See every job, deadline, client request and team responsibility in one place. TaxCalc and Engager help growing accounting firms replace scattered spreadsheets and manual chasing with clear, connected workflows.
Run your practice with the full picture.
You cannot manage what you cannot see.
As a practice grows, informal processes start to show their limits. Spreadsheets, inboxes and memory might work for a small team, but they quickly become risky when more people, clients and deadlines are involved.
Capacity issues only become obvious when deadlines are close.
Client follow-ups depend on someone remembering to chase.
Important client information becomes spread across disconnected systems.
A calmer way to manage client work.
Effective workflow management gives your team a shared view of what is happening, what needs attention and what is coming next. Everyone knows who owns the work, when it is due and how far it has progressed.
Clear ownership
Every job has a responsible person, a deadline and a process, so work does not disappear into inboxes or spreadsheets.
Live visibility
Managers can see workload, progress and bottlenecks without asking for manual status updates.
Automated movement
Client reminders, internal actions and job progress can be triggered automatically, helping work keep moving.
Bring the moving parts of your practice together.
TaxCalc’s practice management solution helps firms connect the day-to-day work that sits around tax and accounts production: proposals, onboarding, task management, client communication, file sharing, eSignatures, time and billing.
Full visibility across jobs
Track every job with Kanban task dashboards. See assignee name, due date, and stage at a glance, so you can spot bottlenecks before deadlines slip.
Automated client chasing
Request records, confirm deadlines, and send reminders without lifting a finger. Need to reach multiple clients at once? Bulk messaging lets you filter by service type, deadline, or any criteria you set.
One source of truth
Sync client data, job status, and documents across your system. Everything lives in one place, so there's no toggling between systems, no rekeying, and no duplicated entries.
The workflows behind a more controlled firm.
Each part of the solution solves a different operational problem. Together, they help your practice win work, onboard clients, manage deadlines, collect information, share documents and understand profitability.
Proposals and letters of engagement
Turn proposals and engagement letters into a professional, repeatable client experience instead of a manual admin task.
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Build branded proposals quickly
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Set scope and expectations from day one
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Move accepted work into onboarding
Email and automated workflows
Stop relying on manual chasing. Automate reminders, follow-ups and job progression so work keeps moving in the background.
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Set automated reminders and follow-ups
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Trigger actions based on job activity
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Free your team from repetitive chasing
Staff, task and deadline management
Replace guesswork, check-ins and spreadsheets with live visibility of who is doing what and when it is due.
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See ownership and deadlines clearly
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Balance workload across the team
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Reduce last-minute pressure
File management and client portal
Give clients a secure place to send, receive and sign documents, without relying on long email threads or lost attachments.
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Share files securely with clients
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Request and track documents easily
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Keep files and approvals together
Time, fees and billing
Keep time, work in progress and fees connected to the work being done, so billing becomes easier to manage.
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Log time and WIP without extra tools
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Reduce billing delays
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Spot missed billable work
Client onboarding
Turn a new client win into a structured onboarding process, with the right forms, checks, documents and tasks triggered at the right time.
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Collect information consistently
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Connect AML, eSignatures and forms
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Give new clients a smoother start
The products behind the solution
The products that comprise the TaxCalc accounting practice management solution are available as standalone systems.
Engager
Engager is the core of TaxCalc's practice management and workflow solution, combining job tracking, automated client communication, and deadline management in one platform.
eSign Centre
eSign Centre is TaxCalc's electronic signature tool, simplifying document approval and tracking so clients can sign off on accounts, tax returns, and other documents quickly.
Why accountants love Engager for practice management
“We've been using TaxCalc for 14 years. In terms of features that stand out, it's the ease of use and intuitive user interface. It's very easy to pick up.”
Managing Director, Nuvo Accountancy
“With the Communications Centre and eSign features, client interactions have become quicker and more professional.”
COO and Co‑founder, OnTheGo Accountants
“The HMRC authority request is great – a simple but hugely helpful tool. Tasks that used to take ages are now much quicker.”
Managing Partner, Steve Pye & Co
“Features like Jobs & Tasks have helped us stay on top of deadlines and manage work more effectively.”
Office Manager, Newman Morris
“Just do it. Take the plunge! You definitely won’t regret leaving your old software behind.”
Director, Deans Accountants
“I can't think of a better balance of software quality and price on the market that I've used.”
Director of Operations, LKA Chartered Accountants
“I’m going to say we’re 20% quicker with TaxCalc, probably even 30% quicker.”
Partner, Artema Accountants
“The most obvious impact TaxCalc has had on our practice is the workflow module… we previously had to rely on spreadsheets.”
Director, Chapman Worth
“The data migration – transferring the client lists with addresses, directors and all the other details - was slick.”
Director, Cadre Advisory Services
“It was a complete no-brainer to use TaxCalc. We love the error checking, it’s just so helpful.”
Founder, Eclipse Accountancy
“TaxCalc has significantly improved our workflow and overall efficiency, thanks to the intuitive interface and streamlined processes.”
Director & Owner, Fortuna Accounts
“TaxCalc’s compliance checks are thorough in ensuring you follow a process that is very HMRC-compliant. It's very careful to follow correct HMRC guidance ensure you've completed everything. So, it gives us confidence in our job as well.”
Principal and Director, Total Books and RFX Virtual Finance
Resources
Browse a selection of easy-to-follow guides and informative webinars to get the most out of your accounting practice management and workflow solution.
Frequently asked questions
It's how practices keep track of client work – assigning jobs, monitoring deadlines, chasing clients, and making sure nothing slips through the cracks. Good workflow management means everyone knows what they're doing, when it's due, and where things stand.
Most move away from spreadsheets to dedicated software that shows all work in one place. That way, managers can see who's got capacity, reassign work when needed, and keep processes consistent across the team.
Missed deadlines, not knowing who's working on what, clients chasing you for updates, and finding out about capacity issues when it's already too late. If any of that sounds familiar, it's probably time to look at a dedicated practice and workflow management software designed for accountants.
Instead of relying on someone to remember to chase a client, the system does it for you. Automated emails go out when deadlines approach or jobs hit certain stages – so clients stay informed without your team having to lift a finger.
Visual job tracking, automated client communication, e-signatures, and time tracking are a good starting point. If you’re a mid-sized practice, it's also worth checking how the pricing works (per user or per client) and whether it integrates with your compliance tools.
The best setups sync client data automatically, so you're not entering the same information in multiple places. Documents flow between systems, you can track jobs from onboarding to filing, and everyone works from the same source of truth.
Build a practice management setup around how your firm works.
Tell us your team size, client base and current systems, and we’ll help you understand which TaxCalc and Engager products fit your workflow.