Pay bills on time using Xero accounts payable software
Automate bill entry and simplify your payments with Xero accounts payable software - helping save you time and giving you a clearer view of your UK business's cash flow.
All your bills, in one place
Automate bill entry, streamline approvals and never miss a due date, helping save you time and giving you a clearer view of your cash flow.
Capture bills effortlessly
Xero has smarter tools to automate bill entry for fast, accurate, paperless processing.
Take control of your bills
Assign roles, flag duplicates, and track due dates to help reduce errors, stay organised, and on top of payments.
Simplify payments
Pay multiple bills at once and automate reconciliation by matching payments to a single statement line in Xero.
92% of customers agree Xero helps their business run more efficiently
*Source: survey conducted by Xero of 858 small businesses in the UK using Xero, May 2024
Capture bills effortlessly, your way
Help save time and reduce the risk of manual errors using Xero accounts payable software for your UK small business.
- Automate bill entry by forwarding bills directly from your email. Xero’s AI extracts the key details to create pre-populated draft bills ready for approval.
- Use Hubdoc to photograph and upload your bills into Xero for paperless record-keeping
Take control of your bills
Assign roles and permissions to control who can create and approve bills, improving security and accuracy.
- Detect and flag duplicate bills automatically to minimise fraud and payment errors
- Organise bills by status, add planned payment dates so your bills get paid on time, and set up repeating bills so you don't have to create them manually each time
- Maintain strong relationships with your suppliers and never miss a payment
Simplify payments
Help save time by combining seamless, secure bill payments and your accounting, all in one place.
- Set up bill payments in Xero and pay multiple bills at once
- Schedule bills to be paid at a future date, consolidate bills to a single supplier and maintain control with payment approval workflows
- Reduce the risk of fraud with multi-factor authentication and if enabled by your bank, verify supplier details with 'Confirmation of Payee'
- Track real-time payment status in Xero and use accurate insights to improve cash flow management
Accounting software for your UK small business
Run your business accounting online with Xero. Easy-to-use accounting software, designed for your small business.
- Everything in one place
- Connect to your bank
- Collaborate in real time
- Customise to suit your needs
Plans to suit your business
All pricing plans cover the accounting essentials, with room to grow.
Ignite
Usually £16
Now £1.60
GBP per month
Save £86.40 over 6 months
Grow
Usually £33
Now £3.30
GBP per month
Save £178.20 over 6 months
Comprehensive
Usually £47
Now £4.70
GBP per month
Save £253.80 over 6 months
Ultimate
Usually £59
Now £5.90
GBP per month
Save £318.60 over 6 months
Xero is fantastic. The last software we had was so expensive and hard to use
Colleen from Evansdale Cheese
Benefits of accounts payable software for small businesses
Accounts payable software makes managing your business finances easier and more efficient.
Effortless bill capture
Automate bill entry by forwarding bills directly from your email, or use Hubdoc to capture and upload.
Enhanced control
Assign user roles, flag duplicates, and organise bills by status to streamline your workflow.
Simplify payments
Pay multiple bills at once, track your payment status and automate reconciliation in Xero.
FAQs on paying bills
Setting up direct bill payments is free and takes less than 2 minutes. Simply allow data sharing permissions with our trusted payments partner, Crezco, to enable open banking services, and connect your bank account to get started.
See how to set up direct bill paymentsSetting up direct bill payments is free and takes less than 2 minutes. Simply allow data sharing permissions with our trusted payments partner, Crezco, to enable open banking services, and connect your bank account to get started.
See how to set up direct bill paymentsSure, you can make copies of old bills in Xero to send as new bills. And you can set up repeating bills for specific suppliers – for as long as you need. Just add or amend the details as necessary.
See how to repeat and replicate billsSure, you can make copies of old bills in Xero to send as new bills. And you can set up repeating bills for specific suppliers – for as long as you need. Just add or amend the details as necessary.
See how to repeat and replicate billsAssign billable expenses to your suppliers when you enter a bill, a spend money transaction, or an invoice with Xero billing software. Choose the customer you want to assign the cost to, and get paid what you’re owed.
See how to add billable expensesAssign billable expenses to your suppliers when you enter a bill, a spend money transaction, or an invoice with Xero billing software. Choose the customer you want to assign the cost to, and get paid what you’re owed.
See how to add billable expensesOf course. Xero account payables software shows you all bills, credit notes, and overpayments owed with the Aged Payables Detail report. For an up-to-date view, run the report after entering purchases and reconciling your bank transactions.
See how to run the aged payables detail reportOf course. Xero account payables software shows you all bills, credit notes, and overpayments owed with the Aged Payables Detail report. For an up-to-date view, run the report after entering purchases and reconciling your bank transactions.
See how to run the aged payables detail reportWhen it comes to paying bills, software like Xero lets you easily track and manage all your bills. Xero puts all the information at your fingertips and helps you pay suppliers at the right time.
When it comes to paying bills, software like Xero lets you easily track and manage all your bills. Xero puts all the information at your fingertips and helps you pay suppliers at the right time.
Start using Xero for free
Access Xero features for 30 days, then decide which plan best suits your business.
FAQs about Xero in the UK
Yes, you can connect your Xero account with HMRC to more easily prepare and submit your returns so you never miss a deadline. HMRC recognises Xero’s software, which is also compliant with Making Tax Digital (MTD).
Find out more on running a business at GOV.UK.Yes, you can connect your Xero account with HMRC to more easily prepare and submit your returns so you never miss a deadline. HMRC recognises Xero’s software, which is also compliant with Making Tax Digital (MTD).
Find out more on running a business at GOV.UK.Xero Payroll offers a range of reports for internal use and helps you meet HMRC requirements each month. You can give your employees self-service access so they can view payslips, request leave, and submit timesheets directly from Xero.
See HMRC rules for running payroll.Xero Payroll offers a range of reports for internal use and helps you meet HMRC requirements each month. You can give your employees self-service access so they can view payslips, request leave, and submit timesheets directly from Xero.
See HMRC rules for running payroll.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 adds an 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 adds an 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 the UK.
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 the UK.
Check out the Xero App Store.
See how to manage bills efficiently
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