Easy accounting software for all your business finances

Taking care of your financial admin is a breeze with Xero. Its intuitive design helps you quickly get the hang of the tools, whether you’re creating invoices, managing cash flow or filing an online tax return. Whatever needs doing, hop onto the cloud-based software anytime, anywhere.

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Xero features that simplify your business’s finances

Xero offers a range of intuitive tools designed to streamline your financial admin. Manage your business with ease - wherever you are.

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    Automated admin

    Prevent human error with Xero’s automatic calculations and intelligent, user-friendly features.

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    Cloud-based accessibility

    Find all your financial data in one place – wherever and whenever you need it.

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    Real-time collaboration

    Talk online with your accountant or bookkeeper and dig into the same data at the same time.

Life before Xero was a nightmare. Using a spreadsheet took a ridiculous amount of time.

Ryan is no longer dogged by paperwork.

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What makes Xero the easiest accounting software?

Xero is for small businesses who want to fast track their admin and get back to doing what they love. Our tools talk to one another so you can record a business expense and instantly see this change in your cash flow, for example. That means accurate numbers and simpler processes.

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    Access Xero on your desktop or mobile device
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    Give your employees logins for the same Xero account
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    Get reports on your latest data to see how business is doing
Here’s how Xero stacks up against other software
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Apps to customise your accounting software

Find the right app for your business with Xero’s app marketplace. Choose from over 1000, all Xero-certified and user-rated, so you can select with confidence. These apps integrate with Xero, streamlining operations and helping you meet your business’s unique needs.

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    Apps work seamlessly with Xero, bringing all your operations together
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    Over 1000 apps, so there’s one for your needs
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    All apps are Xero certified and user rated, so choose with confidence
Explore the Xero App Store

FAQs on Xero's cloud accounting software

Not at all. Xero is designed with beginners in mind, so all its tools and features are easy to use. And if you have trouble, check out the range of online guides, ‘how to’ articles, and videos, or contact the 24-hour customer support team.

Not at all. Xero is designed with beginners in mind, so all its tools and features are easy to use. And if you have trouble, check out the range of online guides, ‘how to’ articles, and videos, or contact the 24-hour customer support team.

Absolutely it does. Xero lets you connect your account with Inland Revenue (IR) so you can easily prepare and submit your returns within the software.

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Absolutely it does. Xero lets you connect your account with Inland Revenue (IR) so you can easily prepare and submit your returns within the software.

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Yes, you can – Xero complies fully with payday filing. Your payroll administrator only needs to connect to IR once – after that, Xero files employee pay details with IR each pay run.

Yes, you can – Xero complies fully with payday filing. Your payroll administrator only needs to connect to IR once – after that, Xero files employee pay details with IR each pay run.

It depends on your business. Chances are you’ll want automated invoicing, expense tracking, bank reconciliation, and multi-user accessibility. And whatever your business, go for software in the cloud so you can log in anytime, from anywhere.

It depends on your business. Chances are you’ll want automated invoicing, expense tracking, bank reconciliation, and multi-user accessibility. And whatever your business, go for software in the cloud so you can log in anytime, from anywhere.

Yes! The Xero Accounting app for iOS and Android lets you manage invoicing, track cash flow, record expenses, and reconcile transactions on the go. The app is free from the Apple App Store and Google Play.

Learn more about the Xero Accounting app

Yes! The Xero Accounting app for iOS and Android lets you manage invoicing, track cash flow, record expenses, and reconcile transactions on the go. The app is free from the Apple App Store and Google Play.

Learn more about the Xero Accounting app

Plans to suit your business

All pricing plans cover the accounting essentials, with room to grow.

Ignite

Usually $35

Now $3.50

NZD per month

Save $126 over 4 months

Grow

Usually $75

Now $7.50

NZD per month

Save $270 over 4 months

Comprehensive

Usually $99

Now $9.90

NZD per month

Save $356.40 over 4 months

Ultimate

Usually $113

Now $11.30

NZD per month

Save $406.80 over 4 months

Start using Xero for free

Access Xero features for 30 days, then decide which plan best suits your business.

Manage your finances easily with Xero

Xero offers powerful tools to manage your business finances and stay on top of your numbers. Explore Xero’s features to learn more.