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Checklist software for accountants and bookkeepers

Break complicated jobs into simple steps your whole team follows, from client onboarding to VAT submissions and year end, so your standards are met every time.

No card details required. Every feature and unlimited users included, from £9 +VAT a month.

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Client onboarding checklist in Engager with completed, pending and not applicable points

Systemise your practice

One way of working, whoever picks up the job

When team members follow their own methods, things get missed and errors creep in. Engager’s checklists turn your best way of working into reusable templates, so every job is done the same way.

  • Reusable checklist templates for recurring work
  • Checklists for onboarding, compliance and internal processes
  • See what is complete, what is pending and who is responsible
  • Simple to set up, with no technical knowledge needed

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Editing a client onboarding checklist template in Engager

How it works

Where firms use checklists

Build a checklist once, attach it to the work it belongs to, and track progress as your team ticks off each step.

Client onboarding

Start every client relationship with confidence. Standardise onboarding tasks, from gathering documents to confirming compliance requirements, so every new client gets the same thorough start.

Collect onboarding details with forms

The seven steps of client setup in Engager, from general info to external services

Compliance management

Track recurring compliance tasks, record progress and meet deadlines, so you are ready to show how and when each piece of work was done.

Engager job record with deadlines, checklist progress and phases with time budgets

Internal workflows

Set up checklists for internal processes such as monthly payroll, VAT submissions or year-end preparation, so the routine work runs the same way every month.

See how workflows fit together

Engager checklist templates for monthly payroll, VAT submissions and year-end prep
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No card details required. Every feature included.

Common challenges

Problems checklists solve

Overwhelmed by endless task lists

Organise work into manageable steps, so no detail is overlooked and your team regains control.

Inconsistent processes across the team

Standard templates for onboarding, tax submissions and internal reviews keep everyone aligned.

Unsure what is done and what is left

See what is complete, what is pending and who is responsible, all in one place.

Manual tracking that wastes time

A digital checklist inside the job replaces spreadsheets and paper lists, and reduces the risk of mistakes.

Reviews

Rated Excellent by accountants and bookkeepers

4.6 out of 5 from 199 reviews on Trustpilot, 181 of them five stars.

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“Moved over from another practice management system and I’m so pleased I did. My only complaint is why I didn’t do it sooner!”
Fiona · Verified Trustpilot review, April 2025
“Finally found a practice management software that ticks every box and keeps us on track with deadlines, jobs, onboarding and billing.”
Rosevale Accountants Ltd · Verified Trustpilot review, February 2025
“It keeps everything in one place, and has taken a lot of admin stress off our plate. It was built by an accountant for accountants, and you can really tell.”
Jana W · Verified Trustpilot review, February 2026

Questions

Checklists FAQs

What can I use checklists for?

You can use checklists to manage a wide range of work, including client onboarding, compliance tracking and internal workflows. They are fully customisable, so you can tailor them to your practice.

Can I create templates for recurring tasks?

Yes. Engager lets you create reusable checklist templates for common processes such as VAT submissions, payroll or year-end accounts, which saves time and keeps work consistent.

Can I see progress across my team?

Yes. You can see what has been completed, what is pending and who is responsible, all in one place.

Are checklists easy to use?

Yes. Engager is designed with simplicity in mind, so you can create, manage and track checklists without any technical expertise.

Can I try checklists before committing?

Yes. Start a free 28-day trial with every feature included and no card details required.

Is the checklist feature included in every plan?

Yes. Every Engager subscription includes every feature and unlimited users. Pricing is based on how many clients you have, from £9 +VAT a month, and you can try it free for 28 days with no card details required.

Are checklists included in every Engager plan?

Yes. Checklists are included in every Engager plan, along with every other feature and unlimited users, from £9 +VAT a month. You can try them free for 28 days with no card details required.

Pricing

Practice management software pricing, made simple.

One price for your whole practice, based on how many clients you look after. Every feature and unlimited users included.

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250 clients
1 client30,000+ clients
For small teams
£89+VAT
a month

Billed monthly.

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