Best Invoicing Software for Electricians UK (2026)

Tradify is the best invoicing software for most UK electricians because invoicing is built directly into the job management workflow — raise a VAT-compliant invoice from the completed job card in two taps, with parts and labour already tracked. Deposit invoicing for rewires is standard, and automated payment reminders handle chasing. For electricians who want card payment links on callout invoices, Jobber is the strongest alternative — both offer free 14-day trials.

Yes — Tradify and Jobber are both designed to be used from a phone on site. You can create and send a professional, VAT-compliant invoice with a full parts and labour breakdown within two minutes of completing a job, before you’ve left the property. For emergency callouts where the customer is relieved the fault is fixed, invoicing immediately while goodwill is high is the single most effective way to get paid on the day.

The standard approach for rewire jobs is a three-stage invoice: a deposit of 30–50% before ordering materials (covering your cable, consumer unit, and accessories outlay), a progress invoice at first fix completion if the job runs over more than a week, and a final balance invoice on completion and sign-off. Tradify handles all three stages from the same job record, tracking the outstanding balance at each stage. Both Tradify and Jobber include deposit invoicing as a standard feature.

VAT-registered electricians must charge VAT at the standard rate (currently 20%) on both labour and materials for most residential and commercial electrical work. Some specific new build and conversion work qualifies for reduced rates, but the standard rate applies to the vast majority of electrical jobs. Tradify and Jobber generate VAT-compliant invoices automatically once your VAT status is configured. QuickBooks or Xero then submits your quarterly VAT returns directly to HMRC via Making Tax Digital.

Electricians working as subcontractors under the Construction Industry Scheme on commercial projects must have CIS tax deducted from their invoices by the main contractor. Electricians who employ or subcontract their own labour must deduct CIS from payments to subbies and report it monthly to HMRC. Tradify handles CIS deductions on subcontractor invoices natively, and QuickBooks tracks and reports CIS accurately at year end. Managing CIS manually in a spreadsheet is where most errors and penalties originate.

FreeAgent is completely free for electricians banking with NatWest, RBS, Ulster Bank, or Mettle — covering invoicing, expense tracking, Self Assessment, and MTD compliance. Tradify and Jobber both offer 14-day free trials with no card required. At ~£34/month, Tradify’s subscription is typically recovered through faster payment on one average callout invoice per month — which for most electricians is the first week.