Automated accounting that scales with your startup

Track cash flow, send invoices, and close books — all in one app, with expert bookkeepers just a chat away.

Screenshot of Inkle Books accounting software showing a transactions list with dates, merchants, amounts, and categories, alongside a chat window discussing a Figma transaction.

Automated accounting that scales with your startup

Track cash flow, send invoices, and close books all in one app, with expert bookkeepers just a chat away.

Trusted by hundreds of  US companies

The only accounting app you will ever need

Connect your bank account via integrations
Interface screen showing 'Add a data source' options including connected 'Mercury' for banking, and other options like 'Brex', 'Stripe' marked as coming soon, and 'Plaid' under payroll.
Fast track categorizing transactions with AI
Dropdown menu with subscription revenue options and a list of merchants including Zoom, Figma, Jira, Hubspot, Zoho, and Uber.
Access to a bookkeeping expert via Inkle Chat
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Generate real-time financial reports
Balance sheet summary showing assets of $250, liability of $50, and equity of $200.

Nothing comes close to what Inkle offers for US Taxes and Compliance. Their product has a simple and easy-to-use UI with streamlined processes.

Nikolay Bonev

Co-Founder & CTO at Shelf

The AI Way to Manage Your Bookkeeping

From syncing your financial data to generating reports, Inkle Books blends AI speed with expert accuracy. Automate the busywork, stay compliant, and always know where your numbers stand.

Accurate streaming of your financial data

Inkle Books has direct integrations with Brex, Mercury and Stripe. We also support over 10k US banks so you can sync your financial data seamlessly within the app.

Categorize transactions in seconds with AI

We come with an evolving AI engine to help you categorize all transactions within seconds.

Generate live metrics and instant financial data

Get real time metrics and instant financial data within balance sheets, cash flow statements and more.

Summarize financial reports in seconds with AI

AI reviews your reports, summarizes key points, and explains anything you’re unsure about, in seconds.

Create and manage invoices effortlessly

Generate and send professional invoices directly from Inkle Books. Track payments in real time and keep your cash flow in sync, all automatically reflected in your books.

Automate your books, accelerate your growth

Our intuitive tools and expert support eliminate manual busywork, so you can keep your books effortlessly accurate and up-to-date.
Two connected accounts with Stripe showing $900,000 from 2 accounts and Brex showing $200,000 from 1 account.

Accurate streaming of your financial data

Inkle Books has direct integrations with Brex, Mercury, Ramp and Stripe. We also support over 10k US banks so you can sync your financial data seamlessly within the app.

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Live Financials dashboard showing Balance Sheet tab with bank accounts Mercury and Brex totaling $350,000 for the period 01-Jan-2025 to 15-Feb-2025 under cash method.

Generate live metrics and financial data

Get real time metrics and instant financial data within balance sheets, cash flow statements and more.

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Table titled Financial Closing showing periods, closing status, creators, reviewers, financials icons, and action buttons like Review and View.

Review and approve your books in one place

Organize tasks, documents, and reviews in one place. Close your books faster with a built-in checklist

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Revenue metrics dashboard showing total revenue from Jan to Dec 2025 with a trend line peaking near $350K; table below lists XYZ Inc. customer payments from 2020 to 2024.

Clear visibility into your revenue

Track MRR, ARR, product-level revenue, and customer metrics to understand what’s driving growth.

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General Ledger interface showing filters for date range and accrual method with entries for accounts receivable, current assets, accounts payable, liabilities, equity, retained earnings, and income with respective entry counts and totals.

Full accounting controls in one place

View your general ledger, manage your chart of accounts, reconcile accounts, record journal entries, and track fixed assets easily.

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User interface showing a transaction list with columns for date, source, to/from, amount, and category, including a dropdown menu to select account categories like Travel and Personal Expense.

Categorize transactions in seconds with AI

We come with an evolving AI engine to help you categorize all transactions within seconds.

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Invoices & Customers dashboard showing invoice list with dates, numbers, customer names, amounts, and statuses including Draft, Paid, and Sent.

Send or request invoices in one click

Track all your invoices in one place. Request invoices from vendors by pre-filling details for them. They review, confirm, and you're done. No delays. No chasing.

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Dashboard interface showing user welcome message, action centre with tax tasks, and a balance summary of cash and bank accounts with spends and assets.

All your startup metrics in one place

Track revenue, expenses, burn rate, and balance in one view. Compare trends and make faster decisions.

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Revenue Recognition dashboard showing a revenue overview bar chart for Jan to Dec 2025 with booked, recognized, and deferred revenue values, and a July 2025 summary detailing booked, recognized, and deferred revenue amounts.

Accurate revenue recognition built in

Automate revenue schedules across bills, vendors, payroll, and contracts - no spreadsheets needed.

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Live Financials screen showing Balance Sheet tab with assets of $12,139.37 and liabilities & equities of $288,786.08 as of Jan 01 to Nov 19, 2025.

Live financial statements when you need them

Access up-to-date balance sheets, income statements, AR aging, and AP summaries without waiting for month-end.

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Essential features that make a great accounting app

There are flagship features, and then there are the essentials that make your bookkeeping process so much easier.

Chat with a Bookkeeper

Get access to a bookkeeping expert virtually, via Inkle Chat.

Get Real-Time Metrics

Access metrics like cash balance, gross burn rate, runway runrate, instantly.

Generate Custom Invoices

Preview your invoices, mark them as paid, mail them out and more.

Add Journal Entries

Enable accrual based bookkeeping by adding journal entries.

Identify your Top Spends

Get insights on your top spends and top vendors with just a single click.

File 1099s within the App

Inkle Books integrates with Inkle Tax and identifies all vendors for you to settle your 1099s within the app.

Integrations that keep your books in sync

Inkle Books connects with the tools you already use, from banks and credit cards to revenue systems, payroll, and AP or AR. Everything syncs in the background, so your books stay clean and up to date.
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AI that adapts to your books

Your AI Bookkeeper categorizes 90% of your transactions accurately.
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AI that translates financial data 
into insights that matter

Your AI Financial Analyst reviews your reports, summarizes the essentials, and compares performance across periods.
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Some numbers to back it up

Founders build. We keep the books. Our bookkeeping service handles the numbers at scale, so you can stay focused on growth.

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Time saved
9
 hours/month
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Context specific & accurate
90
%
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Transactions categorised  
1,000,000
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Bookkeeping on autopilot, reviewed by experts.

We auto-sync your data, flag issues, and connect you to a real bookkeeper who keeps your books clean, accurate, and investor ready.

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Bookkeeping on autopilot, reviewed by experts.

We auto-sync your data, flag issues, and connect you to a real bookkeeper who keeps your books clean, accurate, and investor ready.

Try Inkle Books

Bookkeeping built for startup velocity

We eliminate the back-office drag with smart automation and human expertise.

Control expenses

Real-time tracking helps identify cost-saving opportunities and manage cash flow.

Save time

Automated data entry and reconciliation reduce manual bookkeeping tasks by up to 80%.

Reduce errors

Smart validation ensures your financial records are accurate and audit-ready.

Grow confidently

Make informed decisions with customizable reports and financial insights.

Smart software meets real support.

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Guided onboarding
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Expert-led onboarding that includes guided data source connections for accuracy.
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Frictionless communication
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Chat with Inkle experts to close your books.
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Perfectly compliant books
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Close your books with confidence - accurate, up-to-date, and ready for investors or filings.

Your numbers,  
Always investor-ready.

From tax season to board meetings, Inkle helps you stay financially sharp.

No fire drills, no spreadsheet panic.

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Expert support at your fingertips

Real accountant on chat keep your books investor-ready.

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Instant financial insights

Know your burn, runway, and cash position in seconds.

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Always audit-ready financials

Your books are always clean, current, and due-diligence ready.

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Secure & reliable

SOC 2 ready for top-tier security, compliance, and data protection you trust.

FAQs

What services can I expect from professional bookkeeping providers?

Professional bookkeepers handle end-to-end financial management, including categorizing transactions, reconciling accounts, managing payables and receivables, and closing books monthly.

Is a bookkeeping service necessary for my business?

If your business handles money and relies on accurate numbers for decision-making, a bookkeeping service is essential.
It saves time, improves accuracy, and keeps your finances organized, allowing you to focus on growth instead of spreadsheets.

Can I handle my business's bookkeeping on my own?

You can manage simple books yourself using software, especially in early stages.


But once transactions grow or accuracy matters, outsourcing saves time and prevents costly errors before tax season.But once transactions grow or accuracy matters, outsourcing saves time and prevents costly errors before tax season.

What are the costs of bookkeeping services?

Bookkeeping fees are usually monthly, based on volume, accounts, and complexity.
For small to mid-sized businesses, pricing ranges from a few hundred to a few thousand dollars per month.

Compare not just cost, but the value of accuracy, visibility, and peace of mind.

Is bookkeeping essential for small businesses?

Yes - it keeps your financials organized, ensures tax accuracy, and tracks true profitability.

Without bookkeeping, it’s easy to lose control of cash flow and make decisions based on guesswork.

Distinguishing bookkeeping from accounting: What's the difference?

Bookkeeping records and reconciles transactions; accounting interprets and analyzes them.

In short - bookkeeping keeps data accurate, while accounting turns that data into strategy and compliance.

Ready to automate your bookkeeping?