--- description: Review of IRIS Elements Software: system overview, features, price and cost information. Get free demos and compare to similar programs on Software Advice New Zealand. image: https://gdm-localsites-assets-gfprod.imgix.net/images/software_advice/og_logo-55146305bbe7b450bea05c18e9be9c9a.png title: IRIS Elements | Reviews, Pricing & Demos - SoftwareAdvice NZ --- Breadcrumb: [Home](/) > [Tax Practice Management Software](/directory/4237/tax-practice-management/software) > [IRIS Elements](/software/285163/taxfiler) # IRIS Elements Canonical: https://www.softwareadvice.co.nz/software/285163/taxfiler Page: 1 / 2\ Next: [Next page](https://www.softwareadvice.co.nz/software/285163/taxfiler?page=2) > IRIS Elements is designed for accountancy firms looking for a cloud-first approach to compliance, client management and practice operations. Many firms are searching for ways to reduce administrative effort, improve collaboration and adopt technology that supports flexible working. IRIS Elements addresses these challenges by providing a connected cloud platform that brings together tax, accounts production, anti-money laundering, onboarding and practice management capabilities. The platform enables firms to work from a single client record, reducing duplicate data entry while improving visibility across teams and client engagements. By connecting workflows, firms can improve efficiency and maintain better control over important deadlines and compliance requirements. IRIS Elements is particularly suitable for firms modernising legacy processes or building a more scalable cloud-based technology strategy. Its modular approach allows firms to adopt the functionality they need today while retaining flexibility for future growth. Ideal for: • Cloud-first accountancy firms • Growing practices • Firms modernising legacy systems • Teams seeking flexible remote working • Practices wanting connected compliance processes > > Verdict: Rated **3.9/5** by 15 users. Top-rated for **Likelihood to recommend**. ----- ## Quick Stats & Ratings | Metric | Rating | Detail | | **Overall** | **3.9/5** | 15 Reviews | | Ease of Use | 4.2/5 | Based on overall reviews | | Customer Support | 3.5/5 | Based on overall reviews | | Value for Money | 3.8/5 | Based on overall reviews | | Features | 3.9/5 | Based on overall reviews | | Recommendation percentage | 70% | (7/10 Likelihood to recommend) | ## About the vendor - **Company**: IRIS Software Group - **Founded**: 2004 ## Commercial Context - **Starting Price**: £1.00 - **Pricing model**: Per Feature (Free Trial) - **Target Audience**: Self Employed, 2–10, 11–50, 51–200, 201–500 - **Deployment & Platforms**: Cloud, SaaS, Web-based - **Supported Languages**: English - **Available Countries**: United Kingdom ## Features - Accounting - Accounting Integration - Compliance Management - Corporate/Business - Customisable Templates - Data Import/Export - Document Management - Document Storage - Document Templates - Electronic Filing - Electronic Submission - Sales Tax Management - Tax Calculation - Tax Filing - Tax Forms - Third-Party Integrations ## Support Options - Email/Help Desk - FAQs/Forum - Knowledge Base - Phone Support - 24/7 (Live rep) - Chat ## Category - [Tax Practice Management Software](https://www.softwareadvice.co.nz/directory/4237/tax-practice-management/software) ## Related Categories - [Tax Practice Management Software](https://www.softwareadvice.co.nz/directory/4237/tax-practice-management/software) - [Tax Preparation Software](https://www.softwareadvice.co.nz/directory/4497/tax-preparation/software) - [Corporate Tax Software](https://www.softwareadvice.co.nz/directory/4282/corporate-tax/software) ## Alternatives 1. 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I also appreciate that the product is continually being improved, with regular updates that show the developers are listening to user feedback and actively enhancing functionality. > > **Cons**: The main limitation for us is the lack of integration with Zapier, which restricts our ability to build automations across platforms and connect with other parts of our tech stack. > > Our overall experience with IRIS Elements has been very positive. It’s a good product that helps free up time for our team. The built-in automations support consistent and professional client communication, which is crucial in delivering a high-quality service. With further improvements to integrations, it has the potential to be an even more powerful part of our firm’s operations. ----- ### "Excellent online accounting software" — 5.0/5 > **Andrew** | *6 October 2025* | Accounting | Recommendation rating: 9.0/10 > > **Pros**: Easy to use and available anywhere online so not limited to one computer. The cost is good and offers a number of licences depending on your requirements. I had one query which was quickly resolved by their online support. > > **Cons**: The licencing is a challenge to get all of the products within the same licence period with a very long 90 day notice length. > > Very good with onboarding help provided via online face to face support to get me up and running very quickly. ----- ### "I would advise you avoid this software" — 2.0/5 > **David** | *28 May 2026* | Accounting | Recommendation rating: 0.0/10 > > **Pros**: The product is usable when it works, the personal tax software is good. The sales team do a good job of convincing you that everything will run smoothly, and the software is just as good as PTP. > > **Cons**: The accounts production software is limited and only good for simple clients, the customer service is terrible. When you have a problem you need to raise a ticket which takes days to respond to. When you ring you go through to an overseas call center staffed with people who only know how to raise a ticket. Because of this, when you get an issue, which you will, it will be a problem for days rather than minutes or hours. > > Overall it has been negative due to poor customer support and software lacking the quality and depth of PTP, which was the software we were forced to move from. the overriding problem though is the terrible customer service and clear disorganization. ----- ### "Iris review" — 5.0/5 > **Paul** | *7 August 2025* | Accounting | Recommendation rating: 10.0/10 > > **Pros**: It’s web based and so that enables great accessibility and not relying on updates to download and install. > > **Cons**: Having to get used to a new system is never the best thing but it’s user friendly and I found it quick to learn. > > Iris is a known company to me and when I found Elements and its costs, I did not hesitate and I’m so glad that I did. ----- ### "First rate product" — 5.0/5 > **Michael** | *25 July 2025* | Accounting | Recommendation rating: 10.0/10 > > **Pros**: Ease of transition from PTP accounts. Knowledgeable staff assistance Improved clearer input screens in the tax section > > **Cons**: Difficulty in revising and adding notes to the accounts. Delays in speaking to the relevant person to deal with a problem > > Probably the best complete software I have used in my 50 plus years in practice No hesitation in recommending ----- Page: 1 / 2\ Next: [Next page](https://www.softwareadvice.co.nz/software/285163/taxfiler?page=2) ## Links - [View on SoftwareAdvice](https://www.softwareadvice.co.nz/software/285163/taxfiler) ## This page is available in the following languages | Locale | URL | | en | | | en-AU | | | en-GB | | | en-IE | | | en-NZ | | ----- ## Structured Data