IRIS Elements
بواسطة IRIS Capital Ltd
IRIS Elements is a comprehensive, cloud-based tax and accounting software suite designed to streamline compliance and practice management for accounting professionals. It supports the preparation and filing of various tax returns, including individual, partnership, trust, and corporation tax, with direct submissions to HMRC. The platform automates calculations for capital allowances, chargeable gains, and averaging, and offers a VAT bridging solution. Integration with third-party software like KashFlow, Xero, and QuickBooks enhances data synchronization, while features like automatic iXBRL tagging and real-time data synchronization between accounts production and tax reduce manual tasks and errors. IRIS Elements also provides modules for practice management, AML compliance, proposal management, and company secretarial tasks, all accessible through a user-friendly dashboard that supports flexible, remote working. With tiered plans—Essentials, Professional, and Enterprise—it caters to practices of varying sizes and complexities, offering scalability and customization to meet diverse client needs.
IRIS Software Group, the parent company of IRIS Elements, was founded in 1978 and is headquartered in Slough, United Kingdom. Over the years, it has evolved into a global provider of cloud-hosted software solutions, serving over 100,000 customers across 135 countries.
In 2023, IRIS Software Group secured a significant investment from Leonard Green & Partners, valuing the company at approximately £3.15 billion.
IRIS Elements is a cloud-based accounting suite designed to streamline practice management for accountants and bookkeepers. Key features include:
In December 2024, IRIS Software Group completed the acquisition of Dext Software Ltd., a bookkeeping automation platform. This acquisition aims to integrate Dext's capabilities with IRIS Elements, offering a comprehensive, end-to-end solution for accountants and bookkeepers.
Recent updates to IRIS Elements include the introduction of the Cashbook module, designed for sole traders to efficiently record and track income and expenditures. This module also facilitates the submission of self-assessment tax returns directly to HMRC.
IRIS Software Group emphasizes a culture of empathy, responsiveness, and positivity. The company invests in employee well-being, career growth, and inclusivity, earning recognition as a Great Place to Work globally in 2024.
IRIS Elements serves a diverse clientele, from sole practitioners to large accountancy firms. Between October 2022 and June 2023, over 3,000 accounts were filed using the platform, and since April 2022, 3.7 million tax returns have been submitted through IRIS's tax products.
