Sage Pastel: Trusted Accounting and Business Management for SMEs
Sage Pastel Accounting is one of the most established financial management solutions in Southern Africa, known for its reliability, regulatory compliance, and ease of use. Tailored for small to mid-sized enterprises, Sage Pastel offers robust accounting, inventory, payroll, and reporting capabilities—helping businesses streamline operations while maintaining full control over financial data.
Key Features of Sage Pastel
Core Accounting
Provides a full general ledger system with double-entry accounting, automated journal entries, and audit trails. Includes cashbook management, accounts receivable/payable, and accurate tracking of income, expenses, assets, and liabilities.
Invoicing & Payments
Enables fast, professional invoicing with support for recurring invoices, customer statements, and aged debtor reports. Accepts payments through various methods and tracks them against customer accounts.
Expense & Bill Management
Records supplier invoices, expenses, and payment schedules. Manages creditors, processes purchase orders, and matches payments to invoices.
Tax & VAT Compliance
Supports South African and regional tax legislation, including ZIMRA VAT compliance. Generates VAT reports, audit trails, and statutory submissions with ease.
Payroll Integration (Sage Pastel Payroll)
Processes employee salaries, PAYE, NSSA, and statutory deductions. Offers payslip generation, leave tracking, and tax compliance features specific to local laws.
Reporting & Dashboards
Provides customizable management reports, including Profit & Loss, Balance Sheet, Trial Balance, and VAT analysis. Dashboards give real-time business performance insights.
Bank Feeds & Reconciliation
Supports integration with bank accounts for importing transactions and simplifies the reconciliation process with intelligent matching and flagging.
Multi-Currency & Multi-User Support
Allows for international transactions with automatic exchange rate calculations. Supports multiple users with access control based on roles.
Inventory Management
Tracks stock levels, processes inventory adjustments, and manages multiple warehouses. Calculates cost of sales using standard valuation methods (FIFO, Weighted Average).
Desktop & Cloud Options
Available in both desktop and cloud-hosted versions, giving businesses the choice between offline control and online accessibility.
Industry Applications
Retail & Distribution
Handles sales, inventory, customer payments, and VAT reporting with precision—ideal for trading environments.
Professional Services
Manages client billing, payroll, and project cost tracking in a structured accounting framework.
Nonprofits & NGOs
Provides transparency in grant tracking, donor funding, and budget management with compliance-ready financial statements.
Construction & Manufacturing
Supports inventory, job costing, supplier payments, and project-based accounting.
Education & Healthcare
Manages payroll, fees, expenses, and asset tracking for institutions requiring audit trails and clear financial controls.
Conclusion
Sage Pastel is a dependable and locally compliant accounting software trusted by thousands of SMEs across Southern Africa. With strong reporting, tax functionality, payroll integration, and inventory tools, it remains a go-to choice for businesses seeking a professional, audit-ready financial system that grows with them.
