Bookkeeping and the ledger

Last updated: July 2026

You don't need to be an accountant to use Fatoora — but the books are there when you or your accountant want them. Every invoice, expense and payment is posted to a proper double-entry ledger automatically.

What's in the Bookkeeping view

  • Journal — the dated entries created from your activity
  • Ledger accounts — balances grouped by account (sales, VAT, expenses, cash, and so on)
  • A drill-down from a figure to the entries behind it

It's posted automatically

Raise an invoice and Fatoora records the sale, the VAT and the amount owed. Record a payment and it moves the money to your bank. Issue a credit note and the entry is reversed. You get accurate books without touching a journal by hand.

Who it's for

Most users never need to open it. But when you want the accounting detail — or your accountant does at year-end — it's all there, consistent and ready.

Frequently asked questions

Do I have to do any bookkeeping manually?+

No. Fatoora posts the accounting entries for you as you invoice, spend and get paid. The Bookkeeping view is there if you want to see or check them.

Is this useful for my accountant?+

Yes. Your accountant can review the journal and ledger accounts to verify the numbers and prepare year-end.

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