What does FinnAccountings help me prepare?+
FinnAccountings helps organise bank transactions and receipts, prepare VAT and bookkeeping records, highlight missing information, and package everything for you or your accountant. It is built for contractors, consultants, self-employed professionals, and small service businesses in Ireland and the UK.
Does AI submit my VAT return automatically?+
No. AI can categorise transactions, match receipts, and flag gaps. You review suggested categories, missing documents, and VAT treatment before export. Nothing is submitted to Revenue or HMRC automatically — you or your qualified adviser file.
Is advice transparent — can I see why the AI suggests something?+
Yes. Every expense suggestion and categorisation links to your transactions and uploaded documents. You see the reasoning before approving. Our dedicated team of Chartered Accountants also provides insight on AI responses and AI-generated documents. Final filings still need qualified professional sign-off — AI has no legal accountability.
Is FinnAccountings a replacement for my accountant?+
No. FinnAccountings prepares organised records so VAT and bookkeeping are faster — it does not replace your accountant. Work alongside them with cleaner packs and less chasing. You still need qualified oversight for filing and sign-off: typically a Chartered Accountant in Ireland, or an ICAEW or ACCA member in the UK.
Does FinnAccountings support both Ireland and the UK?+
Yes. FinnAccountings is built for Irish Revenue and UK HMRC rules, including VAT return preparation, bookkeeping organisation, and sole trader income tax prep.
How does the AI use my financial data?+
Your uploads are locked before they are stored — even cloud admins browsing storage see scrambled files, not your receipts or tax packs. The AI unlocks only what it needs for your question, then your documents stay sealed. We never sell your data or use it to train public models.
Can anyone at FinnAccountings read my uploaded documents?+
Your personal documents are sealed in a private vault before they are saved. Staff and cloud console access see locked data, not open files. Only your signed-in account can unlock them for download or AI advice. See our Security page for how we protect financial data.
Can I connect my bank accounts?+
Yes. FinnAccountings supports Open Banking connections for major Irish and UK banks with read-only access for automatic transaction import.
Is there a free trial?+
Yes. Start with a 14-day free trial on any plan. No credit card required to explore VAT and bookkeeping prep.
Do you offer a discount for annual billing?+
Yes. Choose yearly billing on any plan and get 2 months free — you pay for 10 months and receive a full year of access.