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Alto Accounting Ltd86–90 Paul Street
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Xero accounting

Xero Accounting Setup & Support for Agencies

Xero is a powerful tool, when it is set up properly. We configure it specifically for agency workflows so you get accurate data and useful reports from day one.

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ACCA registered practice · Specialist agency accountants
Starting from £200/mo · Fixed monthly fee
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Xero certified · Apron paired
01Sound familiar?

The challenges agencies tell us about every week.

If any of these read like your week, you're in the right place.

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Your Xero file is a mess

Transactions in the wrong categories, bank feeds not reconciled, VAT codes all over the place. When the foundation is wrong, every report you pull is misleading.

01
USED 14% · 86% IDLE?

You are not using Xero to its full potential

Xero has powerful features, like tracking categories, repeating invoices, and project tracking, but most agencies only scratch the surface. You are paying for a tool you are not fully using.

02
?MIGRATE · ?

Migrating from another platform feels overwhelming

Moving from Sage, QuickBooks, FreeAgent, or spreadsheets to Xero sounds like a nightmare. You are worried about losing data or getting the transition wrong.

03
02Right fit

This service is built for you if…

Four signs you're ready for proper xero accounting. If you tick most of them, let's talk.

Right fit checklist
  • You use Xero but it is not set up for agency reporting
  • You want proper project and client profitability tracking
  • You need automated invoice reminders and bank feeds
  • You are switching from another accounting platform
IncludesAgency-only · ACCA registered · Fixed monthly fee
03What’s included

Everything you need, handled by specialists.

Each line in your monthly fee. No surprise add-ons.

CHART · 4-DIGIT

Xero setup and chart of accounts configuration

We set up Xero with an agency-specific chart of accounts, tracking categories for departments or clients, and proper VAT coding from the start.

01
OLDXERO

Data migration from other platforms

We handle the full migration from your existing software, transferring opening balances, historical data, and customer/supplier records cleanly.

02

Bank feed connections and payment integrations

We connect your bank accounts, payment processors, and invoicing tools so transactions flow into Xero automatically.

03
TEAM TRAINING

Staff training and onboarding

We train your team on the day-to-day tasks, such as raising invoices, capturing receipts, and approving bills, so everyone knows their role in keeping the books clean.

04

Ongoing Xero health checks

Regular reviews of your Xero file to catch errors, tidy miscategorisations, and ensure everything is reconciled and ready for reporting.

05
APP STACK

App stack recommendations

We advise on the best Xero-connected apps for your agency: receipt capture, time tracking, project management, and payment processing.

06

Starting from £200/mo

Exact pricing depends on your transaction volume and complexity. We quote a fixed monthly fee after a 15-minute discovery call — no surprises.

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04Questions

Things agencies ask us about xero accounting.

05By agency type

Xero Accounting Setup & Support for every agency type.

We tailor xero accounting to each vertical — from PPC agencies billing media to PR firms running retainers.

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15 minutes. No obligation, no hard sell. Just a genuine conversation about your agency's xero accounting.

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