disruption.
Can I book a demo or trial of Bright’s MTD solutions for my practice?
We’d love to show you how Making Tax Digital for Income Tax can be headache-free with Bright.
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Want to ensure you’re MTD-ready?
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April 2026 is approaching fast—now’s the perfect time to prepare for Making Tax Digital for Income Tax. Bright doesn’t just offer you software to handle MTD. We bring you peace of mind, with connected software supported by a team of experts.
Get in touch with our team today for an informal chat about your requirements. Plus you’ll get:
- Updates and expert insights into digital tax
- Helpful downloadable resources for client education
