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Accounting software built for education organisations

Work smarter, not harder with Xero’s intuitive accounting software. You can handle your financial admin whenever it works for you and your education business.

A person who works at an education business manages their accounts using Xero accounting software on their laptop.

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.

Bank reconciliation

Xero integrates with your bank to make reconciliation easy and your bookkeeping accurate.

Why Xero makes sense for education organisations

With Xero’s accounting software for education 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
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ERP software gives you one central system

Xero helps your enterprise resource planning (ERP) by giving you a single place to manage your finances, payroll, and inventory. Data flows across Xero to update your records, from the latest staff expenses to in-depth figures on your pay runs. And to do more? It’s easy to connect apps.

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    Integrate third-party apps with Xero – and build an ERP solution to suit your unique needs
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    Find education-specific apps for budgeting, time-planning, collecting health and safety information, and more
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    See and organise all your financial records in Xero, ready for your UK tax reporting
Here’s more about ERP software for your small business
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Apps that work with your education organisation

The Xero App Store has hundreds of apps to help you run your education organisation with Xero’s accounting software.

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    Choose the apps that work for you
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    Smooth integration with Xero accounting software
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    Work smarter and do more with apps
Explore the Xero App Store

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

All plans to suit your business

Ignite

Usually £16

Now £3.20

GBP per month excluding VAT

Save £76.80 over 6 months

An easy financial foundation - track cash flow with the essentials.

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    Send quotes and 20 invoices†
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    Accept online invoice payments^
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    MTD for Income Tax ready
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    Reconcile bank transactions
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    Smart document capture
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    View real-time reports
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    Enter 10 bills
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    Submit VAT returns to HMRC
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    Automate subcontractor CIS calculations and reports
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    Make online bill and payroll payments (domestic) £0.20 per payment††
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    Payroll for £1.50 per person
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    30 day cash flow forecast
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    Visualise performance with basic graphs

Grow

Usually £37

Now £7.40

GBP per month excluding VAT

Save £177.60 over 6 months

Go beyond the basics - automate tasks and access performance dashboards.

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    Send invoices and quotes
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    Accept online invoice payments^
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    MTD for Income Tax ready
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    Reconcile bank transactions
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    Smart document capture
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    View real-time reports
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    Automate bill entry and track bills
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    Submit VAT returns to HMRC
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    Automate subcontractor CIS calculations and reports
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    Make online bill and payroll payments (domestic)
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    Payroll for 1 person
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    60 day cash flow forecast
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    Visualise performance with graphs
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    Customise performance dashboards
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    Claim expenses and mileage for 1 user

Comprehensive

Usually £50

Now £10

GBP per month excluding VAT

Save £240 over 6 months

Optimise profitability - tailor your insights for greater control.

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    Send invoices and quotes
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    Accept online invoice payments^
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    MTD for Income Tax ready
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    Reconcile bank transactions
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    Smart document capture
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    View real-time reports
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    Automate bill entry and track bills
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    Submit VAT returns to HMRC
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    Automate subcontractor CIS calculations and reports
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    Make online bill and payroll payments (domestic)
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    Payroll for 5 people
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    90 day cash flow forecast
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    Visualise performance with graphs
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    Customise performance dashboards
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    Claim expenses and mileage
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    Use multiple currencies
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    Tailored financial health scorecards
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    Make online bill payments (International)

Ultimate

Usually £65

Now £13

GBP per month excluding VAT

Save £312 over 6 months

Future proof your scaling business - with advanced tools and analytics.

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    Send invoices and quotes
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    Automate bill entry and track bills
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    Reconcile bank transactions
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    Submit VAT returns to HMRC
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    180 day cash flow forecast
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    Smart document capture
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    View real-time reports
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    Automate subcontractor CIS calculations and reports
  • Included
    Visualise performance with graphs
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    Make online bill and payroll payments (domestic)
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    Payroll for 10 people
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    Claim expenses and mileage
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    Customise performance dashboards
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    Use multiple currencies
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    Make online bill payments (International)
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    Track projects for 10 users
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    MTD for Income Tax ready
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    Analyse KPIs and ratios
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    Accept online invoice payments^
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    Tailored financial health scorecards
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    Benchmark against the industry

Get one month free

Purchase any Xero plan, and we will give you the first month free.

Discover Xero’s software for education organisations

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