Get more from your cloud accounting.
Accounting software is most useful when it is set up around the business and supported by reliable processes. Simply having access to Xero does not guarantee that records are accurate or that reporting gives you the information you need.
J. Sowden uses Xero as its primary accounting platform. We support UK businesses with ongoing accounting, migration and health checks, connecting the software with the practical requirements of bookkeeping and management reporting.
Xero accounting support across the UK.
Our digital approach brings your records and finance conversations into a shared working environment. We can discuss the support you need to maintain records, understand reports and improve the way your business uses Xero.
- Digital bookkeeping and financial record keeping.
- Financial reporting and management information.
- Review of the processes around your accounting system.
- Advice on the use of Xero within your wider finance arrangements.
The service can connect with bookkeeping, management accounts or a broader outsourced finance function.
Xero migration and implementation support.
Moving accounting systems is a business change as well as a data task. Clear communication, realistic milestones and a planned cutover help everyone understand what is happening and what they need to do.
We discuss your existing system, the information to be moved and the reporting you need after the transition. The plan covers responsibilities, the migration date, checks on the transferred data and the processes your team will follow in Xero.
Plan the transition
Understand your starting point and agree the data, responsibilities and key milestones.
Check the outcome
Review the migrated information and confirm the records and processes needed for ongoing use.
Tell us which system you currently use so we can assess the right approach. Scope and costs depend on the data and complexity of the move; a migration should not be treated as an identical exercise for every company.
Xero health checks: understand what needs attention.
If your accounts do not look right, or you are unsure whether Xero is configured properly, a health check provides a structured starting point. We look at how you use the system and where its data or setup may need attention.
- Whether the account setup supports the way your business operates.
- Potential errors, duplications or inconsistencies in the data.
- The way records and reconciliations are maintained.
- Whether your reporting and use of Xero can be improved.
- Where further support or training may be helpful.
We discuss the findings and the next steps with you. Any correction or additional support should be included in an agreed scope rather than assumed to be part of the initial review.
See how Xero supports digital accounting.
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Connected accounting for the UK and Cyprus.
Our Xero services are available to businesses across the whole UK. They also support UK companies with owners or teams based in Cyprus, keeping access to accounting information independent of a single office location. Read about our UK and Cyprus service.
Xero questions, answered.
Can you help us move to Xero?
Yes. We offer Xero migration support, beginning with a discussion of your current system, data and requirements. The migration scope, supported source system and approach need to be assessed before work is agreed.
What is a Xero health check?
It is a review of how your Xero account is configured and used. It can identify data errors, duplication, process weaknesses and opportunities to use the system more effectively.
Is a Xero health check an audit?
No. A review of Xero setup and records is different from a statutory audit. We agree the scope of the health check and explain what the findings cover.
Can you help after migration?
We can discuss ongoing Xero bookkeeping, reporting and finance support. The handover and any continuing support are agreed as part of the engagement.
Can we use your Xero service from Cyprus?
Yes, for your UK company. The digital service allows UK owners and teams based in Cyprus to collaborate on the company’s records and management information.
