CIS invoicing software for UK construction businesses.
SwiftBooks Pro is construction invoicing software for UK construction contractors and subcontractors: raise branded VAT invoices, pick reverse charge on a line if you need it, collect Stripe or PayPal(GoCardless on Business+). This login does not verify subcontractors with HMRC and does not file CIS300.
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What is CIS invoicing software?
CIS invoicing software helps UK construction contractors and subcontractors raise VAT invoices with labour and materials as line items. In SwiftBooks Pro you pick reverse charge as the VAT rate where needed. There is no automatic 20/30 CIS engine and no CIS300 filing from this login.
MTD VAT and ITSA filing is — keep records here, file outside this login if you use them. SwiftBooks Pro stores invoices in the ledger; export or hand off to your accountant as needed.
SwiftBooks Pro is invoicing for UK construction: branded templates, pay-by-link, reverse charge as a VAT rate you pick. It is not HMRC CIS verification and it does not file CIS300.
From VAT invoice to reconciled payment — without double entry.
Every sales invoice you send in SwiftBooks Pro posts to your general ledger automatically. When a customer pays, CSV Smart Bank Import lets you match the receipt, VAT splits stay intact, and aged debtors update in real time — the workflow your UK bookkeeper expects from premium cloud accounting.
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1Raise a compliant VAT invoice or recurring bill
Choose a template, add line items with correct VAT rates(including zero-rated and exempt), attach CIS details where needed, and send branded PDFs or secure links.
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2Customer pays via card, direct debit or bank transfer
Pay Now buttons embed Stripe or PayPal (GoCardless on Business+) so cash hits your account faster — critical for construction cash flow across England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland.
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3Automatic reminders protect your debtor days
Schedule polite nudges before due date and structured chasers after. Activity logs prove delivery for credit control and dispute resolution.
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4Match the bank line in Banking → Reconcile
Import bank CSV, match the payment to the invoice.
Professional invoicing controls for UK construction.
Whether you are a limited company in London or a sole trader in Cardiff, these tools keep accounts receivable disciplined while your brand stays polished.
Estimates that convert cleanly
Need quotes before you bill? Use our dedicated estimate & invoicing journey — client approval, then one-click conversion so nothing is retyped into the sales day book.
Open estimates hub →Recurring invoices & retainers
Automate monthly subscription billing or fixed retainers. Each cycle generates a fresh VAT invoice, posts to ledgers, and respects pause rules if a project stops.
See automation →Credit notes & partial payments
Issue credit notes that mirror the original VAT treatment, record deposits against milestones, and show running balances your bookkeeper can trace instantly.
Learn more →Smart reminder cadences
Blend polite pre-due notices with firm overdue sequences. Every touch is logged for credit control and stops automatically when the bank receipt clears.
Learn more →CIS-friendly construction billing
Contractors can surface CIS deductions on invoices, helping subcontractors and main contractors stay aligned with HMRC construction rules.
Learn more →Advisor access for accountants
Grant your UK accountant read/write access to invoices, VAT, and ledgers without duplicating data exports — ideal for year-end and Companies House prep.
Partner programme →VAT billing software wired to your sales ledger.
SwiftBooks Pro is not a standalone PDF tool — it is invoice software that understands double-entry bookkeeping. Each document updates VAT, debtors, and reporting views your finance team relies on, while customers still see a simple pay online experience.
- ✓ HMRC-compliant VAT invoices (full & simplified)
- ✓ digital digital invoice records
- ✓ CIS (Construction Industry Scheme) invoices supported
- ✓ Stripe, PayPal; GoCardless on Business+
- ✓ Automatic late-payment reminders & overdue chasing
- ✓ Recurring invoices & auto-billing for retainer clients
- ✓ Credit notes, partial payments & bulk invoicing
- ✓ Invoice viewed & opened read receipts
- ✓ PDF invoice download & email delivery
50+ HMRC-compliant UK invoice templates.
Every invoice template is VAT-compliant for UK HMRC, fully branded with your logo and colours, and ready to send in seconds. Choose a design, add your details, done.
UK invoice payments — Stripe, PayPal; GoCardless on Business+.
Every SwiftBooks Pro invoice includes an embedded Pay Now button. Your customers pay in seconds from the invoice email — via card, direct debit, or bank transfer. No extra logins, no friction, no chasing. Your money arrives faster.
No additional payment fees charged by SwiftBooks Pro. Standard transaction fees apply per provider.
CIS invoicing software UK — honest competitor view.
Benchmarked against leading UK cloud accounting brands your customers already know. Treat pricing as indicative — always confirm on each vendor's site.
| Feature | SwiftBooks Pro | Xero | QuickBooks | Sage |
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| Free plan for sole traders | £15 Solo ex VAT after trial | ✗ | ✗ | Basic only |
| Starting price (per month) | £15 Solo ex VAT | £16 Ignite | £15 Simple Start | £15 Start |
| HMRC-compliant VAT invoices | ✓ All plans | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Estimates / quote software | ✓ All plans | ✓ | ✓ | Paid plans |
| One-click estimate → invoice | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Online client approval portal | ✓ All plans | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ |
| 50+ invoice templates | ✓ | Limited | Limited | Limited |
| Auto payment reminders | ✓ All plans | Paid only | Paid only | Paid only |
| Multi-currency invoicing | Business+ only | Premium only | Premium only | Paid plans |
| Recurring invoices | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Invoice limit on entry plan | Unlimited | 20/month on Ignite | Unlimited | Unlimited |
Prices correct as of May 2026, excluding VAT. Feature availability subject to change. See our full comparison →
What CIS invoicing in this login actually is.
Sales → Invoices. Labour and materials as lines. Pick reverse charge as the VAT rate if you need it.
There is an onboarding checkbox for CIS-registered. This login does not call HMRC to verify subcontractors.
CIS300 is not filed from this login. Keep the books here. File CIS300 with HMRC or your accountant.
CIS invoicing software UK — FAQs for construction.
Direct answers on CIS deductions, VAT reverse charge, MTD and pay links — structured for search and voice assistants.
What is CIS invoicing software?
Software that helps construction businesses invoice under HMRC's Construction Industry Scheme. SwiftBooks Pro is invoicing and a ledger. It does not verify subcontractors with HMRC or file CIS300.
Does SwiftBooks Pro handle CIS deductions automatically?
No automatic 20/30 engine. You can invoice labour and materials as line items. CIS300 is not filed from this login.
Does SwiftBooks Pro support the VAT reverse charge for construction?
You can choose reverse charge as the VAT rate on an invoice line. The app does not detect CIS status for you.
Does this verify subcontractors with HMRC?
No. There is an onboarding checkbox for CIS-registered. There is no HMRC verification call.
Does this file CIS300?
No. Keep deductions in the books if you enter them. File CIS300 with HMRC or your accountant.
CIS invoicing your construction business will trust.
Join thousands of UK firms using SwiftBooks Pro for VAT bills, pay links, and digital invoice records. 30-day trial, then Solo at £15/month ex VAT.