Xero sync setup guide and video tutorial

This guide will walk through setting up the sync with Xero.

To watch a video of the sync setup with Xero see Bill Manager Xero self-guided setup.


Table of Contents


Sync Overview

The following image shows what objects sync and in which direction.

Xero sync flow


Pre-setup requirements

Tracking Categories

  • If using Locations and/or Departments, they must be named Location and Department within Xero to ensure proper sync.
    Tracking category in Xero

Connect the Sync

  1. Select the sync icon
  2. Select Setup
    Sync icon
  3. Select Connect to Xero
    Connect to Xero
  4. Enter Xero login credentials
    Xero login
  5. Select the Xero company to sync with, select Allow access
    Allow access
  6. Select simple sync preferences

The sync is now connected.


Accounting Preferences

To set up accounting preferences for reporting and tracking:

  1. Select Settings
  2. Under Accounting, select Preferences
  3. Select the edit icon
  4. Set preferences
  5. Select Save
  6. Select the sync icon and Sync Now to run another sync
    Sync Now

The sync setup is now complete.

If you do not see the described feature available in Bill Manager, you may not have access to the feature based on permissions for your role and/or your plan does not have this feature. If you wish to get access to the feature, please review the available plans for Bill Manager and upgrade accordingly or contact the Administrator of your Bill Manager account. Changes in monthly user fees may apply.