What's New
HiveSuite now integrates directly with Xero. If your accountant uses Xero - or you manage your own books there - you can connect your account and let invoicing data flow through automatically.
This sits alongside the existing QuickBooks integration. Both are included on every plan from Solo upwards, with no add-on fees.
What Syncs
When you connect Xero to HiveSuite, the following data syncs automatically:
Invoices
Every invoice raised in HiveSuite appears in Xero with full line-item detail, amounts, due dates, and customer information.
Payments
When a customer pays - whether via Stripe or a manually recorded payment - the invoice is marked as paid in Xero automatically.
Customers
New customers created in HiveSuite are reflected as contacts in Xero. No need to maintain two separate address books.
How to Connect
Setup takes about two minutes:
- Go to Settings > Integrations in HiveSuite
- Click "Connect Xero" - you will be redirected to Xero's authorisation page
- Grant access - Xero asks you to confirm which organisation to connect
- Map your accounts - choose where invoices and payments should post (HiveSuite suggests sensible defaults)
From that point, new invoices and payments sync automatically. You can monitor connection health and any sync errors from the same settings page.
Why This Matters
Xero is the most popular cloud accounting platform among UK small businesses. Until now, HiveSuite users on Xero had to export data manually or rely on workarounds. That friction is gone.
Your accountant gets live data. You stop double-entering invoices. Payment records stay accurate without chasing. It is the same principle behind our QuickBooks integration - just extended to the other platform most UK contractors actually use.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is this included on my plan?
Yes. Xero integration is included on every HiveSuite plan - Solo, Small Team, Growing Team, Professional, and Enterprise. No add-on fees.
Can I use both QuickBooks and Xero?
HiveSuite supports both. You connect whichever platform your accountant uses. If you switch accountants down the line, you can change integration without losing any data in HiveSuite.
Will my existing invoices sync?
The integration syncs new activity from the point of connection forward. If you need historical data migrated, get in touch with support and we can help.
What about Making Tax Digital?
Xero handles MTD submissions. HiveSuite handles job management and invoicing. With the integration connected, your Xero account always has the latest invoice and payment data ready for your VAT return.
Get Started
If you are already a HiveSuite user, head to Settings > Integrations to connect your Xero account now.
If you are new to HiveSuite, start your 30-day free trial - the integration is available from day one. You can also read more on our Xero integration page.