Xero

Fitz

I have been approached by a potential new client, only problem is they use Xero which not a package I am familiar with. The system has already been set up, so I will be taking over the bookkeeping role. I would appreciate some feedback from anyone who has used it. Will it be easy for me to pick it up as I go along? Or should I get some training?

StuartW

Hi @Fitz,

We shared your query on Twitter and got the following response - you can find Xero TV videos here.

rwb

Xero is pretty intuitive so I wouldn't have thought you'd have much problem - their training resources are pretty good as mentioned above and you should get access to a 'Demo' company so if you are ever not sure how something works you can try it out in a consequence free environment!
You'll probably want 'Adviser' level access so you can see everything and post journals etc. - I think it's a great package overall and am using it more and more.

StuartW

A recent article that may be useful:

AAT Comment: Getting the most out of bank rules on Xero

Fitz

@StuartW and @rwb Thanks for your help, and the useful information

stevo5678

Trust me it's a lot easier than sage!!!

oscardoyle

Xero is, in my opinion, the best small business bookkeeping software out there, for easy of use and functionality. Wish they would bring the price down though I think they could dominate the market much more if they could compete with Sage/VT etc on price!

Regarding your question, you could just sign up for a trial period and play around with it, I don't think it'd take you long to get to grips with it...

Monsoon

Xero is ace. Seriously ace. Easy to get the hang of, we love it.