HMRC-Recognised MTD VAT

MTD VAT software that files straight to HMRC

AccLedger keeps your digital records, calculates the nine VAT boxes from your real transactions, and submits your Making Tax Digital return directly to HMRC. No bridging tools, no spreadsheet workarounds.

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HMRC-recognised · 90-day free trial · From £2 per ad-hoc submission

HMRC-recognised

AccLedger is recognised by HMRC for Making Tax Digital VAT submissions, so every return is delivered through the official MTD endpoint with the required fraud-prevention headers.

Auto-calculated VAT boxes

AccLedger computes Boxes 1–9 directly from your invoices, expenses and bank transactions. No re-keying, no spreadsheet bridge, no copy-paste errors.

Full digital records

Every transaction has a digital trail back to its source — meeting HMRC's digital-link rule for MTD without you lifting a finger.

Submit in under a minute

Once you have reviewed the numbers, submission is one click. AccLedger writes the obligation period, payment-on-account and receipt back into your records.

Submission history

Every return ever filed is stored — with the figures, the timestamp, and the HMRC receipt. No more digging through emails or PDFs at year-end.

Ad-hoc submission for £2

Only need to file? Use AccLedger's ad-hoc VAT submission tier — enter your nine box figures and submit to HMRC for £2 per return. No subscription required.

Numbers calculated from your real data

AccLedger pulls VAT from every invoice, expense, bank transaction, Shopify order and manual journal — applying the right scheme (standard, flat-rate, cash, annual, margin) automatically.

  • Standard, cash, annual, and flat-rate schemes supported
  • Reverse charge services applied where applicable
  • Margin scheme treatment for second-hand goods
  • Drill into any box to see the contributing transactions
AccLedger VAT submission screen with auto-calculated boxes

HMRC-grade security and fraud prevention

AccLedger generates the HMRC fraud-prevention headers required by MTD on every request — capturing connection details, device timezone and platform fingerprints exactly as HMRC mandates.

  • Encrypted OAuth2 token exchange with HMRC
  • Required Gov-Client-* and Gov-Vendor-* headers automatically attached
  • Tokens refresh in the background — no expired-session surprises
  • Submissions are logged for audit and retrieval

Connected to the rest of your accounting

Unlike bridging-only tools, AccLedger is a full accounting platform. Your VAT return reflects the same numbers as your P&L, balance sheet, and bank reconciliation — they cannot drift apart.

  • Single source of truth across VAT, P&L and balance sheet
  • Closing entries lock the period — no retrospective edits
  • Multi-company support for accountants managing several clients
  • Invite your accountant to review before you file

Built for the way HMRC works

AccLedger handles the full MTD VAT lifecycle: pulling obligations, calculating liabilities, submitting returns, retrieving payments, and showing your VAT account balance — straight from HMRC.

  • Live obligation periods from HMRC
  • Payment status retrieved automatically
  • View your VAT account balance in-app
  • Replay or re-fetch any past submission

Frequently asked questions

Is AccLedger HMRC-recognised for MTD VAT?
Yes. AccLedger is on HMRC's register of MTD-compatible software for VAT and connects to the live HMRC MTD endpoint with the required fraud-prevention headers and OAuth2 authentication.
Do I need separate bridging software?
No. AccLedger is a complete MTD VAT solution — it stores your digital records, applies the digital link, calculates the nine VAT boxes from your transactions, and submits directly to HMRC. There is no spreadsheet bridge in between.
Which VAT schemes are supported?
AccLedger supports the standard accrual scheme, the cash accounting scheme, the flat-rate scheme, the annual accounting scheme, and the margin scheme for second-hand goods. Reverse-charge services and EU VAT OSS are also handled.
What if I only need to file a one-off VAT return?
Use AccLedger's ad-hoc VAT submission option. Enter the nine box figures from your existing records, connect to HMRC, and submit for £2 per return. No subscription required and no need to migrate your bookkeeping.
Can my accountant submit on my behalf?
Yes. You can invite your accountant or accountancy firm to AccLedger as a user. Accountancy firms with the partner programme can manage VAT submissions across multiple client companies from one dashboard.
What happens after I submit?
AccLedger receives the HMRC submission receipt, locks the VAT period in your books, posts the VAT control account journal, and updates your VAT account view. The full submission history with timestamps is always retrievable.
How do digital links and digital records work?
Every transaction in AccLedger is captured digitally and tagged with its source — bank feed, Shopify webhook, manual entry, recurring journal. There is an unbroken digital link from source to VAT return, satisfying HMRC's rules.

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File your next VAT return with AccLedger

HMRC-recognised, MTD-compliant, and connected to your full books. Try AccLedger free for 90 days, or run a one-off submission for £2.

Start filing with AccLedgerSee pricing

HMRC-recognised · 90-day free trial · From £2 per ad-hoc submission