Why we recommend Xero

At Poole Group we believe that every business is different so that’s why we don’t try to fit square pegs into round holes. To achieve this goal we have chosen Xero as our core accounting product. It allows us to add on best of breed software products to customise an integrated business system for your business at a fraction of the cost of a custom built program.

One of the key foundations to building a business and creating wealth is to ensure that the systems and processes are as efficient as possible. This leads to reduced time spent on unproductive functions and maximises the time available to focus on activities to grow your business and create wealth.

We recommend Xero to our clients for a number of reasons but predominantly because we have found it to be a perfect catalyst for clients to reduce their administration and free up time for more productive activities. Check out the video on reasons why we recommend Xero.

Features
Online accounting

Log in online any time and see up-to-date business financials – from anywhere.

Automatic Bank Reconciliation

Xero imports and categorises your latest bank transactions. To reconcile, simply click OK.

Easy Invoicing

Create professional recurring invoices and receive updates when they’re opened.

Quotes

Create and manage quotes and easily turn them into invoices when the work is done

Pay your Employees

With payroll and accounting as one, it’s easy to process your payroll and pay superannuation. Your payroll information is automatically updated into the general ledger.

Go mobile

Use Xero’s mobile apps to manage your business while you’re on the move. Reconcile, send invoices and create expense claims – from anywhere.

The Xero Ecosystem

We understand your time is precious. Enabling you to spend time working on your business rather than in your business is our priority. Therefore we continually take advantage of new technology and are always looking to equip our clients with the best tools, to provide clarity over their books and improve their businesses!

Xero also integrates with hundreds of add-on business applications so that you can easily sync and streamline your data. From debtor management, invoicing, reporting and time tracking, there’s specialised software that’s right for your business.

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Our clients have plenty to say about their move to Xero..

I always found MYOB a very cumbersome accounting package and when I heard about Xero, it sounded like a much more up-to-date and flexible program which is just what it has turned out to be. I did an introductory session at Poole Group and loved the concept.

When the time came to change over from MYOB to Xero, we were a little apprehensive but everything went very smoothly, we had plenty of assistance and there is unlimited, free support on the Poole Group website so if you have any issues, help is readily available. The ability for our accountant/bookkeeper to log on and look at our figures etc is such a win/win situation for everyone and when I have to go back into our old MYOB system, it’s like going back in time!

Eileen McIntosh Owner, Coastal FlooringXtra

As a qualified accountant having spent nearly 20 years in the corporate world I have found working with Poole Group and Xero a pleasure after making the move into small business. Poole Group are knowledgeable and most importantly listen to your needs and work with you.

Having worked with high end accounting packages down to low end, Xero is extremely simple to use and most things are a press of a button away. The ability to work remotely for a small business owner in Xero is a godsend and a massive time saver.

Troy Wainwright Director, Coastal Patios