Setting up custom job workflows

Updated 5 March 2026 3 min read

Setting up custom job workflows

Workflows let you define the stages a job moves through from start to completion.

Creating a workflow

  1. Go to Settings > Workflows.
  2. Click New Workflow.
  3. Name your workflow (e.g. "Year-End Accounts").
  4. Add stages by clicking Add Stage. Example stages:
  • Information Gathering
  • Preparation
  • Review
  • Client Approval
  • Filing
  • Complete
  1. Click Save.

Applying a workflow to a job

When creating a new job, select the workflow template from the dropdown. The job will automatically inherit the stages you defined.

Customising stages

Each stage can have:

  • Assigned team member who is responsible
  • Due date relative to the job start or a fixed date
  • Checklist items for granular task tracking
  • Automations such as email notifications when a stage is reached

Default workflows

Accupe comes with built-in workflow templates for common UK accounting tasks including Tax Returns, VAT Filings, and Annual Accounts.

Tip: You can duplicate and modify the default templates rather than building from scratch.