Accounting & Payroll Software

ATB Consultants is an authorised reseller of Sage Pastel and QuickBooks — South Africa's leading accounting software for small and medium businesses.

The Right Software for Your Business

Choosing the right accounting software is one of the most important decisions for your business. We help you select, purchase, install, and set up the software that best fits your needs — and train your team to use it effectively.

South Africa's most trusted SME accounting solution — locally developed and SARS-compliant.

From R1,510 / monthIndicative
  • Full double-entry bookkeeping and GL
  • Customer & supplier account management
  • VAT processing and VAT201 report generation
  • Bank reconciliation and import
  • Inventory and job costing modules
  • Management accounts, P&L, Balance Sheet
  • Multi-user and multi-company support
  • Automatic SARS e@syFile integration

Complete payroll processing software built for South African labour law and SARS compliance.

From R1,375 / monthIndicative
  • PAYE, UIF, and SDL calculation engine
  • Unlimited income and deduction codes
  • Leave management and accruals
  • Monthly EMP201 export for eFiling
  • Bi-annual EMP501 reconciliation
  • IRP5 / IT3(a) certificate generation
  • Employee self-service portal (select editions)
  • SARS legislative updates included

Cloud-based accounting for modern South African businesses — access anywhere, anytime.

Plans Simple Start · Essentials · PlusQuote on request
  • Real-time cloud bookkeeping from any device
  • Automatic bank feeds and reconciliation
  • Invoice creation and online payment links
  • VAT tracking and report generation
  • Expense tracking with receipt capture
  • Payroll integration (select plans)
  • 150+ built-in reports and dashboards
  • Accountant access and collaboration tools

Powerful desktop accounting for businesses that prefer on-premise software with robust features.

Once-off licence Quote on request
  • Full-featured double-entry accounting
  • Advanced inventory and job costing
  • Multi-user access with role permissions
  • Industry-specific editions available
  • Comprehensive reporting suite
  • Customer and project profitability tracking
  • No internet required for daily operation
  • One-time purchase model available

Prices shown above are indicative starting prices in South African Rand, correct as of mid-2026, based on published vendor pricing. Actual pricing depends on your number of users, modules, and subscription term. See the full disclaimer at the bottom of this page.

Why Buy Through ATB Consultants?

Buying software through ATB isn't just a transaction — it comes with professional support, setup, and training that most resellers don't offer.

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Professional Setup Included

We don't just hand you a licence and leave. Every software purchase includes professional installation, company configuration, chart of accounts setup, and basic user orientation.

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Training Available

Get up and running fast with our Sage Pastel and QuickBooks training — on-site, remote, or one-on-one. Your team will be confident users from day one.

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Ongoing Support

Software support from people who also handle your bookkeeping and tax. When something goes wrong — or when SARS releases a tax update — we're already on it.

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Expert Recommendation

Not sure which product is right for you? We assess your business size, transaction volumes, team structure, and budget to recommend the best fit — not just the most expensive option.

Which Software is Right for You?

Feature Sage Pastel Accounting Sage Pastel Payroll QuickBooks Online QuickBooks Desktop
Best ForSME bookkeeping & VATPayroll & PAYE processingCloud-first businessesAdvanced on-premise
Cloud-BasedPartial (Partner)Partial✅ Yes❌ No
SARS Compliance✅ Yes✅ Yes✅ Yes✅ Yes
VAT Processing✅ Yes❌ No✅ Yes✅ Yes
Payroll Module❌ Separate product✅ Core featureAdd-on availableLimited
Inventory✅ Yes❌ No✅ Yes✅ Advanced
Multi-User✅ Yes✅ Yes✅ Yes✅ Yes
Training Available✅ ATB Certified✅ ATB Certified✅ ATB Support✅ ATB Support

Ready to Get the Right Software?

Contact us for current pricing, a free product recommendation, or to book a live demonstration tailored to your business needs.

⚠️ Pricing disclaimer: All prices displayed on this page are indicative only and are subject to change without notice by Sage and Intuit (QuickBooks). Final pricing depends on your number of users, modules selected, subscription term, and any applicable promotions. All software pricing must be confirmed with ATB Consultants and is subject to being formally quoted before purchase. Please contact us for an up-to-date, personalised quote.