Service
Xero Setup
Get Xero set up properly the first time. Chart of accounts, bank feeds, app stack, automations and team training — all delivered by Xero Certified Partners.
Inside 30 days, Xero is set up and working properly.
Service overview
Set up the way it should be — not a generic template.
Most Xero implementations fail in the first six weeks — not because Xero doesn’t work, but because the setup wasn’t right. Generic chart of accounts, wrong VAT scheme, no app stack, missing bank feeds. We set Xero up the way it should be: configured to your business, connected to the tools you use, with your team trained to actually use it.
Why it matters
Xero, configured for how you trade
Xero Certified Partners
Platinum partner status, accredited team.
Industry-specific chart
Chart of accounts built for your sector, not a generic template.
Full app stack
Dext, Stripe, A2X, ApprovalMax, whatever you need — connected from day one.
Team training
Live training sessions so your team can actually use the system.
Live in 2–4 weeks
From engagement to going live, with no business disruption.
Aftercare
30 days of post-launch support included as standard.
Everything you’d expect, plus the controls most providers miss.
Switching the software on is the baseline. The real value is a setup that fits how your business works — and a team that knows how to use it.
How it works
Our process
Discovery
We review your current setup, business model and what success looks like.
Design
We design the chart of accounts, app stack and workflow before touching Xero.
Build & migrate
Configuration, integrations, data migration with full audit trail.
Train & launch
Live training, hand-over documentation and 30 days of aftercare.
Is this you?
Who it’s for
Businesses moving from desktop accounting (Sage 50, QuickBooks Desktop, Excel)Companies whose current Xero file is a mess and needs rebuildingNew businesses wanting to start out on the right software with the right setupFirms with sector-specific needs (construction CIS, hospitality tronc, e-commerce multi-channel)Anyone whose accountant set up Xero in 30 minutes and walked awayPackages designed around your business
Questions
Frequently asked questions
How much does Xero setup cost?
Fixed-fee, typically £750–£2,500 depending on complexity and the app stack. We quote after the discovery call.
Do you set up Xero only, or do you do bookkeeping too?
Both. Most clients take Xero Setup as a one-off and then continue with monthly bookkeeping.
What if I already have Xero but it's a mess?
Common scenario. We do a “rebuild” version of this service — usually 1–2 weeks, similar price.
Can you migrate from QuickBooks / Sage / FreeAgent?
Yes — we handle migration from any of the major UK platforms.
Will my year-to-date numbers be preserved?
Yes — we bring across opening balances, prior-year comparatives and a full transaction history (or summary, depending on volume).
Get started
Get Xero set up the right way, the first time
Free 30-minute scoping call. We’ll show you what good looks like and quote a fixed fee.
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What our clients say
★★★★★
Mike at Better Bookkeeping Solutions Ltd is brilliant, friendly, approachable and very supportive. He is always at hand to help and offers guidance and no job is too much trouble. Recently, we set up our organisation and needed expertise bookkeeping support, Mike was recommended to us and I can see why, we haven’t looked back since. Thank you Mike and your team for your ongoing support and top notch customer service. 10/10
★★★★★
We have been working with Mike and his team for over a year now. We find they are very professional, efficient and have helped us with our accounting and bookkeeping. They have been flexible and work around our business needs. I have no hesitation to recommend them.
