Expense capture in Transactions, with optional WhatsApp
Users can add expense information directly in Transactions (including an Upload receipt button for photos and PDFs), or send it through WhatsApp to a designated business number if they choose to link one.
Images, PDFs and text messages are processed to extract:
- Date
- Amount
- Description
- Supplier (where identifiable)
This information forms part of the user’s digital records.
Cashbook, records, and receipts
Every WhatsApp message, receipt image, and manual portal entry becomes a structured transaction record in the cashbook.
- Review, filter, search, and edit transactions in the web app
- Attach receipt, invoice, image, or PDF evidence from the web app or WhatsApp
- Fix uncategorised or needs-review transactions before filing
- See receipt evidence alongside the transaction it supports
- Add income or expenses manually if something was not captured in WhatsApp
Statement import now, bank sync planned
Bank synchronisation is not available yet. It is planned as an optional way to import business bank transactions.
Until then, users can import bank statements such as a PDF downloaded from a banking app, or a CSV or Excel export, and reconcile them against existing receipt records, or continue recording through WhatsApp, invoice workflows, and manual Transactions entries.
- No bank connection is required to use SimpleTaxFlow at launch
- PDF statements are read directly and every row is checked against the balance the bank printed
- Statement rows can match existing receipts instead of creating duplicates
- Transactions, web receipt uploads, invoices, statement imports, and optional WhatsApp capture all feed the same cashbook
- When bank sync launches, it will use regulated open banking consent
- Users will be able to revoke bank permissions at any time
Invoices and paid income
Users can connect Stripe, create invoices from the portal, or ask WhatsApp to draft and send one in plain English.
- Create, send, resend, sync, and mark invoices paid
- Send Stripe payment links where online payment is enabled
- Record paid invoices as income automatically when Stripe confirms payment
- Draft quotes, email them as branded PDFs, and convert accepted quotes to invoices
- Track invoice and quote status from the Invoices workspace
Reports and HMRC submission
At the end of each reporting quarter, users review income, expense, profit, cashflow, and unpaid invoice figures before filing.
Upon confirmation, submissions are transmitted via official HMRC APIs.
- View cash-basis profit and loss reports
- Check month-by-month cashflow
- See unpaid invoices and export a cashbook CSV
- Retain submission confirmations within the platform
Tax calculations, income sources, and year end
The Tax workspace is available throughout the year, not only when a quarterly obligation is due.
- Review tax calculations
- Maintain CIS deductions
- Review UK savings interest
- Maintain UK dividends and supported foreign dividends
- Work through the year-end tax return and final declaration
Accountant access
Users can invite an accountant to a read-only workspace for reviewing the live cashbook, invoices, evidence, reports, and audit history.
- Invite an accountant by email from Account
- Keep record edits, provider connections, billing, and HMRC submissions owner-only
- Revoke access whenever the relationship changes
- Use reports and exports as the handoff layer when a full login is not needed
Filing history and year-end
After submissions are accepted, SimpleTaxFlow keeps the filing trail available for review, accountant handoff, and amendments.
- Download PDF receipts, CSV summaries, and request/response evidence
- Compare amended submissions against earlier versions
- Manage year-end allowances, profit summaries, losses, and final declaration steps
- Keep self-employment and property businesses separated where HMRC returns them separately
Account, data, and controls
The Account area collects the setup and control surfaces in one place so users know where to manage providers and preferences.
- Link HMRC and Stripe, with optional WhatsApp capture if wanted
- Update profile, business, notification, and security settings
- Export data, review retention information, or request deletion
- Bank sync is planned as an optional provider
Ready to organise your first expense?
Create an account in two minutes and use the complete web portal. WhatsApp is there whenever it is more convenient.
Tax workspace
Open calculations, CIS, savings, dividends and year-end tools whenever needed.
Transactions and invoices
Review records, fix categories, create invoices, and keep receipt evidence attached.
Statement import and future bank sync
Import statement PDFs, CSVs and Excel files now. Connect HMRC, WhatsApp and Stripe. Bank sync is planned for a later release.
Reports and accountant access
View P&L, cashflow, unpaid invoices, exports, and invite a read-only accountant.
Tax filing and audit
Review, submit, download receipts, compare amendments, and complete year-end steps.
Optional WhatsApp capture
Capture receipts and use bookkeeping commands from chat if that channel suits you.
Guides and help
Follow the MTD workflow step by step, from first record to quarter submission.
Try expense capture
Upload your first receipt online or send it through WhatsApp on the go.
Read the security model
How your data is encrypted, hosted, and protected.