Xero: accounting software for lawyers

Xero is intuitive accounting software for lawyers, attorneys, and small law firms in New Zealand that helps you streamline your law firm bookkeeping and manage your practice. You’ll have more time to practise law, delight your clients and grow the business.

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Law firm accounting software tailored to firms like yours

Busy running your law firm? Introducing Xero – cloud-based legal accounting software designed to help you streamline your business.

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    Industry-specific solutions

    Xero lets you customise reports, automate invoicing and track billable hours with ease.

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    User-friendly design

    Beautifully designed cloud-based software that works intuitively to keep you on top of your firm’s financial performance

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    Compliance and tax support

    Xero’s accounting software for lawyers helps you manage tax filing and trust reconciliation, and file tax returns direct

Law firm invoicing software

Invoicing software built for lawyers.

Law firm time tracking software

Time tracking software for lawyers.

Small business accounting software

Learn more about how Xero accounting software works for your small business.

Hassle-free invoicing to collect fees faster

Supercharge your client invoicing with Xero’s clever invoicing features. Tailor your invoices to your business and its needs, send automatic reminders so you don’t have to follow up with your clients, and keep income and expenses in one place.

Find out how online invoicing can help your law firm
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More ways to get paid than ever before

Keep your law firm's cash balance in the green with Xero’s accounting software for lawyers. Give your clients more ways to pay and add a Pay now button to all invoices so they can pay you directly from the invoice. It’s easier than ever to get paid sooner and get clarity on your firm’s cash flow.

Offer your clients easier payment options with Xero
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Track expenses from wherever you work best

Ditch the expenses paperwork: record, claim, and manage expenses in the office, from court, or even on-the-go with the Xero Accounting app. Capture expenses on the go, assign them to a client, and Xero adds them to a client invoice automatically. Job done.

Simplify your firm’s expenses with Xero’s expense tracker app
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Stay ahead of your bills

Xero gives you an up-to-date view of your firm’s financial data and cash flow, so you can focus on the work you love – practising law. The Xero dashboard keeps up with the bills you need to pay and by when, so you’re confident in your law firm bookkeeping.

Pay your bills on time, every time
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Working with Xero allows me to act like the CFO of my own law firm.

Bill DeClercq, owner of DeClercq Law group

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FAQs about Xero in New Zealand

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.

No – Xero is based in the cloud, so all you need is an internet connection. But you need a multi-factor authentication (MFA) app to log in to Xero. MFA extra layer of security by checking that it’s really you when you log in.

Learn about data protection with Xero.

No – Xero is based in the cloud, so all you need is an internet connection. But you need a multi-factor authentication (MFA) app to log in to Xero. MFA extra layer of security by checking that it’s really you when you log in.

Learn about data protection with Xero.

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.

Smart business tools for your firm

Xero has everything you need to make running your law firm easier. Clever, Intuitive, cloud-based tools help you pay bills, manage expenses, and collaborate directly with your accountant or bookkeeper to give you confidence in your firm’s finances.

Choose Xero for your legal practice
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Why Xero makes sense for your practice

Xero accounting software helps you smooth financial admin, manage cash flow, and collaborate on your numbers in real time.

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The Xero App Store: new features for your firm

Expand your Xero as your practice grows with apps from the Xero App Store. It features over 1000 law-specific apps that integrate beautifull

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Plans to suit your business

All pricing plans cover the accounting essentials, with room to grow.

Ignite

$35

NZD per month

Accounting basics for businesses starting out.

Grow

$75

NZD per month

Accounting tools for the self-employed and growing businesses.

Comprehensive

$99

NZD per month

Streamlined accounting and payroll for businesses with employees.

Ultimate

$113

NZD per month

Accounting, payroll and forecasting tools to help businesses scale for future growth.

Start using Xero for free

Access Xero features for 30 days, then decide which plan best suits your business.

Over 1000 third-party apps connect with Xero. Find apps for your business at the Xero App Store.

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    FuseSign

    FuseSign is an affordable, intuitive, and easy to use Digital Signature tool.

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    firmTRAK

    KPI reporting for law firms that seamlessly integrates with Xero, turning your financial data into insightful reports.

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    MinuteDock

    A customisable professional services time tracking and billing app that integrates with Xero invoicing.

Discover Xero’s software for your law firm

Run your accounting online with Xero. Our beautiful cloud-based software is designed for your small business.