Recommended add-ons
Our preferred partners
Using cloud-based accounting software is just the start. Whatever your industry or sector, there’s an add-on that can support your business and integrate with your finances. Take a look at some of our favourites below.
Accounting Packages
QuickBooks Online by Intuit helps you bring all your accountancy requirements together in one place. With a range of packages to choose from, Carpenter Box work with QuickBooks Online to offer a flexible and affordable service that can be tailored to the specific needs of your business. Available for both new and existing clients, the secure online system allows instant access to your finances delivered direct to computer, tablet or mobile phone.
Whether your business is new or an existing one, Xero’s easy to use software allows you to stay in control and allows our team to give you the support you need to make your business a success. There are also hundreds of suitable add-ons specific to your sector that integrate with Xero, further increasing your business efficiency.
Looking for accountants that offer Xero? Look no further than Carpenter Box – As a Platinum Partner of Xero, we are one of the leading providers of Xero software in the South East so you couldn’t be in better hands. We have a dedicated team of accountants who are Xero certified and are great at being there when you need them!
Sage Business Cloud is the perfect accounting package for small businesses looking to transition to cloud-based accounting software. With affordability, user-friendliness, and robust support, streamline your business operations by adopting Sage Business Cloud. Access your accounts conveniently from your computer, mobile, or tablet, with Carpenter Box collaborating closely with Sage to identify the optimal package for your needs.
FreeAgent is easy-to-use accounting software with all the features you need for your small business. Time-saving automation features and a personalised tax timeline help you stay on top of your finances, while the mobile app helps you take care of business while you’re on the go.
Accounts Payable solutions
AutoEntry eliminates manual data entry for SMEs, accountants and bookkeepers. Available as a web or mobile app, AutoEntry captures and analyses data from scanned and photographed receipts, invoices, bank and card statements and more, and securely inputs this information into accounting software. Get in touch for more information.
Works with Xero, QuickBooks Online and Sage products.
Expensify offers complete automation to handle your expenses in real time that includes reconciling your company corporate cards. It also provides a built in authorisation process for managers to approve staff expenses quickly and easily. Works with Xero, QuickBooks Online and Sage.
Dext Prepare is an online tool and mobile app that extracts all the essential information from your receipts, invoices, bills, statements and all other key documents you need to share with your accountant or bookkeeper. Dext Prepare serves as the ultimate business expense tracker, capturing, reading, and storing receipts and invoices on the go. Works with Xero, QBo, Sage, ApprovalMax
Property Management solutions
With MTD for Income Tax coming into effect April 2026, now is the time to jump ahead of the curve and get set up on an MTD compliant software. Hammock is the perfect solution for those landlords looking to centralise and manage their property portfolios. With a live bank feed, there will be no more wasting time with spreadsheets or paper bank statements. On top of this, get a full view of your property tax statement forecasts, income, and expenditure in real-time.
Arthur Online simplifies property management with apps for property stakeholders and real-time reporting capabilities. Seamlessly integrating with Xero, it facilitates smooth data transfer between Arthur and Xero, streamlining property management processes. Works with Xero.
Approvals Software
ApprovalMax will replace your paper and email-based approval routing with a fully automated approval workflow. ApprovalMax uses a multi-role and multi-tiered approval workflow, saving time, keeping managers and owners informed at all times. Works with Xero, QuickBooks, Airwallex and Dext.
E-Commerce Solutions
Dext Commerce caters to merchants selling across multiple online platforms. Fetching sales data from various e-commerce and point-of-sale platforms, it simplifies bookkeeping by itemizing transactions, fees, refunds, and applying appropriate tax rates accurately and automatically. Works with QBO, Xero, Amazon, Ebay, Etsy, and Shopify.
Weava uses your Amazon VAT Transaction Reports to work out your sales figures between different countries and accurately applies the appropriate tax rate. Tell Weava which EU countries you are VAT registered in and they can calculate Pan European VAT. Works with Xero.
Payment Solutions
Airwallex serves as the financial platform for global ambitions, operating in over 150 countries and regions. With FCA backing, it facilitates global business expansion effortlessly. Offering competitive exchange rates on international transfers, alongside easy wallet opening in multiple countries, Airwallex also provides transaction-based approvals, OCR technology, expense cards, and batch payments. Seamlessly integrates with Xero, NetSuite, and ApprovalMax.
Telleroo is a payment support system which allows bank and payroll payment runs to be drafted by the click of a button from Xero. The system removes remove the need to manually input bank account information and the payment amount. This not only reduces risk of fraud and error but will save a considerable amount of time resource on a weekly basis. Telleroo works with Xero bills and payroll, CitrusHR and Employment hero.
Management Reporting
Fathom simplifies management reporting and financial analysis, aiding in assessing business performance, monitoring trends, and identifying improvement opportunities. Ideal for reporting on multiple companies or sites, Fathom offers easy-to-use tools for informed decision-making. Works with Xero, QBO and Excel.
FUTRLI is cloud software that gives businesses, accountants and advisers tomorrow’s insights, today. The platform seamlessly integrates with Xero and QuickBooks Online, as well as connecting to others. It integrates Forecasting, Dashboards, KPIs, Alerts, Business Monitoring, Consolidation (Reporting & Forecasting) all in one place to help businesses forecast tomorrow, understand today and action a better future.
HR Solutions
SafeHR combines user-friendly HR software synced with Xero, along with access to HR consultants, ensuring comprehensive HR support for small businesses. From employment contracts and policies to payroll and reminders, SafeHR offers a complete HR solution at an affordable monthly fee.
