AI Accounting Software for Irish Businesses

Big Red Cloud helps you manage the everyday accounting work behind your business. You can create sales invoices, process purchase invoices and receipts, connect and reconcile bank accounts, manage VAT and prepare VAT3 returns, track outstanding customers and suppliers, and produce management reports.

You can also give your accountant and team secure access, use RED AI assistance to ask questions about your accounting data in plain English, and access free training and Irish-based support whenever you need guidance.

For over 30 years, our accounting software has helped small businesses, accountants and bookkeepers manage their financial records with greater confidence.

Our journey began with Big Red Book, an on-premise accounting software solution built to make bookkeeping more practical and accessible for small businesses. As technology and the way businesses worked evolved, Big Red Cloud launched in 2012, bringing the same small-business ethos to a secure, cloud-based software-as-a-service platform.

Moving online allowed businesses and their accountants to access financial records from anywhere, work together more easily and keep their accounts updated without relying on locally installed software.

Today, Big Red Cloud continues to evolve beyond traditional accounting software. Customers can manage invoicing, purchases, banking, VAT and reporting; ask RED AI assistance questions about their accounting data in plain English; and access free onboarding, live training and support from our Irish-based team.

From Big Red Book to Big Red Cloud and RED AI assistance, our purpose has remained the same: to take as much of the difficulty out of managing accounts as possible and help businesses understand their numbers.

RED is Big Red Cloud’s AI-powered smart assistant. It allows you to ask questions about your Big Red Cloud accounting data in plain English using your chosen AI assistant, including ChatGPT, Claude or Mistral.

You can use RED to prepare management accounts, identify bookkeeping issues, find overdue customers, review sales, costs and margins, and better understand business performance. RED helps turn your accounting information into practical answers while leaving financial decisions and professional judgement with you and your accountant.

Big Red Cloud is designed for small and medium-sized businesses, sole traders, accountants and bookkeepers.

It supports businesses that want a straightforward way to manage their accounts, as well as accounting professionals who need to work efficiently across multiple clients. Unlimited users make it easier for business owners, employees, bookkeepers and accountants to work together using the same up-to-date financial information.

No previous accounting software experience is required. Big Red Cloud provides guided setup, free live onboarding, practical training and support from an experienced Irish team.

Big Red Cloud connects with leading Irish banks, including AIB, Bank of Ireland, PTSB and Revolut, helping you import transactions and keep your accounts reconciled.

It also integrates with GoCardless for automatic invoice payments and Turbo Inventory for stock, orders, suppliers and operational management. Businesses can use the Big Red Cloud API to connect other compatible systems and keep accounting information moving between their essential business tools.

Yes. Big Red Cloud provides free live onboarding and practical training to help you set up the software and manage your accounts confidently.

Weekly live sessions cover company setup, purchases and payments, sales, bank reconciliation, VAT, Bank Feeds, the Purchase Importer and RED AI Assistance. You can follow each process step by step and ask questions during the session.

Eligible learners can also access fully funded, ETB-supported courses covering accounting, payroll, automation, artificial intelligence, planning and inventory.

Big Red Cloud works on any device with an internet connection. Whether you use a PC, Mac, smartphone (iOS or Android), or tablet (iPad or Android tablet), our cloud accounting software is designed for flexibility. There’s no need to install anything; simply access the platform through your internet browser.

The mobile app has the core features you need to manage your invoicing on the go, ensuring that your work is automatically synced across all devices. Your data is securely backed up and protected.

When you choose the first-year offer at €30 per month, you’ll pay 50% less than the standard €60 monthly price for your first 12 months. This discounted rate applies throughout your entire first year, giving you a full year to explore and leverage Big Red Cloud’s comprehensive features and reliable support.

After the first year, your plan will continue at the standard €60 per month. You’ll still retain access to all features, reports, and tools that help you run your business with ease. Our team is also ready to help you with any questions or adjustments to your plan, so you can keep growing confidently.

At Big Red Cloud, we are committed to keeping your data secure. We use robust technical and organizational measures to protect against unauthorized access, misuse, or loss.

Your data is encrypted and stored securely to ensure compliance with GDPR and to give you peace of mind that your accounting data is always safe.

Big Red Cloud’s cloud accounting software is designed to work smoothly even with standard internet speeds. A typical 3G mobile connection will work, but for optimal performance, a minimum download speed of 2 Mbps is recommended.

You can always start with our no-risk, no-obligation free trial to ensure the software performs well with your current connection. For the best experience, we recommend using the latest version of your preferred web browser.

Big Red Cloud provides comprehensive customer support through multiple channels, so you always get the help you need. Our team is available Monday to Friday, from 9:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., and you can reach us by phone, email, live chat, or make use of our extensive online resources.

In addition to direct support, you’ll have access to:

• Step-by-step guides and video tutorials available anytime
• Interactive webinars and community forums to connect and learn
• Professional development accounting courses to boost your skills

If you’d like to get in touch, you can contact us by phone in Ireland at +353 (0)1 204 8300 or in the UK at 0161 250 0825, or by email at info@bigredcloud.com. We’re here to help you every step of the way.