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For Security Installers

Software for security installers: quotes, expenses and tax

TradeTally is software for UK security installers who want to quote work, send invoices, capture receipts and keep tax records organised, on your own or with your accountant.

Send the first invoice today, keep the evenings.

14 days of full access, no card. Keep the free tier for up to 2 invoices a month after.

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01. One place

Invoicing, expenses and tax records, in one place

TradeTally is software for sole traders who need to quote, invoice, capture receipts and stay ready for Self Assessment without turning evenings into bookkeeping time.

02. Your work

Built around a security installer's day

  • CCTV installation
  • Intruder alarm systems
  • Access control systems
  • Intercom and door entry
  • Fire alarm installation
  • Security maintenance contracts
03. The reality

The everyday stuff

  • Itemising equipment and labour costs on complex installations
  • Managing recurring maintenance contract invoicing
  • Tracking stock of cameras, sensors, and cabling
04. Your accountant

An easy handover when the accountant asks

Whether you file your own Self Assessment or pay an accountant, TradeTally keeps a security installer's records the way accountants like them: organised by job, receipts attached, labour and materials split, ready to hand over.

  • Share a read-only books link so your accountant sees invoices, expenses and receipts without endless email
  • SA103F-ready export with turnover, expenses, mileage and CIS suffered pre-mapped (Pro)
  • Every receipt captured at the job, no shoebox of paper at 31 January

Not sure what your accountant needs? Read the plain-English SA103F guide.

FAQ

Common questions

Can I itemise cameras, recorders, and labour separately?

Yes. Add individual line items for every component and labour charge for a fully transparent, professional invoice.

How do I handle security maintenance contracts?

Duplicate previous invoices for contract customers and adjust the billing period. Send recurring invoices in seconds.

Does TradeTally track my equipment stock costs?

Log equipment purchases as expenses. While not a stock management system, TradeTally gives you a clear record of what you have spent.

Send the first invoice today.

Create a branded invoice, add a payment link and capture the receipt for the job, all from the same place. 14-day trial, no card.