Auto-invoicing software for UK small businesses
Billing’s a breeze with Xero’s automated invoicing software. Create professional invoices unique to your business in seconds, track payments easily, and automate recurring invoices and reminders. No need to mess around with spreadsheets or chase payments – just get paid and get back to business.
Save time and slash admin with Xero’s UK invoicing software
From creating your first invoice to chasing the last payment, Xero's online invoicing software handles it all in one place.
Professional invoice templates, your way
Create an invoice template with your logo and payment terms – saved and ready every time you bill.
Multiple ways to pay – right from the invoice
Add a Pay now button to your online invoice so customers can pay by card or direct debit in seconds.
Automatic invoice reminders that do the chasing
Xero monitors your bank and sends automated reminder emails for outstanding invoices – before or after the due date.
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Professional automated invoicing – your way
Impress your customers with Xero's professional invoicing software for small businesses. Customise your invoices with your branding and payment terms, then save your settings as a template. Every invoice after that takes just seconds with Xero's invoice automation software.
Automated repeating invoices
Bill your customers the same amount each month? Let Xero's invoicing automation create and send the invoices for you.
Invoice groups of customers at once
If you charge a group of customers the same amount, ask Xero to send identical auto-invoices to the whole group in one go. Job done!
Smarter invoice management, less typing
Set up default details for each customer. Every invoice after that fills in automatically – fewer errors, faster turnaround.
Get paid directly from your online invoices
Xero integrates with trusted online payment solutions, like Stripe and GoCardless so your customers can easily pay by card or direct debit. That’s a win – both for them and your business!
- Add a Pay now button to online invoices so customers can pay directly from their invoice
- Offer super-convenient credit card and debit card payment options
- Set up direct debit with GoCardless and automate your recurring invoices on a schedule
- Trusted payment providers help protect you and your customers from fraud
Spend less time chasing, more time doing
Let Xero’s auto invoicing software nudge customers for you. Xero watches your bank for payments so it knows which invoices are still outstanding, and can send reminder emails on your behalf.
- Generate an aged receivables report to see what's overdue at any time
- Set weekly reminders if you have longer payment terms
- See when invoices were sent and opened, and whether they've been paid
- Generate an aged receivables report to see what's overdue at any time
Your invoice app for billing on the go
The Xero Accounting app lets you create, send and track invoices on the go. Create and send invoices from your phone or tablet, accept Tap to Pay on iOS and Android, and send invoices by SMS. You'll get a notification the moment a customer pays.
- Set up new customers easily and save their details so billing is super smooth next time
- See when your customer opens their online invoice so you know they've received it
- Get notified the moment you're paid. Xero recognises payment when it hits your account
- Check unpaid invoices anytime to see what customers owe you
- View the average days to payment for each customer so you know who your reliable customers are
Plans to suit your business
Simple
A new plan, specifically for non VAT businesses, with features designed for sole traders and landlords.
Simple
Usually £7
Now £1.40
GBP per month excluding VAT
Save £33.60 over 6 months
- Send invoices and quotes
- Accept online invoice payments^
- MTD for Income Tax ready
- Reconcile bank transactions
- Smart document capture
- View real-time reports
- Automate subcontractor CIS calculations and reports
Let eInvoicing speed your customer payments
Send and receive eInvoices directly via the Peppol network. Your invoices pass directly from Xero to your customers' accounting software. No need to download or transfer invoices, with fewer admin steps and mistakes.
- Your invoices appear as draft bills in your customers' software – they don't have to transfer your invoices
- Automated invoicing cuts down on admin steps and mistakes, and prompts customers to pay you swiftly
FAQs on invoicing software for UK businesses
Invoicing software lets you create, send, and track invoices digitally – replacing spreadsheets and documents with an automated workflow.
Auto-invoicing software goes further. Xero, for example:
- creates and sends invoices on a schedule you set
- monitors your bank to track which invoices have been paid
- sends reminder emails to customers whose payments are overdue – all without you having to prompt it
With Xero, you can set automatic repeating invoices for subscription or retainer clients and configure reminder schedules. You can even save client details so every new invoice fills in automatically.
Invoicing software lets you create, send, and track invoices digitally – replacing spreadsheets and documents with an automated workflow.
Auto-invoicing software goes further. Xero, for example:
- creates and sends invoices on a schedule you set
- monitors your bank to track which invoices have been paid
- sends reminder emails to customers whose payments are overdue – all without you having to prompt it
With Xero, you can set automatic repeating invoices for subscription or retainer clients and configure reminder schedules. You can even save client details so every new invoice fills in automatically.
Yes. Xero's invoice tracking software gives you a live view of every invoice you've sent — so you can see exactly what's pending, what's been opened, and what's overdue, all from one place
When a client views your invoice, you'll know. When a payment comes in, you'll get a notification on your invoice app straight away. To see what customers owe you and how long payments have been outstanding, run the Aged Receivables Summary report or Aged Receivables Detail report.
If you spot a mistake after sending, just open the online invoice and edit it — no need to start from scratch or generate a new document.
Yes. Xero's invoice tracking software gives you a live view of every invoice you've sent — so you can see exactly what's pending, what's been opened, and what's overdue, all from one place
When a client views your invoice, you'll know. When a payment comes in, you'll get a notification on your invoice app straight away. To see what customers owe you and how long payments have been outstanding, run the Aged Receivables Summary report or Aged Receivables Detail report.
If you spot a mistake after sending, just open the online invoice and edit it — no need to start from scratch or generate a new document.
Yes. When a client accepts your quote, you can convert it to an invoice in a single click. When a client accepts your quote, you can click 'Create Invoice' and it will pull all the information through to the bill, helping speed up the process and minimise errors.
Xero works as invoicing and quoting software in one, so quotes and invoices are fully connected. If the scope changes as the job progresses, you can adjust line items on the invoice before you send it — no need to start from scratch.
Once the invoice is sent, Xero tracks it through to payment, so you can see when it's been opened, when it's due, and when the money lands.
Yes. When a client accepts your quote, you can convert it to an invoice in a single click. When a client accepts your quote, you can click 'Create Invoice' and it will pull all the information through to the bill, helping speed up the process and minimise errors.
Xero works as invoicing and quoting software in one, so quotes and invoices are fully connected. If the scope changes as the job progresses, you can adjust line items on the invoice before you send it — no need to start from scratch.
Once the invoice is sent, Xero tracks it through to payment, so you can see when it's been opened, when it's due, and when the money lands.
Invoicing software is a digital tool that helps businesses create, send, track, and manage invoices — without the spreadsheets, Word templates, or manual chasing.
Instead of building invoices from scratch each time, you work from branded templates, add your line items, and send directly to your client in a few clicks. The software handles the admin: suggesting invoice numbers, tracking payments, and showing what’s overdue.
Xero helps you customise professional invoices and quotes, offer more ways for customers to pay, and send automated reminders. Connect your bank account to Xero and bank transactions will flow automatically into Xero. Xero then suggests matches between payments and your invoices during reconciliation, helping keep your books accurate and up to date, with reporting available in one place.
More than 1.4 billion invoices have been sent through Xero by businesses worldwide. Whether you send fewer than 20 invoices or more than 20, Xero has business plans to suit your needs.
Explore Xero's invoicing features
You can also accept Tap to Pay payments on iOS and Android, and send invoices by SMS.
Invoicing software is a digital tool that helps businesses create, send, track, and manage invoices — without the spreadsheets, Word templates, or manual chasing.
Instead of building invoices from scratch each time, you work from branded templates, add your line items, and send directly to your client in a few clicks. The software handles the admin: suggesting invoice numbers, tracking payments, and showing what’s overdue.
Xero helps you customise professional invoices and quotes, offer more ways for customers to pay, and send automated reminders. Connect your bank account to Xero and bank transactions will flow automatically into Xero. Xero then suggests matches between payments and your invoices during reconciliation, helping keep your books accurate and up to date, with reporting available in one place.
More than 1.4 billion invoices have been sent through Xero by businesses worldwide. Whether you send fewer than 20 invoices or more than 20, Xero has business plans to suit your needs.
Explore Xero's invoicing features
You can also accept Tap to Pay payments on iOS and Android, and send invoices by SMS.
Yes. Xero is HMRC-recognised and fully compliant with Making Tax Digital for VAT. Stay on top of VAT with less effort. Xero helps you track business admin as you go and submit VAT returns to HMRC from Xero.
Xero also supports MTD for Income Tax (currently in beta, subject to eligibility and registration), and handles CIS scheme obligations within the platform. Ninety per cent of UK customers agree Xero helps them stay compliant.*
*Xero SB Storybook V2, UK hero claims.
Yes. Xero is HMRC-recognised and fully compliant with Making Tax Digital for VAT. Stay on top of VAT with less effort. Xero helps you track business admin as you go and submit VAT returns to HMRC from Xero.
Xero also supports MTD for Income Tax (currently in beta, subject to eligibility and registration), and handles CIS scheme obligations within the platform. Ninety per cent of UK customers agree Xero helps them stay compliant.*
*Xero SB Storybook V2, UK hero claims.
Yes. When a client accepts your online quote, click 'Create Invoice' and all the details carry through automatically – contact, line items, and pricing. No retyping, no starting from scratch.
Add or remove items if the job changed scope. Xero functions as both quoting and invoicing software, so the whole process runs in one platform.
Yes. When a client accepts your online quote, click 'Create Invoice' and all the details carry through automatically – contact, line items, and pricing. No retyping, no starting from scratch.
Add or remove items if the job changed scope. Xero functions as both quoting and invoicing software, so the whole process runs in one platform.
Xero invoicing software includes features beyond billing, such as reports, expenses tracking, time tracking, and a financial dashboard. Accounting software also does that – and connects it to everything else: your bank feeds, expenses, VAT returns, cash flow forecasting, and financial reports.
With Xero, you get both in one subscription. Your invoices work alongside bank reconciliation and reporting in Xero, helping you keep your records accurate and up to date. Xero’s invoicing software includes a comprehensive accounting dashboard that gives you a clear view of your financial situation.
Xero invoicing software includes features beyond billing, such as reports, expenses tracking, time tracking, and a financial dashboard. Accounting software also does that – and connects it to everything else: your bank feeds, expenses, VAT returns, cash flow forecasting, and financial reports.
With Xero, you get both in one subscription. Your invoices work alongside bank reconciliation and reporting in Xero, helping you keep your records accurate and up to date. Xero’s invoicing software includes a comprehensive accounting dashboard that gives you a clear view of your financial situation.
There are lots of benefits. The biggest win is in time saved: instead of manually creating invoices, following up on late payments, and re-entering client details yourself, Xero handles those steps for you on a schedule you set.
This automation helps your business in other ways:
- automated reminders mean fewer invoices go overdue.
- Add a Pay Now button to online invoices so customers can pay directly from your invoice.
- "Stay on top of VAT and MTD for Income Tax obligations with seamless submissions to HMRC.
There are lots of benefits. The biggest win is in time saved: instead of manually creating invoices, following up on late payments, and re-entering client details yourself, Xero handles those steps for you on a schedule you set.
This automation helps your business in other ways:
- automated reminders mean fewer invoices go overdue.
- Add a Pay Now button to online invoices so customers can pay directly from your invoice.
- "Stay on top of VAT and MTD for Income Tax obligations with seamless submissions to HMRC.
Yes. Because Xero is a complete accounting platform – not just a standalone invoice tool – your invoicing data connects to a financial dashboard that shows you what's happening in your business.
You can see outstanding invoices, upcoming bills, bank balances, and projected cash flow – all on one screen. Xero’s dashboard gives you a clear view of your financial situation, including unpaid and overdue invoices, so you can stay on top of what customers owe you.
Yes. Because Xero is a complete accounting platform – not just a standalone invoice tool – your invoicing data connects to a financial dashboard that shows you what's happening in your business.
You can see outstanding invoices, upcoming bills, bank balances, and projected cash flow – all on one screen. Xero’s dashboard gives you a clear view of your financial situation, including unpaid and overdue invoices, so you can stay on top of what customers owe you.
Xero offers invoicing as part of its accounting platform, with plans designed for different business needs. Xero lets you create invoices, automate recurring invoices and reminders, accept online payments, and supports UK VAT and Making Tax Digital features.
Xero includes invoicing features in its business plans, so you can create, send and track invoices in Xero.
You can try Xero free for 30 days to see if it fits your business.
Xero offers invoicing as part of its accounting platform, with plans designed for different business needs. Xero lets you create invoices, automate recurring invoices and reminders, accept online payments, and supports UK VAT and Making Tax Digital features.
Xero includes invoicing features in its business plans, so you can create, send and track invoices in Xero.
You can try Xero free for 30 days to see if it fits your business.
Accounting software for your UK small business
Run your business accounting online with Xero – easy-to-use accounting software with savvy features to save you time and champion accuracy. Just ask Xero’s auto invoicing software to automate your recurring invoices, cut down on data entry, and nudge late-paying customers for you.
- Set up automated invoicing for particular customers just once – then let Xero handle their billing
- Connect Xero to your bank and match transactions with Xero’s automated bank reconciliation tool
- Collaborate in real time with your accountant and your team for smoother communication on your latest numbers
- Customise Xero to suit your needs with hundreds of third-party apps from the Xero App Store
Why UK businesses choose Xero invoicing software
From your first invoice to your annual VAT return, Xero keeps your billing and your books in one place.
Time tracking with your invoicing software
Xero's time tracking software logs hours, tracks labour costs, and monitors hourly rates. Billable hours pull directly to your invoices, too
Boost your productivity by connecting third-party apps
Xero connects to apps to power up your job costing, time-recording, project management, budget tracking, and more.
Tips on a good invoicing process
Xero's got your back with tips from top accountants and bookkeepers to keep your accounts receivable and cash flow healthy.
Are you a Xero user trying to set up invoicing?
The Xero Central knowledge hub is packed with articles to help you get more out of Xero invoicing software.
Invoices and quotes
Discover how to prepare invoices and estimates with Xero, customise your invoices, and manage payments.
Send invoices
Get step-by-step instructions to send invoices with Xero via our cloud-based software or mobile invoice app.
Import invoices and bills
Find out how to use Conversion Toolbox to import invoices and bills from a previous accounting system.
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.UKYes, 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.UKXero 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 payrollXero 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 payrollThe 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 plansThe 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 plansNo – 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 XeroNo – 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 XeroYes – 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 StoreYes – 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 invoicing online can simplify tasks
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