Invoicing software for tradespeople in Manchester

Built for how Manchester trades actually work

A lot of Manchester work is terraced housing and new apartment blocks, with a steady stream of landlord and letting-agent jobs that need paperwork the agent can file.

Telaro is a UK-first invoicing app: prices in pounds, VAT the way HMRC expects it, CIS deductions calculated for you, and documents that look like they came from an established firm rather than a phone note.

Common Manchester jobs it suits

• Terrace boiler swaps — quote it with itemised labour and materials, convert the accepted quote straight into an invoice without retyping a line.
• HMO electrical work — quote it with itemised labour and materials, convert the accepted quote straight into an invoice without retyping a line.
• Apartment snagging — quote it with itemised labour and materials, convert the accepted quote straight into an invoice without retyping a line.

Getting paid on Manchester jobs

For letting-agent and landlord jobs, confirm the contracted payer, property reference and invoice submission process before starting. Ask about approval deadlines and agree payment terms in writing.

Worth doing: Include the property address and the agreed job reference so the customer can match the invoice to the work.

For terms and chasing, see invoice payment terms and how to get paid faster.

What you get

• Invoices, quotes and estimates under one customer record
• Your logo and bank details on every PDF automatically
• VAT and CIS deductions calculated on the document
• Email documents to customers and see when they respond
• Job tracking with materials and expenses, so you can see the real margin
• Overdue tracking to help you see which invoices need a follow-up

Free to try before you sign up: the free invoice generator and free quote generator both produce a PDF without an account.

Questions Manchester trades ask

Do I need to be VAT registered?

No. Telaro works whether you're VAT registered or not — turn VAT off and your documents simply won't show it. If you register later, switch it on and your rate carries across every new document. See the VAT invoice guide for what a VAT invoice needs to show.

Working under CIS?

If you're subcontracting in Manchester for a contractor, the contractor works out the CIS deduction from the payment excluding VAT and allowable actual costs, such as eligible materials and plant hire paid for directly by the subcontractor. Telaro can show the gross, the deduction and the net payable clearly on the invoice. The CIS deductions guide walks through the maths, and GOV.UK sets out the contractor's rules.