Accounting software built for bars
Work smarter, not harder with Xero’s intuitive accounting software. You can handle your financial admin whenever it works for you and your bar.
Industry-specific solutions
Xero adapts to the needs of your industry with customisable reports and tools, including third party apps.
Automated admin
You can automate tasks like invoicing and reporting to save time and reduce manual error.
Compliance and tax support
Tax time is less stressful with a system that’s easy for your whole team to use.
Dedicated customer support
Get help from Xero experts around the clock, and enjoy guides on a range of business and finance topics.
Why Xero makes sense for bars
With Xero’s accounting software for bars you can claim expenses, set up bank feeds, collaborate with your accountant or bookkeeper all online.
Learn more about Xero’s software for other industries
Speed through your admin with ERP software
Xero saves you time by streamlining your financial, inventory, and payroll admin in one digital system. Ordering new produce? Check your current stock levels on your Xero dashboard. Paying a bill? Get your latest cash-flow info on your phone or tablet.
- Connect third-party apps to Xero and create integrated software for ERP (enterprise resource planning)
- Find apps for hospitality, including for rostering, recipe costing, managing your menu, and stocktaking
- See and organise all your financial records in Xero, ready for your New Zealand tax reporting
Apps that work with bars
The Xero App Store has hundreds of apps to help you run your bars with Xero’s accounting software.
- Choose the apps that work for you
- Smooth integration with Xero accounting software
- Work smarter and do more with apps
FAQs about Xero in New Zealand
New Zealand’s financial year ends on 31 March. After this, businesses need to submit an end of year tax return to Inland Revenue. The deadline is 7 July if you're filing yourself, or 31 March the following year if you're registered with a tax agent.
New Zealand’s financial year ends on 31 March. After this, businesses need to submit an end of year tax return to Inland Revenue. The deadline is 7 July if you're filing yourself, or 31 March the following year if you're registered with a tax agent.
Yes, you can connect your Xero account with the IRD (Inland Revenue Department) to more easily prepare and submit your returns, so you never miss a deadline.
Find out more from the IRD on running a business.Yes, you can connect your Xero account with the IRD (Inland Revenue Department) to more easily prepare and submit your returns, so you never miss a deadline.
Find out more from the IRD on running a business.Yes, Xero complies fully with payday filing. Your payroll administrator only needs to connect to the IRD once, and then employee pay details are filed with the IRD each pay run.
Yes, Xero complies fully with payday filing. Your payroll administrator only needs to connect to the IRD once, and then employee pay details are filed with the IRD each pay run.
The best accounting software depends on your needs. Xero’s accounting software has flexible plans so you can adjust your subscriptions to access the features you need as your business grows.
Check out Xero’s pricing plans.The best accounting software depends on your needs. Xero’s accounting software has flexible plans so you can adjust your subscriptions to access the features you need as your business grows.
Check out Xero’s pricing plans.Yes, the Xero App Store has hundreds of apps to help manage your business, including apps specifically designed for your industry and for doing business in New Zealand.
Check out the Xero App Store.Yes, the Xero App Store has hundreds of apps to help manage your business, including apps specifically designed for your industry and for doing business in New Zealand.
Check out the Xero App Store.At the end of the financial year, it’s important to make sure your books are up to date. Start with reconciling all bank accounts and ensuring transactions are up to date. Review bills and invoices and chase any outstanding payments. If you hold inventory, conduct a stocktake. Run profit and loss statements and balance sheets to ensure everything is up to date. Finally, prepare and lodge your income tax by the deadline.
At the end of the financial year, it’s important to make sure your books are up to date. Start with reconciling all bank accounts and ensuring transactions are up to date. Review bills and invoices and chase any outstanding payments. If you hold inventory, conduct a stocktake. Run profit and loss statements and balance sheets to ensure everything is up to date. Finally, prepare and lodge your income tax by the deadline.
There’s no real difference between the financial year and tax year. Generally, they mean the same thing for most businesses in New Zealand – both refer to the 12 month period you use for your business accounting and tax. For most businesses, this runs from 1 April to 31 March.
There’s no real difference between the financial year and tax year. Generally, they mean the same thing for most businesses in New Zealand – both refer to the 12 month period you use for your business accounting and tax. For most businesses, this runs from 1 April to 31 March.
Plans to suit your business
All pricing plans cover the accounting essentials, with room to grow.
Ignite
Usually $35
Now $7
NZD per month
Save $84 over 3 months
Accounting basics for businesses starting out.
Grow
Usually $83
Now $16.60
NZD per month
Save $199.20 over 3 months
Accounting tools for the self-employed and growing businesses.
Comprehensive
Usually $110
Now $22
NZD per month
Save $264 over 3 months
Streamlined accounting and payroll for businesses with employees.
Ultimate
Usually $125
Now $25
NZD per month
Save $300 over 3 months
Accounting, payroll and forecasting tools to help businesses scale for future growth.
Get one month free
Purchase any Xero plan, and we will give you the first month free.
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Run your accounting online with Xero. Our beautiful cloud-based software is designed for your small business.
