From April 2019 all VAT registered businesses will need to make quarterly digital returns to HM Revenue and Customs. This will be a massive change for some businesses, especially those who have been used to manual record keeping. It is vital that your business is prepared for this new system well in advance of April and has compatible accounting software which complies with the new reporting requirements. Sarah Goddard Chartered Accountants are Xero adviser certified and have considerable experience using Quickbooks, Sage Line 50 and Free Agent.