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Xero: accounting software for lawyers

Xero is intuitive accounting software for lawyers, attorneys, and small law firms in the UK 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 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

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

Ignite

£3.20 per month excluding VAT

for the first 6 months

Then £16 per month

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) for £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

£7.40 per month excluding VAT

for the first 6 months

Then £37 per month

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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    Auto-reconcile bank transactions (Beta)
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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) for up to 5 payments
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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

£10 per month excluding VAT

for the first 6 months

Then £50 per month

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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    Auto-reconcile bank transactions (Beta)
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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) for up to 10 payments
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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 for 5 users
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    Use multiple currencies
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    Tailored financial health scorecards
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    Make online bill payments (International) - Optional add-on

Ultimate

£13 per month excluding VAT

for the first 6 months

Then £65 per month

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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    Auto-reconcile bank transactions (Beta)
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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
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    Visualise performance with graphs
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    Make online bill and payroll payments (domestic) for up to 15 payments
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    Payroll for 10 people
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    Claim expenses and mileage for 10 users
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    Customise performance dashboards
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    Use multiple currencies
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    Make online bill payments (International) - Optional add-on
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    Track time and costs for 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.

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

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