ERP and accounting software for your growing business
How about a flexible alternative to traditional ERP software? Handle your accounting with Xero's core features, from invoicing to lodging your BAS. And connect third-party apps to build your own ERP system. Everything works together in the cloud for a powerful, unified way to organise your business.
Do better business with ERP software functionalities
Xero’s ERP features and tools help you speed through your financial admin so you can focus more on your business.
Features that automate your admin
Speed up your processes, from sending invoice reminders to tracking inventory.
Everything in one place
Xero keeps everything together to help you run things smoothly, keep tidy bookkeeping records, and simplify compliance.
Set up your business for growth
Xero’s flexible software scales with you as your business grows.
Build an ERP system your own way
Xero accounting software gives you a solid foundation for your financial admin. Add only the apps you need for your business, whether that's for retail, manufacturing, or another industry. You get a smooth, customised system that suits your particular needs.
- Choose from hundreds of third-party apps
- Add or delete apps as your business grows or your operations change
- See all your essential info in one place with data flowing between Xero and all connected apps
Automate your accounting workflows
When your admin can suck up hours, Xero automates many of your bookkeeping jobs. Connect your bank account so Xero automatically imports and categorises your transactions. Set up Xero to send payment reminders for you. And, best of all, know it's done without the manual errors.
- Connect your Xero organisation to your bank for regular, automatic imports of your transactions
- Handle complex multi-currency transactions with automatic calculations and audit trails
- Set up Xero automations the way you want – for example, choose how often to send payment reminders
Integrate your payroll for easier compliance
Xero's native payroll features work with the rest of the software and any connected apps. The result? A unified finance and ERP system that simplifies all aspects of your ATO compliance, from automatic Single Touch Payroll (STP) submissions to super calculations. Less data entry and more accuracy!
- Connect apps for advanced rostering, payroll, and HR management
- See accurate data flow into Xero for labor cost allocation and real-time reporting
- Improve your compliance, cost analysis, and financial planning
Supercharge your financial reporting
Unlike traditional accounting software, Xero shares the granular data you expect from a finance ERP system. Your customisable dashboards update with every transaction, showing your cash flow, aged receivables, and bills. Reports present your data based on operational metrics from your apps.
- Create customised financial reports and data visualisations with your latest numbers
- Support your operational plans and wider business decisions with solid data
- Connect specialist reporting and analytics tools like Syft
Manage your inventory without the headache
Connect an inventory app to turn Xero into a streamlined ERP and accounting software. For example, after every sale, Xero automatically updates your inventory levels and cost of goods sold (COGS) figures. After every purchase order you raise, Xero updates your accounts payable records. Easy!
- A central system for all your sales admin means fast, reliable workflows
- Inventory valuations in your financial reports match your physical stock counts
- Inventory apps include Cin7 and Unleashed Software
Strengthen your customer relationships
Xero connects with specialist CRM apps to help you keep your customers happy. Let's say you use Salesforce – your contracts flow into Xero for invoicing. Add a new contact in Xero web or the Xero Accounting app. The intuitive system helps you work quickly, with the most relevant details at a glance.
- Xero accounting software forms an ERP system that marries customer interactions with financial transactions
- CRM integrations include Pipedrive, Salesforce, and HubSpot CRM
- Get more detailed insights into your customers' profitability and lifetime values
Manage projects like a pro
Maybe it's tracking project time before the data flows into your payroll. Or allocating material costs to job profitability reports. Whatever the task, Xero integrates with project management apps to give you an accurate, all-in-one system.
- Keep all your costs, reports, and supplier details in one place
- See the financial impact of your decisions to help your future planning
- Manage projects from your work van with the Xero Projects mobile app
ATO compliance built into every feature
Xero's tools and features make it simple to follow the tax office rules.
GST and BAS reporting
Let Xero calculate GST on each transaction and help keep tax codes properly assigned. Replace quarterly admin with pre-populated BAS data.
A digital audit trail
Bank feeds automatically import and categorize transactions, while audit trails support ATO record-keeping requirements.
Single Touch Payroll and super
Submit reports directly to the ATO for every pay run with Xero's STP software. And manage your super in one place.
Key features of ERP business software
Online invoicing
Work smarter, not harder with Xero’s intuitive invoicing software. With Xero online accounting, you can send invoices, automate reminders and so much more from the comfort of your desktop or mobile app. Finish your invoice admin at a time that works for you and your small business.
Pay bills
Track and pay bills on time. And get a clear overview of accounts payable and cash flow.
Bank reconciliation
Keep your account balances and financials up to date. Easily confirm that the transactions in your bank accounts are recorded in your business financial records with Xero’s bank reconciliation software.
Inventory
Keep track of stock levels with Xero’s inventory management system, which populates invoices and orders with items you buy and sell.
Reporting
Track your finances with accurate accounting reports. And collaborate with your advisor online in real time.
Everything goes into Xero and it’s all right there at my fingertips.
Leslie Peterson, owner of Berkshire Hathaway Homes Services.
FAQs on how Xero integrates with apps to form a finance ERP system
Xero operates as a financial hub that extends into full ERP software when you add third-party apps. Your core accounting operations — including invoicing, bills, payroll, and reporting — run natively in Xero, while specialised apps add inventory management, CRM, and project tracking features. Your data synchronises between Xero and the apps to create a unified business management system – with none of the complexity and expense of traditional monolithic platforms. Find ERP apps in the Xero App Store
Xero operates as a financial hub that extends into full ERP software when you add third-party apps. Your core accounting operations — including invoicing, bills, payroll, and reporting — run natively in Xero, while specialised apps add inventory management, CRM, and project tracking features. Your data synchronises between Xero and the apps to create a unified business management system – with none of the complexity and expense of traditional monolithic platforms. Find ERP apps in the Xero App Store
Traditional ERP systems often need six-figure investments, ongoing maintenance, upgrades, and support payments. Xero's subscription model starts at under $100 monthly for core accounting, with ERP apps adding incremental costs as needed. A typical growing business might spend $300—$500 monthly for complete ERP and accounting software functionality – a fraction of traditional ERP costs.
Traditional ERP systems often need six-figure investments, ongoing maintenance, upgrades, and support payments. Xero's subscription model starts at under $100 monthly for core accounting, with ERP apps adding incremental costs as needed. A typical growing business might spend $300—$500 monthly for complete ERP and accounting software functionality – a fraction of traditional ERP costs.
Yes for both! Xero handles international transactions across multiple currencies – and automatically updates its exchange rates whenever needed. Xero also lets you manage multiple organisations from a single login and consolidate your financial reporting across the board. You can process inter-company transactions while maintaining separate books for each entity. This sophistication, typically found only in expensive enterprise systems, comes standard in Xero's platform.
Yes for both! Xero handles international transactions across multiple currencies – and automatically updates its exchange rates whenever needed. Xero also lets you manage multiple organisations from a single login and consolidate your financial reporting across the board. You can process inter-company transactions while maintaining separate books for each entity. This sophistication, typically found only in expensive enterprise systems, comes standard in Xero's platform.
Most businesses complete basic accounting software migration within 1–2 weeks. A full ERP system and accounting software setup, including integrations, typically takes 4–6 weeks. Xero provides conversion tools, and you can use an assisted conversion service or find a conversion partner in the Xero App Store if you need more help. By importing historical data, you can make sure there aren't any gaps for your reporting and compliance. Unlike traditional ERP projects, you'll likely be operational in Xero within a month – and you can gradually add apps as your team adapts to the new system.
Most businesses complete basic accounting software migration within 1–2 weeks. A full ERP system and accounting software setup, including integrations, typically takes 4–6 weeks. Xero provides conversion tools, and you can use an assisted conversion service or find a conversion partner in the Xero App Store if you need more help. By importing historical data, you can make sure there aren't any gaps for your reporting and compliance. Unlike traditional ERP projects, you'll likely be operational in Xero within a month – and you can gradually add apps as your team adapts to the new system.
It's not a problem. If you need to switch from Xero to a different system, you can export your data in a standard format that's compatible with other software and tools. Your integrated apps can extract the data you need for this migration. And you can access your historical records, too.
It's not a problem. If you need to switch from Xero to a different system, you can export your data in a standard format that's compatible with other software and tools. Your integrated apps can extract the data you need for this migration. And you can access your historical records, too.
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