Looking for an AccountancyManager alternative?
AccountancyManager doesn't exist as a standalone product any more — it was acquired by Bright Software Group in March 2022 and is now BrightManager. If you signed up to AccountancyManager and are deciding what comes next, this page is for you.
What happened to AccountancyManager?
AccountancyManager was founded in 2017 by James Byrne and Alex Hawke and grew into one of the UK's best-known practice management tools. In March 2022 it was acquired by Bright Software Group — the Hg Capital-backed group behind BrightPay — and was subsequently rebranded as BrightManager.
For existing users, the product carried on, but the context changed: the founders moved on from day-to-day product leadership, and pricing is no longer published — as of July 2026, new quotes come via a demo booking rather than a public price list.
If you chose AccountancyManager back when it was a founder-led product with transparent pricing, it's fair to ask whether today's BrightManager is still the same purchase — and to look at what else is available before you renew.
Sodium: the familiar shape, under new-old management
Sodium is what AccountancyManager was in its early years: UK-built practice management run by its founder — in this case Duane Jackson, who previously founded KashFlow and Staffology. It's independent, founder-owned, and takes no external investment.
The essentials are covered — client records with Companies House built in, workflows and recurring tasks, client portal, proposals and engagement letters — and pricing is public: free up to 5 clients, from £25/month (+VAT), up to 25 users included.
What BrightManager (as it now is) does well
The product AccountancyManager built is still there: a mature, well-rounded feature set shaped by years of UK practitioner feedback, with particular strength in client onboarding. And if you also run BrightPay payroll, having one vendor across payroll and practice management is a real convenience. Plenty of firms are staying — this page is for the ones who'd rather not.
Side by side
| AccountancyManager (BrightManager) | Sodium | |
|---|---|---|
| Public pricing | Not published — pricing via a demo booking | Yes — free for up to 5 clients, from £25/month (+VAT); full pricing calculator online |
| Ownership | Bright Software Group (acquired AccountancyManager in March 2022; Bright is backed by Hg Capital) | Independent and founder-owned — no external investment |
| Free trial | — | Free one-month trial, no card required |
| AI assistant access | — | Built-in MCP server — connect Claude and other AI assistants to your practice data |
| Companies House | — | Companies House built into the core client record |
Last checked 11 July 2026. AccountancyManager (BrightManager) pricing and features may have changed since — always confirm current details with the vendor. A dash (—) means the item wasn't listed on the vendor's public site when we last checked.
Moving your data
The move is CSV-shaped: export clients and services, then bring them into Sodium with the built-in import tools. Our step-by-step migration guide covers clients, contacts, and service assignments — most firms complete the data move in an afternoon.
Common questions
Is AccountancyManager still available?
Not under that name. AccountancyManager was acquired by Bright Software Group in March 2022 and is now sold as BrightManager. Existing accounts continue on the Bright platform.
Can I import my AccountancyManager/BrightManager data into Sodium?
Yes. Export your clients and services as CSV files and use Sodium's import tools. The step-by-step guide at sodiumhq.com/guides/migrating-from-bright-manager covers clients, contacts, and service assignments.
How much does Sodium cost?
Sodium is free for up to 5 clients. Paid plans are tiered by client count from £25/month (+VAT) for up to 25 clients, and include up to 25 users with no per-user charges. Full pricing is public at sodiumhq.com/pricing.
Is there a free trial?
Yes — one month free with no card details required, and the free tier for up to 5 clients has no time limit.
Who builds Sodium?
Sodium Software Ltd, a UK company founded by Duane Jackson — previously the founder of KashFlow and Staffology. Independent and founder-owned, with no external investment.
“I've tried other practice management solutions but find they're always heavy work to get them set up — but yours feels a breeze!” — Anne Sievewright
Ready to make the switch?
Sodium is free for up to 5 clients, with no card required. Turn off the features you don't need and it fits a practice with 5 clients or 5,000 — import your clients, contacts and services in minutes.
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