AI Bookkeeping Software for Small Businesses

Automatically track your transactions, gain real-time financial insight, and stay prepared for tax season. Otto AI bookkeeping software take the pressure off spreadsheets and admin, so you can focus on growing your business.

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  • Monthly Operating Expenses
  • Less than £85,000
  • £85,000 – £150,000
  • £150,000 – £250,000
  • More than £250,000

AI Bookkeeping Made Simple for the Self-Employed

Otto AI works quietly in the background, syncing your accounts, sorting your expenses, and keeping your records tidy. With the power of AI and support from real experts, your books stay accurate and up to date without the usual hassle.

Leave Manual Bookkeeping Behind

Tired of downloading bank statements, sorting through receipts, and manually tagging every transaction? Otto AI-driven bookkeeping software takes care of the heavy lifting, so you can focus on the work that brings in income.

  • Smart auto-categorisation tailored to creative and service-led businesses

  • Receipt and invoice capture powered by OCR technology

  • Real-time checks that flag potential errors instantly

  • Optional bill payments and accounts payable automation (available on Growth plans and above)

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Be Prepared for Tax Season, All Year Round

Otto AI bookkeeping software keeps your records tidy, your documents in order, and your stress levels low, no last-minute scrambling required. Staying organised and compliant has never been simpler.

  • Automatic prep for Self Assessment and year-end summaries

  • Simple workflows to collect contractor details

  • Flags unusual transactions with smart anomaly detection

  • Bank-grade security with SOC 2 controls underway

  • Supports multiple business entities with clear, transparent pricing

Clear Financial Insights, Whenever You Need Them

Spreadsheets quickly go out of date, and they won’t help you make confident decisions. Otto AI-driven bookkeeping gives you up-to-date visibility across your finances, so you can price your services accurately, plan for tax bills, and pay yourself with confidence.

  • Real-time dashboards and key metrics tailored to service-led businesses

  • Daily account reconciliation using dual data feeds (Plaid + QuickBooks)

  • Seamless revenue matching across platforms

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Financial Insights

Real Support, Not Just Software

With Our AI bookkeeping software, you get smart automation when it suits you, and real people when it matters. Your accounts aren’t just auto-generated, they’re checked and reviewed by qualified experts, blending the speed of AI with the reassurance of human oversight.

  • In-app chat with bookkeepers who give clear, jargon-free answers

  • Monthly checks by a dedicated finance team (bookkeeper to chartered accountant)

  • Personalised onboarding with live support every step of the way

  • Role-based access for teams and collaborators

How to Use Otto AI Bookkeeping Software - 3-Step Process

Optimise your finances with an easy, automated process: connect, track, and be ready for tax season.

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Step

Connect and Set Up

Click "Start for free". Securely connect your bank/credit card data, Stripe, PayPal, and (optionally) QuickBooks. Tell Otto about each entity, income flow, and any specific accounts (trust, transfer, etc.).

2
Step

Capture and Automate

Upload receipts to the dashboard or automatically forward invoices to your Otto inbox. Say goodbye to spreadsheets for good.

3
Step

Review, Decide, and Grow

Open the live dashboard to quote projects, plan your taxes, and pay yourself with confidence. Chat with a human bookkeeper or CPA inside the app for simple, jargon-free answers.

From Smart Categorization to Tax Prep—Otto Has You Covered

These everyday bookkeeping time savers come standard with no plugins, no extra tools.

Automatic Categorisation

Transactions are sorted using intelligent rules designed for creative and service-based businesses, no manual tagging needed.

Receipt Scanning with OCR

Upload receipts or supplier invoices, Otto captures the details, matches them to your records, and logs them automatically.

Manage Multiple Businesses

Easily run several businesses under one Otto account. Keep each entity organised and clearly separated.

Built-In Security

Bank-level encryption and SOC 2 controls (in progress) ensure your financial data stays safe and protected.

Real-Time Financial Overview

View your income, expenses, and trends in one central dashboard, updated live, not days behind.

Help with Tax Prep

Otto AI handles Self Assessment prep, gathers contractor forms, and keeps your accounts tidy for a smooth year-end process.

Otto AI Bookkeeping Software vs Other Platforms

Other bookkeeping software ties you to clunky spreadsheets, hidden fees, and endless tabs. Otto AI bookkeeping software centralises all bank feeds, categorisation, reconciliations, and expert review in one elegant dashboard. Replaces Collective, Keeper, Freshbooks, Quicken, Bench, Doola, Fincent, Finally and more.

Otto AI
Collective
Keeper
FreshBooks
Quicken
Bench
Real-time financial statements & dashboards
24/7 bank feed reconciliation (continuous close)
Automatic categorisation of transactions
OCR / AI data capture from receipts & invoices
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AI insights & KPI dashboards
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Chat-based AI accountant / natural language Q&A
Chain of thought explainability for every entry
Dedicated controller led finance team
Bill pay & end-to-end A/P automation
Revenue reconciliation & POS deposit matching
G/L hygiene & vendor deduplication tools
Continuous audit, anomaly & error detection
Client collaboration (smart mailroom / 1 click queries)
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Multi entity / departmental consolidation
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Secure document vault & automated backups (G-Drive integration)
Automated 1099 vendor compliance workflows

One Platform: From Entity Setup to Year-End Reports

Comprehensive financial solutions for your business needs.

Reviews are here.

Straight from our customers—how Otto is changing the way creative businesses manage money.

Owner of Photography Business

"The real-time insights from Otto have been incredible for managing cash flow and making decisions. The platform is easy to use, and the team is extremely top of everything.”

Preston Tietjen

Preston Tietjen

Creative Producer & Founder

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FAQs

How does AI bookkeeping software save time for entrepreneurs?

AI bookkeeping tools like Otto AI automatically pull data from your bank feeds, sort your transactions, and update your cash flow in real time. This removes the need for hours of manual data entry, freeing you up to focus on your work and running your business.

Can I track my cash flow in real time?

Yes. Our AI bookkeeping software provides a live dashboard that updates your profit & loss, balance sheet, and cash flow metrics as transactions come in. This gives you instant visibility over your finances, helping you make confident, timely decisions.

How does Otto AI Bookkeeping categorise my transactions automatically?

Otto AI bookkeeping software uses machine learning to sort most transactions within 30 minutes of syncing with your account. Anything unusual is reviewed by our finance team to ensure your reports stay accurate and relevant.

Will my accounts be ready for tax season?

Absolutely. Otto AI bookkeeping software organises your transactions throughout the year with tax preparation in mind. Your records stay clean, up to date, and audit-ready, so you’re never caught off guard at year-end.

Is my financial data secure with Otto AI?

Yes. Otto AI bookkeeping software uses bank-grade encryption, strict permissions, and regular third-party audits to keep your financial data safe. You can manage your finances with complete peace of mind.

How does Otto AI bookkeeping connect to my bank accounts?

Otto AI bookkeeping software links securely to your accounts using trusted services like Plaid. This enables live transaction feeds and automatic receipt matching, no manual uploading required.

Can I get support from real financial experts?

Definitely. While Otto AI handles the automation, you also have access to real accountants and finance professionals via live chat, email, or phone, so you’re never left on your own.

Is the dashboard easy to use if I’m not an accountant?

Very. The interface is designed for non-finance users, with colour-coded insights, intuitive categories, and plain-language explanations, perfect for creative professionals and business owners.

Will Otto AI work with my current tools and reduce app overload?

Yes. Otto AI bookkeeping software connects with QuickBooks, your bank, payment processors, invoicing tools, and tax software, all in one dashboard. It brings your financial systems together, reducing the need for multiple apps and eliminating manual reconciliations.

How long does it take to get set up?

Most users are up and running in under an hour. Simply link your bank accounts, and Otto takes care of the rest, ideal for those looking for fast, fuss-free bookkeeping.

Is Otto AI a good fit for entrepreneurs and sole traders?

Yes. Otto is purpose-built for business owners, creatives, and sole traders. Whether you’re just getting started or managing multiple clients, Otto AI bookkeeping software helps keep your finances organised and stress-free as your business grows.

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