Accounting & Payroll Software for Irish Businesses
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Business Never Sleeps. Stay Ahead.
Running a business leaves little time for chasing invoices, sorting receipts or preparing VAT. Big Red Cloud accounting software takes the pressure off, keeping your accounts clear and the business moving.
For over 30 years, more than 80,000 clients have trusted Big Red Cloud with their accounts. Today all that experience meets modern innovation, bringing trusted accounting together with RED Smart Assistant.
Accurate Accounts
Keep accounts accurate, organised and always up to date.
Get Paid Promptly
See customer balances and bring outstanding payments in.
Know Your Numbers
Understand sales, margins and cash flow in the business.
Made Simple
You Don’t Have to Figure It Out Alone
Get Set Up with Ease
Get started in minutes with our Setup Wizard and expert help. Access key tools quickly, stay organised and feel confident.
Active Irish Support
Connect with our Irish team by phone, email or daily webinars for guidance from people who truly understand your business.
Partner Beyond Setup
More than software, we offer a partnership, industry insights, and trusted guidance backed by over 30 years of experience.
What’s New and What’s Next
Just Ask RED
What If You Could Ask Your Accounts
RED is your AI smart assistant for Big Red Cloud. Ask questions, prepare reports, check your accounts and take action using Claude, ChatGPT or Mistral. See RED live at our Thursday training.
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Use Cases
See Each Process in Practice
Review practical workflows for invoicing, payments, purchases, VAT, bank reconciliation, reporting, year end, system connections and collaboration with your accountant and team.
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Free Training & Certification
Access Free Fully Funded Training
Free ETB courses help businesses and accountants strengthen skills in accounting, payroll, automation, planning and inventory through flexible online learning and live tutor guidance.
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Free Bite-size Training
Set Up with Expert Guidance
Join free weekly live training, covering company setup, purchases, sales, VAT and Bank Feeds. Follow each process step by step, ask questions live and learn how to use Big Red Cloud.
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Plan Your Supported Upgrade
Move to the Cloud with Confidence
Big Red Book support ends on 31st January 2027. Plan your upgrade to Big Red Cloud, with more modern, advanced software, secure historical data transfer and our guided go-live support.
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Everything You Need. One Price.
Get all Big Red Cloud accounting features, unlimited users, RED, support and training in one plan.
All-in-One Accounting
50% Off
Your First Year
No picking modules. No paying extra for more users. Get Big Red Cloud accounting, all the features you need, and support from our Irish team.
Get 50% off for your first year. Pay only €30 per month for 12 months, then the standard €60 per month applies.*
Save money as your small business grows. Contact us.
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*T&Cs apply. Offer valid for new subscriptions only.
Everything’s Included:
- Send invoices and stay on top of who owes you money
- Turn purchase invoices and receipts into accounting records
- Connect your bank and keep your accounts reconciled with Revolut, Bank of Ireland, AIB, and PTSB
- Prepare and manage your VAT returns
- Produce management accounts and understand how your business is performing
- Ask RED questions about your accounts, customers, costs and trends
- Invoice customers on the go with the mobile app
- Give your accountant and team access with unlimited users
- Get help when you need it from our Irish support team
- Learn how to get more from Big Red Cloud with free training
- All accounting features included
- Give your accountant and team access with unlimited user accounts
All-in-One Accounting
More Client.
Less Mess.
Grow with preferential volume pricing, unlimited users and everything you need to manage clients on Big Red Cloud. Explore Practice Pricing.
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Everything’s Included:
- Set up clients with your preferred chart of accounts
- Training your clients to keep better records
- Turn receipts and invoices into accounting records
- Reconcile client banks and prepare VAT returns
- Produce management accounts and investigate trends with RED AI
- Manage all your client companies in one place
- Give your whole team access with unlimited users
- Preferential volume pricing as your practice grows
- All accounting features included
- Local team support always here for you and your clients
Turbo Inventory Integration
When Your Business Gets Complicated, Join it Up.
Manage stock, orders, suppliers, workshops and deliveries in Turbo Inventory, while Big Red Cloud handles the accounts. Together, they give you a clear view of your whole business.
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Everything’s Included.
No picking modules or paying extra for the features you need.
Live Onboarding
Join live onboarding webinars covering setup, daily tasks, and getting started confidently.
Support Centre
Speak directly with our Irish-based support team for expert help when you need it.
Free Training
Get free expert-led training to set up, manage your accounts and work with confidence.
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GoCardless Integration
Get Your Invoices Paid Automatically with GoCardless
Create an invoice in Big Red Cloud and let GoCardless collect payment automatically when it’s due. Once paid, your accounts update automatically, with less chasing and manual work.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Get answers to your questions about Big Red Cloud’s accounting software and how it helps small businesses and accountants in Ireland
What can Big Red Cloud accounting software do?
Big Red Cloud helps you manage the everyday accounting work behind your business. You can create sales invoices, process purchase invoices and receipts, connect and reconcile bank accounts, manage VAT and prepare VAT3 returns, track outstanding customers and suppliers, and produce management reports.
You can also give your accountant and team secure access, use RED AI assistance to ask questions about your accounting data in plain English, and access free training and Irish-based support whenever you need guidance.
What is the history of Big Red Cloud?
For over 30 years, our accounting software has helped small businesses, accountants and bookkeepers manage their financial records with greater confidence.
Our journey began with Big Red Book, an on-premise accounting software solution built to make bookkeeping more practical and accessible for small businesses. As technology and the way businesses worked evolved, Big Red Cloud launched in 2012, bringing the same small-business ethos to a secure, cloud-based software-as-a-service platform.
Moving online allowed businesses and their accountants to access financial records from anywhere, work together more easily and keep their accounts updated without relying on locally installed software.
Today, Big Red Cloud continues to evolve beyond traditional accounting software. Customers can manage invoicing, purchases, banking, VAT and reporting; ask RED AI assistance questions about their accounting data in plain English; and access free onboarding, live training and support from our Irish-based team.
From Big Red Book to Big Red Cloud and RED AI assistance, our purpose has remained the same: to take as much of the difficulty out of managing accounts as possible and help businesses understand their numbers.
What is RED Smart Assistance and how does it work?
RED is Big Red Cloud’s AI-powered smart assistant. It allows you to ask questions about your Big Red Cloud accounting data in plain English using your chosen AI assistant, including ChatGPT, Claude or Mistral.
You can use RED to prepare management accounts, identify bookkeeping issues, find overdue customers, review sales, costs and margins, and better understand business performance. RED helps turn your accounting information into practical answers while leaving financial decisions and professional judgement with you and your accountant.
Who is Big Red Cloud accounting software for?
Big Red Cloud is designed for small and medium-sized businesses, sole traders, accountants and bookkeepers.
It supports businesses that want a straightforward way to manage their accounts, as well as accounting professionals who need to work efficiently across multiple clients. Unlimited users make it easier for business owners, employees, bookkeepers and accountants to work together using the same up-to-date financial information.
No previous accounting software experience is required. Big Red Cloud provides guided setup, free live onboarding, practical training and support from an experienced Irish team.
What banks, software and business systems integrate with Big Red Cloud?
Big Red Cloud connects with leading Irish banks, including AIB, Bank of Ireland, PTSB and Revolut, helping you import transactions and keep your accounts reconciled.
It also integrates with GoCardless for automatic invoice payments and Turbo Inventory for stock, orders, suppliers and operational management. Businesses can use the Big Red Cloud API to connect other compatible systems and keep accounting information moving between their essential business tools.
Does Big Red Cloud provide onboarding and training?
Yes. Big Red Cloud provides free live onboarding and practical training to help you set up the software and manage your accounts confidently.
Weekly live sessions cover company setup, purchases and payments, sales, bank reconciliation, VAT, Bank Feeds, the Purchase Importer and RED AI Assistance. You can follow each process step by step and ask questions during the session.
Eligible learners can also access fully funded, ETB-supported courses covering accounting, payroll, automation, artificial intelligence, planning and inventory.
What devices can I use to access Big Red Cloud?
Big Red Cloud works on any device with an internet connection. Whether you use a PC, Mac, smartphone (iOS or Android), or tablet (iPad or Android tablet), our cloud accounting software is designed for flexibility. There’s no need to install anything; simply access the platform through your internet browser.
The mobile app has the core features you need to manage your invoicing on the go, ensuring that your work is automatically synced across all devices. Your data is securely backed up and protected.
How does the 50% discount work for my first year at €30 per month?
When you choose the first-year offer at €30 per month, you’ll pay 50% less than the standard €60 monthly price for your first 12 months. This discounted rate applies throughout your entire first year, giving you a full year to explore and leverage Big Red Cloud’s comprehensive features and reliable support.
After the first year, your plan will continue at the standard €60 per month. You’ll still retain access to all features, reports, and tools that help you run your business with ease. Our team is also ready to help you with any questions or adjustments to your plan, so you can keep growing confidently.
Will my accounting data be secure?
At Big Red Cloud, we are committed to keeping your data secure. We use robust technical and organizational measures to protect against unauthorized access, misuse, or loss.
Your data is encrypted and stored securely to ensure compliance with GDPR and to give you peace of mind that your accounting data is always safe.
Do I need a fast internet connection to use Big Red Cloud?
Big Red Cloud’s cloud accounting software is designed to work smoothly even with standard internet speeds. A typical 3G mobile connection will work, but for optimal performance, a minimum download speed of 2 Mbps is recommended.
You can always start with our no-risk, no-obligation free trial to ensure the software performs well with your current connection. For the best experience, we recommend using the latest version of your preferred web browser.
How do I access Big Red Cloud support?
Big Red Cloud provides comprehensive customer support through multiple channels, so you always get the help you need. Our team is available Monday to Friday, from 9:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., and you can reach us by phone, email, live chat, or make use of our extensive online resources.
In addition to direct support, you’ll have access to:
- Step-by-step guides and video tutorials available anytime
- Interactive webinars and community forums to connect and learn
- Professional development accounting courses to boost your skills
If you’d like to get in touch, you can contact us by phone in Ireland at +353 (0)1 204 8300 or in the UK at 0161 250 0825, or by email at info@bigredcloud.com. We’re here to help you every step of the way.
