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What Is a FreeAgent Gold Partner
In this guide, we will explain what being a FreeAgent Gold Partner means, how a FreeAgent accountant can support your business, and why software knowledge and professional accounting experience are both important.
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What Is a FreeAgent Gold Partner?
A FreeAgent Gold Partner is an accountancy practice that has achieved Gold Partner status through FreeAgent.
Gold Partner status provides an additional level of reassurance when choosing an accountant who works with the software. It demonstrates knowledge and experience of FreeAgent backed by formal accreditation.
At Accounting Solutions Manchester, we combine our FreeAgent Gold Partner status with more than 20 years of accountancy experience.
This means our clients aren’t simply getting help using accounting software. They have access to qualified accountants who can help them understand the accounting and tax decisions behind the numbers.
Why Does FreeAgent Gold Partner Status Matter?
Accounting software can make managing your business finances significantly easier, but the software itself is only one part of good financial management.
FreeAgent can help businesses organise their records, monitor income and expenses, create invoices, connect bank accounts and keep track of their finances.
However, it’s still important to understand what information should be entered, how transactions should be categorised and what the resulting figures mean for your business.
This is where working with an accountant who understands both FreeAgent and accounting can be valuable.
FreeAgent Guides for Business Owners
One of the ways we help businesses get more from FreeAgent is through our growing collection of practical FreeAgent guides.
Our guides cover everyday tasks and common questions, including:
- How to Raise an Invoice in FreeAgent
- How to Send an Invoice in FreeAgent
- How to Create a Credit Note in FreeAgent
- How to Manage Projects in FreeAgent
- How to Record Mileage Payments in FreeAgent
- How to Explain and Categorise Bank Transactions in FreeAgent
- How to Connect Your Bank Account to FreeAgent
We have also produced resources covering FreeAgent for beginners, common FreeAgent questions, bank reconciliation, out-of-pocket expenses and comparisons with other accounting software.
Specialist Knowledge of FreeAgent
As a FreeAgent Gold Partner we have demonstrated a commitment to developing our knowledge of the platform.
As FreeAgent develops, we keep our knowledge of the platform up to date so we can help clients make better use of its features.
Rather than treating FreeAgent simply as a bookkeeping system, we can help you understand how it fits into your wider accounting requirements.
What Can Accounting Solutions Manchester Help With?
As a FreeAgent accountant we provide support at different stages, whether you’re setting up FreeAgent for the first time or have been using the platform for several years.
At Accounting Solutions Manchester, our FreeAgent support includes:
- Setting up FreeAgent correctly
- Reviewing existing FreeAgent accounts
- Creating and managing invoices
- Credit notes and estimates
- Bank feeds and bank reconciliation
- Recording business expenses
- Recording business mileage
- VAT returns and Making Tax Digital
- Projects, time tracking and expenses
- Bookkeeping
- Management accounts
- Year-end accounts
- Corporation Tax
- Personal Tax Returns
- Directors’ tax planning
- Ongoing accounting advice and support
We can also review an existing FreeAgent account if you’re unsure whether everything has been set up or recorded correctly.
Identifying bookkeeping or accounting problems earlier can help prevent them becoming more complicated at year-end.
Why Choose Accounting Solutions Manchester?
FreeAgent knowledge is important, but it shouldn’t be the only factor you consider.
When choosing an accountant, you may want to consider:
Professional Qualification
Accounting Solutions Manchester is an ACCA-qualified accountancy practice.
FreeAgent Experience
We have numerous clients on FreeAgent and can provide all the support a small or medium sized business needs. This is particularly important if you want more than basic software setup.
We combine our FreeAgent Gold Partner status with ACCA-qualified accounting expertise and more than 20 years of accountancy experience.
Accounting and Tax Knowledge
As your accountant we are able to advise you on your wider accounting requirements rather than only showing you how to use FreeAgent. We have over 20 years of experience of helping clients.
Communication
Have a question or you are stuck with FreeAgent?
You will be able to speak to someone who understands your business and accounts and can provide the right solution and answer your questions.
Services
Your requirements may change as your business grows.
Consider whether the accountant can also support areas such as bookkeeping, VAT, payroll, Corporation Tax, management accounts and tax planning.
Looking for a FreeAgent Accountant in Manchester
Accounting Solutions Manchester supports start-ups, sole traders, limited companies and established SMEs using FreeAgent.
We have offices in Manchester City Centre and Stretford and provide accounting support to businesses across Manchester and Greater Manchester.
If you’re specifically looking for local FreeAgent accounting support, visit our FreeAgent Accountants Manchester page.
Frequently Asked Questions About FreeAgent Gold Partners
Whether you’re a small or medium-sized business owner, below we have answered some of the most common questions about FreeAgent Gold Partners.
Gold Partner status demonstrates an accountancy practice’s knowledge and experience of working with FreeAgent and provides an additional level of reassurance for businesses looking for accounting support with the platform.
FreeAgent partner status and professional accounting qualifications are separate considerations.
When choosing an accountant, check both their FreeAgent expertise and their professional accountancy qualifications.
Accounting Solutions Manchester combines FreeAgent Gold Partner status with ACCA-qualified accounting expertise.
We can review existing FreeAgent records and help identify problems with areas such as bookkeeping, bank transactions, expenses, VAT and account setup.
The support available will depend on the individual circumstances and the accountant’s services.
Yes. If you’re already using FreeAgent, we can review your existing records and help with a smooth transition from your current accountant.
We provide wider accounting and tax support in addition to helping you use FreeAgent.
This can include areas such as Corporation Tax, VAT, year-end accounts, Personal Tax Returns and tax planning, depending on the services offered.
If you have any further questions or would like to speak to one of our accountants for friendly advice and support, please get in touch today.


