BYTE · For companies with branches Coming soon
Several branches in BYTE: one company, one ledger
Run one company across several branches. Each branch keeps its own invoice numbers, payroll and asset postings and opening balances, and all of them post to one general ledger.
Last updated: 2 November 2026
What it covers
- Several branches inside one company, with one general ledger.
- Invoice numbers kept for each branch.
- Payroll and asset postings made for each branch.
- Opening balances for each branch, posted to the same ledger.
- Stock by warehouse across the branches.
- Profit and loss by branch.
How it works
- Set up the company and its branches once.
- Enter each branch's opening balances. They post to the same ledger.
- Issue invoices from each branch, using its own invoice numbers.
- Read the profit and loss by branch, or the trial balance for the whole company.
At a glance
Built means the feature is in BYTE's current build. BYTE is coming soon, so ask us for the status of anything you need.
| Area | What BYTE does | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Branches | Several branches inside one company, with one general ledger. | Built |
| Invoice numbers | Statutory invoice numbers for each branch. | Built |
| Payroll and assets | Payroll and asset postings for each branch. | Built |
| Opening balances | Opening balances for each branch. | Built |
| Reports by branch | Profit and loss by branch, from the ledger. | Built |
Ask us before you decide
- Ask how invoice numbers are set for each branch, and see the numbering on a sample invoice.
- Ask which stock sits in which warehouse for each branch.
- Ask which branch set-up fits your company before you decide.
Questions about branches in BYTE
Do branches share one ledger?
Yes. Each branch posts to the same general ledger, so the company's reports stay in one place.
Does each branch have its own invoice numbers?
Yes. Statutory invoice numbers are kept for each branch.
Can I see profit by branch?
Yes. The profit and loss can be read by branch.
Can payroll be posted by branch?
Yes. Payroll and asset postings are made for each branch.