Xero POS Software Integration

Save time, eliminate bookkeeping costs, cut mistakes and make better business decisions sooner with the Tower Systems POS software Xero integration.

The Xero integration designed by Tower Systems, working with the folks at Xero, makes it easy for small business retailers to cut accounting paperwork and thereby tap into time and money saving benefits.

We use Xero ourselves, our advice comes from this place of personal experience. This enables us to provide practical advice on how to benefit the most from Xero and our POS software working together.

Tower Systems is a unique POS software company. In addition to serving 3,500+ small business retailers, we own and operate several retail businesses as live test sites. Our in-house CPA manages the accounts for these retail businesses.

The Retailer to Xero Link Makes Accounting Easy

The powerful Tower Advantage Link platform allows Tower Systems' specialist retail software to connect directly to Xero, one of Australia's most popular and streamlined accounting services. Linking Retailer to Xero saves you precious time by completing the majority of your day-to-day accounting for you. We are experts at bringing independent retail businesses and Xero together and pride ourselves on connecting business owners with such an innovative, useful service.

What is Xero?

Xero is an easy to use accounting software service that is designed specifically for small businesses.

It's an online service, allowing you to work when and where you want to. You can access Xero from any device: your PC, Mac, tablet or mobile. Your bank statements are automatically imported and categorised, letting you see your cashflow in real-time. You can invite your team and work together on financials and collaborate over your up-to-date numbers. Xero has all you need to run your business – including invoicing, paying bills, sales tax returns, reporting and much more.

Find out more or try Xero Accounting Software for free.

What is Transferred to Xero?

Sales

End of Shift based department-level sales are transferred to Xero via a sales invoice. Each department can be assigned its own Xero account.

Invoices

Invoices received into Retailer are transferred to Xero at department level. No individual stock items are transferred.

Write Offs & No Sales

These are transferred to individual expense accounts depending on the transaction reason chosen.

Cost Of Sales

An option on sales exporting is to export Cost of Sales. While not a full implementation of COGS it does transfer over the cost price of items sold each day to reduce the value of Stock On Hand in Xero. If you use this option you will export Write offs, not as expenses, but as adjustment to your Stock on Hand. This makes processing stock adjustments for the End Of Month much easier.

What are the costs?

The Tower Advantage Link is a subscription-based software as a service platform. The Xero link data feed is free for our customers covered by software support.

Do I already own the Accounting Link Module?

To check to see if you own the Accounting Link module: from the Main Screen of Retailer click on Help, then click on Register. If the Accounting Link module in the box at the bottom is ticked then you own the module. If it is not ticked and you wish to enable the module then you can email support@towersystems.com.au to request it be activated.

How do I set up the Xero Accounting Link and how do I export data?

Please log into the Tower Advantage website and access the knowledge base. There are two articles;

Xero Integration Setup

This article will guide you through the setup process. The process should take one hour to complete and it is advisable that you have someone on hand with both knowledge of Xero and accounting principals.

Exporting Data to Xero

This article will guide you through the daily export of data process, which takes two minutes to complete.

If you have any question please do not hesitate to contact our support team. Please be aware they will not be able to provide accounting advice.

Accountants

Click here for a list of Xero skilled accountants that serve retail business customers.

Lead Referral Program

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Xero Link