Xero Bookkeeping: How To Get The Most Out of Xero

Are you using Xero bookkeeping for your business?

When you start using Xero, you’ll wonder how you ever managed without it.

We’re big fans here at Evolve Accountants and Business Advisors. We know how happy clients are when they can see their cash flow situation whenever they want, send online invoices, pay bills and run their businesses more effectively.

While we set up the basics for all new Xero clients, there are key features you’ll want to know about from the very beginning.

That way, you can spend more time on your business and less time on your accounting.

We’ve listed some of the most important below and encourage you to browse all the walkthrough videos and all the starting out support articles.

Understanding the Xero bookkeeping dashboard

Get to know the Xero bookkeeping Dashboard that displays all of your most important financial information, including money coming in and going out, invoices owed to you and bills you need to pay.

Find out how to use the dashboard, customise it, and find shortcuts for daily tasks.

Video walk-through | Support article

Xero bookkeeping settings

Here’s where to go to confirm or update that all your contact information, social media links, tax rates, and Xero users are accurate. You can also add your company’s branding to invoices, quotes and other documents here.

Video walk-through | Support article

Attaching files

With Xero Files, you can access your documents from anywhere. Find out how to upload, organise and attach documents to your invoices and quotes to Xero bookkeeping.

Video walk-through | Support article

Connecting your bank accounts

Xero is all about making tedious tasks easier so Xero connects straight to your bank so your transactions feed in automatically. Here’s how to set things up.

Video walk-through | Support article

If you need any help, just give us a ring on 08 9207 3066 or email info@evolvefg.com.au.

Our team is Xero-certified so no question is too simple or too complex!

Disclaimer: This information is intended to be a guide only. Evolve Accountants & Business Advisors and its directors, employees and consultants expressly disclaim any and all liability to any person, whether a purchaser or not, for the consequences of anything done or omitted to be done by any such person relying on a part or the whole of the contents on this website. Do not act on the information without first obtaining specific advice regarding your particular circumstances from a tax professional. All content provided is for general information purposes only.

About The Author

Russell Pelusey

Russell Pelusey is a Chartered Accountant and business advisor with 28 years of experience. He specialises in tax planning and CFO services for small and medium sized businesses. He’s a Xero Gold Partner and registered tax agent based in Perth, Australia.

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