Clear Books Accounting Software Reviews 

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TrustScore 4 out of 5

3.8

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Looking at 55 reviews, most reviewers were somewhat happy with their experience overall. Consumers generally find the online platform simple, highly reliable, and very intuitive to use for managing their daily bookkeeping and official tax return needs without unnecessary complications. Many people warmly appreciate the exceptionally knowledgeable support team, noting that they always provide prompt, detailed, and comprehensive answers to various technical questions. However, some customers also noted frustrating communication delays and a complete lack of timely response when trying to reach out for customer assistance. A few reviewers expressed clear dissatisfaction because certain product features felt overly complex or quite difficult to properly navigate for specific tasks.

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Rated 4 out of 5 stars

Autobills is really not yet fit for purpose and needs improvement. With Dext integration removed we have no choice for some clients. Can you pay attention and improve this feature.

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

It is relatively simple to use. The customer help response is excellent. It's cheap! Sometimes, it is difficult to work out how to change mistakes.

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

I've been dreading this. My accountant has always done my self-assessments for an agreed price but this doubled now for MTD. I tried ClearBooks and am getting more confident in entries. My probl... See more

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

Although the software is more complex than I require, it is relatively intuitive, especially for anyone who is already running a small business. What has particularly impressed so far (I am a new user... See more


Company details

  1. Accounting Software Company
  2. Software Company
  3. Tax Preparation Software

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Clear Books accounting is simple, intuitive and award winning accounting software for small businesses and accountants. Save time and work smarter by managing your accounts in the cloud, so you and your accountant can access your books anywhere, anytime, from any device.

Clear Books

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Clear & simple accounting software
Clear Books accounting is simple, intuitive and award winning accounting software for small businesses and accountants. Save time and work smarter by managing your accounts in the cloud, so you and your accountant can access your books anywhere, anytime. Manage invoicing, banking, VAT and submit returns directly to HMRC. We even cater for multi currency accounting and construction industry scheme verifications and submissions. With free UK based phone and email support, Clear Books will revolutionises your accounting and help your business grow. Spend less time accounting starting today.

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Excellent Customer Service

Clearbooks support are always extremely fast to respond either by email or telephone. Their customer service is always appreciated, and staff are polite, knowledgeable and helpful.

January 15, 2021
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Reply from Clear Books Accounting Software

Always happy to help :)

All the best,
The Clear Books Team

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

An ok experience

An ok experience, they solved my problem after one message!

January 13, 2021
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Reply from Clear Books Accounting Software

Thanks for the review Albert!

All the best,
The Clear Books Team

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I have two companies registered with…

I have two companies registered with Clearbooks and receive full support on hand when I need it. Time is critical running a business so quick resolutions to problems are so important!

January 8, 2021
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Reply from Clear Books Accounting Software

Thanks so much for the review!

All the best,
The Clear Books Team

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Customer experience.

I spoke to Tommy Chung on 11th December regarding an issue on changing vat amounts, unfortunately he was unable to help he was very dismissive and would not explain so i understood. I asked to speak to a manager and he said i would get a call back with regards to this, we are now on 21st December and i have not received the call back as promised.
Very unhelpful and unknowledgeable..

Answer to your answer just to reiterate i am waiting a contact from you, there is nothing in emails??????

After speaking to John Fouracre, i have amended my score. John was extremely helpful and very customer focused and i am very happy with the outcome.

December 21, 2020
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Reply from Clear Books Accounting Software

That's great to hear Spen - I'm really glad this was resolved satisfactorily!

Have a fantastic Christmas and Happy New Year!

All the best,
The Clear Books Team

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

When I asked for a demonstration

When I asked for a demonstration, I had Callie a bookkeeper by profession, not a salesperson. How refreshing. She help me to find out, just how Clear Books could fulfil my needs not how I could send them money. No attempt to sell me or to sign me up.

Ho... the software is good too.

December 14, 2020
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Reply from Clear Books Accounting Software

Thanks so much for the review :)

All the best,
The Clear Books Team

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Prompt and efficient support

Having used Clearbooks for a number of years, I find that the support given online is second to none. Any question I have had is always replied to promptly and the steps I need to take to present the data in the format I'm after are communicated in a clear and precise way. The agents I've dealt with - Mohamed and Tommy - have been very efficient and courteous. I'd recommend Clearbooks to new users.

December 11, 2020
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Reply from Clear Books Accounting Software

Amazing - thanks for the kind review, Anne! Mo and Tommy are super happy to see this :)

All the best,
The Clear Books

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Audit Trail

Quick, clear and concise response to my query regarding an audit trail for journals

December 10, 2020
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Reply from Clear Books Accounting Software

Thanks Lisa!

All the best,
The Clear Books Team

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Great support team!

Due to the nature of my work, I often have the need to contact support. They are always friendly and trying to help resolve issues. Solution time varies from straight away to a bit longer, depending on the complexity of the issue.
There is a great continuity with the staff, so I'm very pleased not to have the issue of a new trainee with less knowledge than you dealing with your problem and then they go off for someone to tell them what to do next.

December 10, 2020
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Reply from Clear Books Accounting Software

Thanks so much for the lovely review Martin!

All the best,
The Clear Books Team

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Super helpful. Would recommend 100%

Whenever I have encountered an issue with sorting out my accounts with ClearBooks, the helpdesk personnel respond extremely quickly. They are tremendously helpful and patient. I needed to purchase ClearBooks when MTD came into being. I'd always processed my accounts manually. ClearBooks have made it very easy for me to use online software after 13 years of pen and paper. I would recommend them without a doubt.

November 13, 2020
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Reply from Clear Books Accounting Software

Thanks so much Kathryn - always glad to help :)

All the best
The Clear Books Team

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Great support!

Support agent Mohamed went above and beyond to help resolve a complex accounting issue. Thanks!

November 6, 2020
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Reply from Clear Books Accounting Software

That has made Mo's day, thanks Angus :)

All the best,
The Clear Books Team

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I was unsure of voiding an invoice and…

I was unsure of voiding an invoice and if I did what would happen! I sent an email to Clearbooks support and within an hour had a response with clear direction. I can use the system with confidence knowing that if I require support its never far away.

November 6, 2020
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Reply from Clear Books Accounting Software

Awesome :) glad you had such a good experience Heidi, and thanks for sharing!

All the best,
The Clear Books team

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Prompt, Supportive Service

In our time using Clear Books we have only required assistance a couple of times as the software is so user friendly. In these cases however our emails were answered promptly and the advisors couldn't have been more helpful. Even after the cases were resolved they still checked in to make sure everything was ok. Highly recommend.

October 26, 2020
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Reply from Clear Books Accounting Software

Thanks so much Danni :)

All the best,
The Clear Books Team

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

excellent support received …

excellent help received and the problem resolved very quickly. support are always very helpful and patient for the IT illiterate!

October 13, 2020
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Reply from Clear Books Accounting Software

Thanks very much Helen!

All the best,
The Clear Books Team

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

First Class Support

I have found clearbooks to be an invaluable tool for my businesses. It is nice and easy to use, has lots of useful features and best of all, the support is wonderfully efficient which is extremely important when you have tight deadlines and narrow working windows.

October 9, 2020
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Reply from Clear Books Accounting Software

Such a lovely review - thanks Richard!!

All the best,
The Clear Books Team

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Support Service

I've always found the support team to be very responsive and helpful

October 6, 2020
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Reply from Clear Books Accounting Software

Thanks for the review Nicholas, we're always happy to help :)

All the best,
The Clear Books Team

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Very helpful customer support

Clearbooks is a good accounting software, but where it really earns the 5-star review here is its customer support. Any time I've had to contact them with any question or issue, they've been very quick to respond and really helpful.

September 9, 2020
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Reply from Clear Books Accounting Software

Thanks, Rose, that's really great to hear :)

All the best,
The Clear Books Team

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Pathetic at best

They add text to your invoice that you won't know is there till you preview. Then it takes 10 steps , then create new theme then you have to start invoice again. A paper toilet is more efficient ..

August 6, 2020
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Reply from Clear Books Accounting Software

Hi Mathew,

Urgh! This is definitely not the type of experience we want you to have had. I'd like to start by offering my sincere apologies that you didn't have the best experience with us.

When you use Clear Books to create and send professional invoices, there is a need to set them up with;
- your logo,
- your company details (name, location, contact number),
- your bank payment details (so the customer knows where to pay), and
- email content (e.g. 'Hey [customer], please find attached an invoice I want you to pay.').

We provide some default text in case you haven't set it all up yet. I think this must have been the added text you referred to!

If you're keen to get a handle on your invoicing, I'd like to offer to set this up for your business. Like you, we're a small business, so your feedback and positive experience is how we nurture and grow our business. All this would be absolutely free of charge.

Email me directly at marketing@clearbooks.co.uk! It would be my pleasure to help you out.

Karina
Marketing Lead

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I cannot praise Clear Books enough

I cannot praise Clear Books enough. I had trials of other accounting software that left me pulling my hair out and the customer support was difficult to find and all on-line.
Any questions you have with Clear Books and they are at the end of the phone. They know their product inside out and are supportive, patient and encouraging, not only when you are setting up, but also at intervals afterwards to ensure you are happy and do not have any issues with using their product. Every company out there could learn something from how Clear Books do business!

July 27, 2020
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Reply from Clear Books Accounting Software

So kind, thank you, Jessica! We're always happy to help :)

All the best,
The Clear Books Team

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