Xero makes small business accounting easy

Xero's business accounting software has all the time-saving tools you need to grow your business.

See a quick video overview of what Xero can do

Automate everyday business tasks

Get a real-time view of your financial dashboard from your laptop or mobile.

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    HMRC recognised
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    Making Tax Digital ready

Run your business on the go

Use our mobile app to reconcile, send invoices, create expense claims and view reports – from anywhere.

Get paid faster

Xero cloud accounting allows you to send online invoices to your customers – and get updated when they’re opened.

Reconcile in seconds

Xero imports and categorises your latest bank transactions allowing you to make the best use of your time. Just click OK to reconcile.

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Everything you need to run your business

  • Online invoicing

    Work smarter, not harder with Xero’s intuitive invoicing software. You can log on from your desktop or mobile app and send invoices as soon as the job is done.

  • Bank reconciliation

    Keep your account balances and financials up to date. Easily confirm that the transactions in your bank accounts are recorded in your business financial records with Xero’s bank reconciliation software.

  • Payroll

    Pay yourself and your employees with HMRC-recognised online payroll software. Streamline payroll and UK payroll tax filing with cloud software that automatically calculates employee pay, leave and pension deductions.

  • Reporting

    Track your finances with accurate accounting reports. And collaborate with your advisor online in real time.

  • VAT returns

    Xero calculates VAT and files VAT returns online securely with HMRC, using software that’s compatible with HMRC systems.

  • Claim expenses

    Capture expense claims, track and manage your employee spend easily, with expense manager tools.

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 £43.20 over 3 months

Grow

Usually £33

Now £3.30

GBP per month

Save £89.10 over 3 months

Comprehensive

Usually £47

Now £4.70

GBP per month

Save £126.90 over 3 months

Ultimate

Usually £59

Now £5.90

GBP per month

Save £159.30 over 3 months

Peace of mind with free support and security

Help is at hand for your business

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    Xero provides free and unlimited customer support, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, as part of your Xero subscription.
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    Switching your existing accounts data to Xero is simple. You can even convert up to 24 months of your accounts for free - a saving of £180.
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    With more app integrations than any other online accounting platform, Xero lets you integrate your accounts with over 800+ third party solutions.
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    Xero runs daily online backups of your business information. Your data is encrypted, safe, and secure, giving you ultimate peace of mind.
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    Run your business effortlessly using the Xero app for iOS and Android. Create invoices, manage cash flow, and snap expenses on the go.
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Over 4.2 million subscribers use Xero

Small businesses, accountants and bookkeepers locally and across the world trust Xero with their numbers.

Kate uses Xero. So she’s got more time to make croissants. Yum.

Kate Reid from Lune Crossanterie at work making croissants.

Your questions answered

Xero is beautiful accounting software that lets you automate day-to-day bookkeeping tasks, so you have more time to focus on things that matter to you. With Xero you can import bank transactions and send invoice reminders, pay your staff with Xero Payroll and drive profitability with Xero Projects. You can also invite your accountant or bookkeeper into Xero to help you meet all your tax obligations.

Xero is beautiful accounting software that lets you automate day-to-day bookkeeping tasks, so you have more time to focus on things that matter to you. With Xero you can import bank transactions and send invoice reminders, pay your staff with Xero Payroll and drive profitability with Xero Projects. You can also invite your accountant or bookkeeper into Xero to help you meet all your tax obligations.

Yes, Xero is a fully cloud-based system. You can access it from an internet enabled desktop/laptop computer, mobile phone, or tablet, and multiple users can work within Xero simultaneously.

Yes, Xero is a fully cloud-based system. You can access it from an internet enabled desktop/laptop computer, mobile phone, or tablet, and multiple users can work within Xero simultaneously.

The cloud is a secure platform to make data and software accessible online anytime, anywhere, from any device. Xero was built in the cloud – for the cloud. This is unlike many accounting systems that were built for desktop and later adapted to be in the cloud. With Xero, all you need is an internet connection to access financial data. Xero automatically releases upgrades, so when you access the product you’re always using the most up-to-date version. There’s no business downtime or costs associated with upgrades.

The cloud is a secure platform to make data and software accessible online anytime, anywhere, from any device. Xero was built in the cloud – for the cloud. This is unlike many accounting systems that were built for desktop and later adapted to be in the cloud. With Xero, all you need is an internet connection to access financial data. Xero automatically releases upgrades, so when you access the product you’re always using the most up-to-date version. There’s no business downtime or costs associated with upgrades.

No. Being 'in the cloud' requires an internet connection.

No. Being 'in the cloud' requires an internet connection.

Yes – very. Our beautiful software is designed to be user-friendly even if you do not have an accounting background.

Yes – very. Our beautiful software is designed to be user-friendly even if you do not have an accounting background.

Yes. Xero is an HMRC recognised VAT software provider. Our software makes it simple to keep digital records, create and submit your VAT returns online to HMRC – as well as to track and manage VAT.

Yes. Xero is an HMRC recognised VAT software provider. Our software makes it simple to keep digital records, create and submit your VAT returns online to HMRC – as well as to track and manage VAT.

Yes. With payment services like Stripe or GoCardless, customers can pay you directly. Include a ‘pay now’ button in your invoice to get paid even faster.

Yes. With payment services like Stripe or GoCardless, customers can pay you directly. Include a ‘pay now’ button in your invoice to get paid even faster.

No, you just need to provide your name, email address and a phone number. We ask for a phone number so that we can get in touch with you directly to help you get started on Xero.

No, you just need to provide your name, email address and a phone number. We ask for a phone number so that we can get in touch with you directly to help you get started on Xero.

Yes, you can try features like Xero Payroll, Xero Expenses and Xero Projects. This lets you experience all of Xero's powerful features while ensuring you get comfortable with the product before you buy. If your bank charges a fee to connect a bank feed to Xero, then you won’t be able to connect the bank feed while you are in your trial.

Yes, you can try features like Xero Payroll, Xero Expenses and Xero Projects. This lets you experience all of Xero's powerful features while ensuring you get comfortable with the product before you buy. If your bank charges a fee to connect a bank feed to Xero, then you won’t be able to connect the bank feed while you are in your trial.

If you choose to continue using Xero after your trial, you will be asked to add your billing information, and will be billed monthly from that point. If you choose not to continue using Xero, you may delete your organisation in the 'My Xero' section when you login.

If you choose to continue using Xero after your trial, you will be asked to add your billing information, and will be billed monthly from that point. If you choose not to continue using Xero, you may delete your organisation in the 'My Xero' section when you login.

Try Xero for free

Access all Xero features free for 30 days. Claim your free trial and get started today.

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    Quick and easy setup
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    Cancel anytime - no contracts
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    Add unlimited users
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