Xero ERP Integration | CanTicket
Xero ERP Integration

Xero + CanTicket: Your ERP and Accounting, Finally Talking

CanTicket and Xero work together seamlessly. Jobs, invoices, clients and costs flow between the two systems automatically so your team and accountant always have accurate data.

Xero Compatible Native two-way integration
2-way
Xero sync, always live
Zero
Double data entry required
Live
P and L by project synced to Xero
3 min
To sync a new client from Xero

Why Businesses Like Yours Struggle With This

Running your business on disconnected tools creates gaps that cost real money. Here is what we hear from businesses before they switch to CanTicket.

Double Data Entry

When your job management system and your accounting system are separate, data has to be entered twice: once in the operational system and once in Xero. Every client, every invoice and every payment gets entered by hand in both places. This is not just time-consuming, it is a source of errors and inconsistencies that undermine the accuracy of your financial reporting.

Manual Reconciliation

Without an integration between your job management tool and Xero, someone spends hours every month reconciling invoices, checking that every job has been billed, matching payments to jobs and updating records in both systems. This manual reconciliation is the kind of low-value, high-risk work that CanTicket eliminates entirely through its native Xero integration.

Invoice Errors

Manual data transfer between systems is a reliable source of invoice errors: wrong amounts, missing line items, incorrect client details and mismatched tax codes. When errors appear on client invoices, they damage your professional reputation and create disputes that delay payment. CanTicket eliminates manual data transfer entirely so invoice accuracy improves to near 100%.

Everything You Need, Nothing You Don't

CanTicket is purpose-built for service businesses that need real-time visibility without enterprise complexity or price tags.

Two-Way Auto-Sync

CanTicket and Xero exchange data automatically and continuously. Client records, invoices, payments and financial data flow in both directions without any manual action from your team. When something changes in either system, the other system updates automatically within minutes. This keeps both your operations and your accounting always accurate and always aligned.

Real-Time Reconciliation

Because CanTicket and Xero are always in sync, reconciliation is continuous rather than monthly. There is no backlog of unreconciled transactions to work through at the end of the period. Your accountant sees a clean, current Xero file that perfectly reflects the job activity in CanTicket without any manual adjustment.

Invoice Automation

CanTicket generates invoice drafts from job data and pushes them to Xero automatically. Client details, line items, quantities, rates, tax codes and payment terms are all pulled from the job record and the Xero client record. There is nothing to copy or re-enter. The invoice arrives in Xero ready for review, approval and sending.

No Extra Xero Seat

Your team works in CanTicket, not Xero. You do not need to purchase additional Xero seats for every CanTicket user. Only your accountant and finance team need Xero access. This keeps your Xero subscription costs down while giving your entire team the operational visibility they need through CanTicket.

Xero Certified Integration

Native Xero Integration That Actually Works the Way You Expect

Many business tools claim to integrate with Xero but what they mean is a one-way data push or a manual export and import process. CanTicket's Xero integration is native and two-directional: data flows both ways automatically and continuously. This is the integration your accountant has been asking you to find, and it is built into CanTicket from day one with no additional configuration or middleware required.

  • Client and contact records synchronised in both directions between CanTicket and Xero
  • Invoice drafts created in CanTicket pushed to Xero automatically on approval
  • Payment status from Xero bank reconciliation updates job records in CanTicket instantly
  • Expense categories and tax codes pulled from your Xero chart of accounts automatically
  • No manual CSV exports, no file uploads and no reconciliation spreadsheets required

Frequently Asked Questions

How does the CanTicket and Xero integration actually work?
CanTicket connects to your Xero account through Xero's official API using OAuth authentication. Once connected, CanTicket and Xero exchange data automatically and continuously. Client records are synced bidirectionally so changes in either system appear in the other within minutes. Invoice drafts created in CanTicket appear in Xero automatically. Payment records from Xero update job billing status in CanTicket in real time. The integration requires no middleware, no additional software and no ongoing maintenance from your team.
Will the Xero integration affect how my accountant uses Xero?
No. Your accountant continues using Xero exactly as they do now. The CanTicket integration adds data to Xero automatically but does not change any Xero workflows or settings. Your accountant will notice that invoices appear in Xero more quickly and accurately than before, and that client records are always current. They may also notice that the reconciliation workload decreases because CanTicket keeps the data in both systems aligned continuously.
What Xero data does CanTicket sync, and in which direction?
CanTicket syncs client and contact records bidirectionally. Invoice data flows from CanTicket to Xero when an invoice is approved in CanTicket. Payment status flows from Xero to CanTicket when a payment is recorded in Xero. Expense categories and chart of accounts data flows from Xero to CanTicket so you can code expenses correctly. Tax codes and payment terms are pulled from Xero and applied to CanTicket invoices automatically.
Do I need to be on a specific Xero plan for the integration to work?
The CanTicket integration works with all current Xero subscription plans including Starter, Standard and Premium. You do not need a special API plan or an enterprise Xero subscription. The only requirement is that you have an active Xero account and that you authorise the CanTicket integration through the standard Xero OAuth flow during your CanTicket setup process.
Can I disconnect the Xero integration if I decide to change accounting software?
Yes. You can disconnect the Xero integration from within CanTicket at any time. Disconnecting stops the automatic data sync but does not delete any data from either system. Your historical data remains intact in both CanTicket and Xero. If you switch to a different accounting platform, CanTicket's team can advise on the best approach for migrating your data and setting up a connection to your new accounting system.

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