Full-package, fuss-free accounting for contractors, from just £5 a month.
Combining fresh tech with real people who care, Ember takes care of your limited company accounting at the cheapest price in the industry. If you work for yourself, we work for you.
Take simpler business admin in to your own hands
A brighter way to run your business
We automatically categorise your transactions ... making clunky spreadsheets and piles of receipts a thing of the past.
See all of your transactions in one central feed ... including earnings, spendings, invoices, receipts and tax.
Know your real-time tax position, all the time ... with live updates to your P&L, balance sheet and the tax you owe.
File your tax return in just a couple of clicks ... with no prep needed, thanks to our clever categorisation model.
Outsmart the taxman on payday ... with live advice on the most tax-effective way to pay yourself.
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What we offer
🤗 A system built for you
No more need for an accountant – we make it possible for you to handle the whole financial admin process in just a couple of clicks.
👨💻 Knowledgable support
We're on a mission to make legal compliance and tax filing easier, and are therefore always on hand to help.
👊 MTD ready
We’ll help get you ready for Making Tax Digital (MTD), a new legislation for VAT by HMRC introduced in 2019.
💸 Real balance estimation
You’re always able to see your real cash balance instantly, and can be fully prepared for when the next tax bill comes in.
🌟 Tax optimisation
Our clever system lets you know all of the subtle ways that you might be entitled to more of your money back.
📗 Tax filing
We compute all the sums in the background and allow you to submit returns directly to the tax office.
🛍️ Transaction classification
We use an advanced machine learning algorithm to predict which tax categories each of your transactions should fall into.
💰 Smart invoicing
Our handy dashboard facilitates seamless invoicing and automates the chasing of debts so you can get paid quicker.
📸 Receipt capture
Snap and store your receipts in the cloud so you can finally bin those nasty paper copies.
🤝 Pay yourself
Between salary and dividends, we work out the optimal way for you to get the most bang for your buck every month.
🔔 Tax reminders
We’ll notify you whenever you have any upcoming tax responsibility to be aware of.
🏷️ Receipt reading
Our intelligent camera reads your receipt and analyses how much VAT you can claim back.
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Pricing made simple
Just like our software, our plans and pricing are easy to understand. No need to part with extortionate amounts every month to pay for an accountant; we've got you covered in two transparent plans, with no hidden costs or nasty surprises.
Spark Plan
£25/mo
£5/mo for the first six months!
Our smart software + your business brain
Best suited to contractors comfortable managing their own finances. This plan provides you with all the necessary functionality to run your business, as well as significant in-app support to make sure you're never left high and dry.
Comprehensive accounting software
Real-time tax estimates
Live bank feeds
Expense management and receipt capture
Making Tax Digital Ready for VAT
Real-time reporting
Tax submission reminders and scheduling
Usage across all devices
Automatic categorisation
Pre-defined category list
In-app support
Payroll
Pay optimisation
Automated tax payments
End of Year Accounts
Company Tax Return
Director Self Assessment
Managed bookkeeping
Company incorporation
Registered business address
Flame Plan
£99/mo
£79/mo for the first six months!
Our smart software + a trusty accountant
Best suited to contractors keen on keeping a professional's eye on their finances. This is a fully managed plan, meaning that one of our trained (and friendly) accountants will always be there to oversee your finances and help you file your taxes.
Michael P.
FounderA breath of fresh air for professional services, Ember have been an essential partner in starting a small business.
Dimitris K.
IT EngineerGood app + Great accountants = Perfection. I haven't stopped ranting about this service to my freelancer & contractor friends. Nor do I intend to. Seriously, try the 1 month trial. You won't be going back.
Kevin E.
Data ContractorEmber is revolutionising the Accountancy field. You can also connect most bank accounts to interact with the app, like Revolut, Starling or Monzo and that makes the difference. I'm very happy to be part of their journey and I can only strongly recommend them to any limited company.
Ray R.
EntreprenuerBefore Ember there was darkness and frustration - now there is calm and control. I would recommend EVERY small business owner signs up to Ember. It will change your life for the better.
James N.
Finance ManagerEmber is fantastic. The practicality and efficiency of the software make it so easy, quick and simple to manage my limited company finances. Both the mobile and desktop interfaces are so user friendly.
Hayley S.
UI/UX DesignerI love the UI and experience of the site and the app and how both experiences are the same.