You can set up GnuCash like that. Example usage for recording a grocery trip:
1. Double-click on "Expenses" -> "Groceries" in the account tree.
2. In the blank entry that appears at end end of the list of earlier transactions, edit the date if necessary (it will default to today's date).
3. Next to that date (click or press Tab), enter a description, such as the shop name. With text completion.
4. Next to that, enter the payment method (with completion and default). (Note that this will also add the transaction to the GnuCash account for your bank account, credit card, etc.)
5. Next to that, enter the amount.
6. Press Enter to commit the transaction.
You can also leave some of these accounts open as tabs, if you want, rather than find them in the account tree each time.
1. Double-click on "Expenses" -> "Groceries" in the account tree.
2. In the blank entry that appears at end end of the list of earlier transactions, edit the date if necessary (it will default to today's date).
3. Next to that date (click or press Tab), enter a description, such as the shop name. With text completion.
4. Next to that, enter the payment method (with completion and default). (Note that this will also add the transaction to the GnuCash account for your bank account, credit card, etc.)
5. Next to that, enter the amount.
6. Press Enter to commit the transaction.
You can also leave some of these accounts open as tabs, if you want, rather than find them in the account tree each time.