Online sales ledger for law firms 

Record sales transactions, create invoices and manage your practice’s operating cash flow with Lawsyst. Our digital sales ledger helps legal professionals stay on top of incoming funds and maintain strong client relationships. 

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An accurate record of money owed and received


A central part of our legal accounting software, Lawsyst’s online sales ledger simplifies your law firm’s bookkeeping processes and ensures that you keep a detailed record of payments received for your services.  

 

Access sales transactions at any time


Gone are the days of managing accounts receivable manually. With Lawsyst’s intuitive and easy-to-use client ledger, your law firm can gain a real-time, up-to-date overview of all customer transactions from any device or location. Whether you're in the office or working remotely, Lawsyst ensures that you have quick and secure access to an archive of payments received, sales credit notes, and outstanding client balances.

 

Instant payment notifications


Lawsyst takes the guesswork out of tracking client payments. As soon as money is received, our software sends an instant notification, ensuring that your credit controllers or sales ledger clerks are alerted in seconds. This allows your team to swiftly allocate the received funds to the correct client account and ensure that your firm's finances are updated in real-time. 

 

Monitor cash flow


Lawsyst gives your firm a clear and comprehensive overview of all outstanding debts, enabling you to manage your cash flow more effectively. By taking a proactive approach to your accounts receivable, you can quickly identify any potential payment issues, and prioritise overdue invoices and clients who may be struggling with their finances. Ensure your firm's financial stability with Lawsyst. 

 

Effortless integration with Xero


Lawsyst integrates seamlessly with Xero, allowing law firms to manage accounts receivable from either platform and stay on top of sales transactions without needing to switch between systems. This makes it easy for you to monitor receivables and track client payments from either software, streamlining routine financial tasks and accelerating your accounting processes.

 

Greater productivity and compliance


Lawsyst’s digital sales ledger has been specifically developed to help law firms boost productivity while ensuring full compliance with the requirements of regulatory bodies such as the SRA. With in-built tools that streamline your accounts receivable processes, you can handle client payments and financial records more efficiently and boost productivity.

 

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Why UK law firms use our sales ledger software

 

Better financial management


Lawsyst’s secure legal accounting system centralises all of your law firm’s sales transactions, making it easier than ever to manage payments and invoices from a single, streamlined location. With all your financial records stored online, you can eliminate the hassle of dealing with multiple systems or paper-based processes, saving time and reducing the risk of errors when handling your accounts receivable. 

 

Heightened data security


When it comes to managing client finances, security is our top priority. Lawsyst offers industry-leading data security to give your law firm complete confidence in the safety of your financial information. Whether you’re handling client payments, billing details, or financial reports, you can trust that your records are safe and protected from data breaches or security vulnerabilities.

 

Keep an eye on cash flow


Stay on top of your law firm’s incoming transactions with minimal effort. Lawsyst provides real-time visibility into your receivables, allowing you to track payments, manage invoices, and keep an eye on outstanding balances. This will help you avoid cash flow disruptions, maintain financial stability, and make better-informed decisions about your firm’s growth and operations.

 

Access records from anywhere


With Lawsyst, you have round-the-clock access to your accounts receivable from any location, whether you're in the office, meeting clients, or working remotely. Our secure, cloud-based digital sales ledger ensures that your accounting staff can retrieve key financial records quickly and easily, without the need to search through physical files or jump between different systems. 

 

 

Frequently Asked Questions
What is sales ledger software?

Sales ledger software is designed to help law firms manage their sales transactions, track invoices and monitor outstanding payments. It ensures efficient financial management and helps maintain cash flow.

How can Lawsyst’s sales ledger software benefit my law firm?

Lawsyst allows your firm to streamline invoicing, track outstanding payments, and generate accurate financial reports, making it easier to manage client billing and collections. Our software improves cash flow and helps you stay on top of payments and client accounts.

What types of invoices can be generated with our sales ledger software?

Lawsyst's sales ledger software allows you to generate various types of invoices, including those for hourly billing, fixed fees, retainers, and disbursements.

Can I track payments for multiple clients and matters?

Yes, our software lets you track payments for individual clients and specific matters or cases, ensuring that you know exactly what’s been paid and what’s outstanding.

How does our sales ledger software handle VAT or other taxes?

Lawsyst sales ledger allows you to set up VAT rates and automatically applies the correct tax amount to each invoice, ensuring that your billing is compliant with tax regulations.

Can your software generate client statements and reports?

Yes, Lawsyst allows you to generate detailed client statements, showing all invoices, payments, and balances for a specified period. Reports can also be customised to include overdue invoices, payment history, and aging reports.

How does Lawsyst help with overdue payments?

Lawsyst creates aging reports that highlight overdue payments and outstanding invoices. It can also help you set up reminders or notifications for follow-up actions to ensure timely collections.

Can I apply payments to specific invoices or accounts?

Yes, our software allows you to apply payments to specific invoices or client accounts, making it easy to match payments with the correct invoices, and ensuring accurate record-keeping.

Can Lawsyst handle multiple currencies?

Yes, if your law firm deals with international clients, our software can support multi-currency transactions, ensuring that invoices and payments are processed in the correct currency with up-to-date exchange rates.

Can I set up different billing rates for different clients or matters?

Yes, Lawsyst allows you to define different billing rates for clients, matters, or staff, giving you flexibility in how you invoice clients based on their specific requirements.

How secure is the data stored in Lawsyst?

Lawsyst uses advanced encryption methods and secure access controls to protect your data, ensuring that only authorised personnel can access sensitive information.

Can I generate detailed financial reports from within Lawsyst?

Yes, you can generate comprehensive financial reports such as sales reports, outstanding balances, aging reports, and P&L statements. These reports can be customised for various periods and client groups.

Can I send invoices and reminders directly from the software?

Yes, you can generate and send invoices, as well as payment reminders, directly from the software via email, which streamlines the invoicing and collections process.

How does Lawsyst handle retainer payments?

Our software allows you to manage and track retainer payments by linking them to specific matters or clients, ensuring that any retainer amount is applied appropriately to future invoices.

Does your software offer features for managing payment plans or installment billing?

Yes, our software includes the ability to set up payment plans, allowing clients to pay invoices in installments. You can track these payments, manage due dates, and monitor outstanding balances.

If there’s anything we haven’t covered here or you have any specific questions about your account, just let us know and we’ll be happy to answer them. If you’re not a customer yet but curious about our plans, contact us