Xero is a cloud-based accounting platform that connects directly to business bank accounts, automates bookkeeping tasks, and gives finance teams real-time visibility into cash flow, income, and expenses — from any device, anywhere. Originally founded in New Zealand, Xero has grown into a global platform with more than 4.6 million paid subscribers and is one of the most widely adopted accounting solutions among Australian SMEs.
■ Key Features
GST & BAS compliance: Handles GST natively with built-in tools for calculating, tracking, and lodging Business Activity Statements directly with the ATO.
Payroll & superannuation (STP Phase 2 compliant): Pay processing, automated super payments, and leave management are included across all Australian plans. Every pay run reports directly to the ATO — no separate lodgement required.
Automated bank reconciliation: AI-powered transaction matching that learns from corrections over time, reducing manual categorisation work.
Real-time financial reporting: On-demand access to profit & loss statements, balance sheets, and cash flow forecasts, with customisable dashboards available on higher-tier plans.
■ Who It's Best Suited For
SMEs with 1–50 employees seeking a single platform for accounting, BAS, invoicing, and payroll
Finance teams looking to reduce manual compliance work around GST, BAS, and STP obligations
Businesses building a connected back-office tech stack through app integrations
■ Integrates With
Dext Prepare, Weel, Budgetly, ProSpend, SAP Concur, Deputy, Tanda, Employment Hero, MYOB, and 1,000+ other apps via the Xero App Store.
Plans & Prices
Ignite
・ $35/month
・ Sole traders & micro businesses
・ Up to 1 employee (Payroll)
Grow
・ $75/month
・ Small businesses with growing transaction volumes
・ Up to 2 employees (Payroll)
Comprehensive
・ $100/month
・ Businesses with up to 5 employees; includes multi-currency
・ Up to 5 employees (Payroll)
Ultimate 10
・ $130/month
・ SMEs requiring advanced reporting and analytics
・ Up to 10 employees (Payroll)
* Higher Ultimate tiers (20, 50, 100 people) are also available.
* All plans include payroll as of June 2025.
* Confirm current rates at xero.com/au/pricing-plans .
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