Looking for a Zoho accounting software alternative?

Many businesses compare Reckon with Zoho Books and QuickBooks Online when choosing accounting software. While Zoho Books offers strong automation and integrates well with other Zoho products, Reckon is built specifically for Australian businesses, with local payroll, budgeting, GST reporting, bank feeds and Australian-based help and support. It’s a great choice if you want everything in one place without paying extra for essential features.

Many Australian businesses switch from Zoho Books because they want an all-in-one accounting software solution with payroll, budgeting and Australian compliance built in. Reckon also offers free data migration on eligible plans, making it easy to move your financial information, contacts, invoices and historical transactions with minimal disruption.

Yes. Reckon includes the key features most Australian businesses need in their accounting software, including invoicing, expense tracking, budgeting, GST reporting, bank feeds, purchase orders, sales orders and cash flow reporting. You can also accept payments, manage payroll, and keep your financial information organised in one cloud-based accounting system, without needing multiple apps.

Yes. Reckon includes inventory tracking, making it easy to monitor stock levels, product costs and sales activity. You can manage inventory alongside invoicing, purchase orders and reporting from the same accounting software, helping you stay on top of your business as it grows.

Yes. Reckon connects to your bank account using secure bank feeds, helping you automatically import transactions and reduce manual data entry. You can reconcile transactions against your bank statements, making it easier to keep your accounts accurate and up to date.

Yes. Reckon makes it easy to record expenses, manage recurring expenses, track supplier bills, create purchase orders and process vendor credits. You can also monitor customer payments, see what customers owe and keep your cash flow under control from one accounting tool.

Yes. Reckon makes it easy to accept payments from customers online, helping you get paid faster and improve cash flow. You can send invoices, track customer payments, see what customers owe, issue payment reminders, and keep your business moving without relying on multiple apps.

Absolutely. Reckon is widely used by Australian accountants and bookkeepers, with a long-established local ecosystem.

Your existing advisor can continue working with you in Reckon without needing to change their workflow significantly. If your accountant hasn’t used Reckon before, we provide onboarding support and training resources to make the transition smooth.

Unlike some global platforms, Reckon is built specifically with Australian accounting professionals in mind, so compliance and reporting are already aligned to local needs.

Yes. Reckon is fully ATO-compliant and supports Single Touch Payroll (STP) reporting, including STP Phase 2 requirements.

You can confidently manage payroll reporting directly to the ATO, helping ensure your obligations are met accurately and on time. Updates are automatically maintained so you stay compliant as regulations evolve.

Yes. Moving to Reckon is designed to be straightforward. We support guided data migration from major accounting platforms, including your chart of accounts, contacts, invoices, and historical transactions. Our onboarding support team can assist to reduce downtime and ensure your books are set up correctly from day one.

If you’re concerned about disruption, most businesses find they can continue normal operations while the migration is being completed in parallel.

Most small to medium businesses can be up and running in a few days. Our team can help streamline the process so you’re not stuck managing a lengthy transition.

We also provide step-by-step onboarding guidance so you can switch at a pace that suits your business.

No. Your historical financial data can be imported as part of the migration process. While the level of detail may depend on your previous system, we aim to ensure you retain access to key records for reporting and compliance.

Yes. Reckon is suitable for accounting firms, accounting professionals and businesses managing multiple clients or entities. It provides a flexible accounting system with reporting, collaboration tools and workflows that make it easy to manage multiple organisations efficiently.