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Built for modern finance teams
Go beyond basic accounting software. Aqilla combines finance automation, real-time reporting, multi-entity accounting and powerful financial controls in one cloud-native platform.
Finance teams can automate routine work, streamline financial processes and gain real-time visibility across the organisation.
See how Aqilla compares with other finance software
Aqilla sits between entry-level accounting software and enterprise ERP: built for growing, multi-entity organisations that need real-time reporting and control without the cost or complexity.
Category
Aqilla
Xero
Sage 200
NetSuite
Best suited for
Mid-sized or growing organisations
Small, single-entity businesses
SMEs
Large enterprises needing a full ERP
Architecture
Cloud-native
Cloud-native
Hybrid / legacy architecture
Cloud-based ERP
Multi-entity accounting
Native multi-entity management
Separate entities & workarounds
More complex to manage
Native multi-entity
Group consolidation
Built-in, real-time
Manual spreadsheets or add-ons
Manual or configuration-dependent
Built-in
Reporting
Real-time dashboards & drill-down
Basic reporting
Often Excel-based
Comprehensive reporting
Financial controls
Configurable workflows & approvals
Basic controls
Limited without customisation
Advanced workflows
Implementation
Typically 2–12 weeks
Self-service
Partner-led
Typically 3–6 months
Configuration
Flexible without complexity
Limited configuration
Often requires consultancy
Extensive configuration
Customer support
UK-based support included
Self-service help centre
Partner-led
Partner-led / tiered
Overall fit
Modern finance platform between entry-level accounting software and ERP
Entry-level accounting software
Traditional mid-market ERP
Enterprise ERP
Comparison based on publicly available information, August 2026. Product capabilities change; always confirm details with each vendor.
Designed to support growing organisations
Whether you’re processing more transactions, adding users, companies or currencies, Aqilla scales with your organisation.
Multi-entity accounting
Manage multiple companies from a single cloud platform with multi-entity accounting, automated consolidation and intercompany transaction processing.
Real-time reporting
Create live dashboards, drill down to transactions and analyse financial data with the Excel Add-in.
Accounting automation
Reduce processing time with AI-enhanced invoice capture, automated bank reconciliation and configurable approval workflows.
API integrations
Connect Aqilla to your banking, payroll, CRM, HR and other business systems through APIs and integrations.
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Genny Wu
Finance Manager, Octopus Energy
Replace manual finance processes with automation
Aqilla automates repetitive finance processes so your team can focus on reporting, analysis and better decision-making.
AI-enhanced invoice capture
Capture supplier invoices with AI-enhanced automation built directly into Aqilla.
Automated bank reconciliation
Reduce reconciliation time from days to hours.
Approval workflows
Route invoices and journals automatically with configurable approval rules.
Drill-down reporting
Drill down from management reports directly to the underlying transaction without exporting data.
See how Aqilla stacks up versus alternatives
Detailed, side-by-side comparisons with the finance systems organisations most often evaluate alongside Aqilla.
Cloud-native from day one
Aqilla delivers enterprise finance capabilities without the cost or lengthy implementation associated with traditional ERP systems.
Automatic updates
Secure UK cloud hosting
Role-based permissions
Audit trail
Multi-currency
Multi-company
API connectivity
Automatic backups
Enterprise-grade security & compliance
Your financial data is protected by enterprise-grade security, robust governance and globally trusted infrastructure, giving finance teams the confidence to operate securely, meet compliance requirements and scale with confidence.
Security
SOC2 certified
Secure UK-based AWS cloud infrastructure
Role-based access permissions
Complete audit trail
Automatic backups
Compliance
GDPR-compliant
Making Tax Digital (MTD) compliant
G-Cloud approved
Reliability
99.9999% platform availability
FAQs
Who is Aqilla designed for?
Aqilla is designed for organisations that have outgrown entry-level accounting software and need greater automation, reporting and scalability without the complexity of a traditional ERP.
How long does implementation take?
Can Aqilla manage multiple companies?
Does Aqilla include AI?
Does Aqilla integrate with other systems?