Accounting Integration · Type A

Xero Accounting Integration

Connect Hykmah to Xero for automatic invoice creation, payment reconciliation and real-time financial reporting. No manual data entry. Works with every Hykmah product.

  • Real-time Sync
  • Auto-invoicing
  • BAS Ready
  • Included — No Extra Cost
Shopify Integration

New to Hykmah? ℹ New to Hykmah? Operations platform with StockWise (inventory), Operon (field service), Recuron (subscription billing), Orderlink (B2B ordering), Sellwise (retail), Eventora (events) and Membrify (membership). All products sync to Xero. Plans from $50/month AUD.

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Connect Xero

How to Connect Hykmah with Xero

1

In Hykmah: Settings → Integrations → Accounting → Connect Xero

2

Authorise Hykmah via Xero OAuth2 — you will be redirected to Xero login

3

Map Xero chart of accounts to Hykmah revenue and expense categories

4

Configure invoice creation rules per Hykmah product and order type

5

Test with a sample invoice and payment — verify in Xero — go live

Setup Time: 5 minutes Cost: Included in Hykmah Professional ($50/month AUD)
Requirements: Active Xero account (any plan), Hykmah Professional or higher Sync Type: Sync Type: Real-time bi-directional via Xero API
USE CASES

How Australian Businesses Use Hykmah + Xero

Real scenarios from Australian businesses automating their bookkeeping with Hykmah and Xero.


StockWise + Xero Inventory sales creating manual Xero invoices — hours of double-entry weekly

Challenge: Melbourne wholesale distributor using StockWise for orders but manually re-entering every invoice into Xero. 4–5 hours per week spent on double-entry bookkeeping.

Solution: When an order is completed in StockWise, a Xero invoice is created automatically with the correct GST coding, customer contact and line items. Payments received in StockWise reconcile with Xero automatically.

Result: Zero manual invoice entry. 4+ hours per week reclaimed. BAS preparation time reduced significantly.

Recuron + Xero Subscription billing generating Xero invoices without manual intervention

Challenge: SaaS business using Recuron for subscription billing. Each monthly billing cycle required manual Xero invoice creation for 200+ subscribers, taking a full day each month.

Solution: Recuron generates Xero invoices automatically on each billing cycle. Successful Stripe payments reconcile in Xero automatically. Failed payments create Xero draft invoices for follow-up.

Result: Monthly billing reconciliation reduced from a full day to 15 minutes. Zero manual invoice entry.

Operon + Xero Job completion creating Xero invoices automatically for field service business

Challenge: Sydney electrical contractor using Operon for job management. Completed jobs were invoiced manually in Xero, often 24–48 hours after job completion, delaying cash flow.

Solution: When a technician marks a job complete in Operon, a Xero invoice is automatically created with labour hours, materials used and applicable GST. Invoice sent to customer immediately from Xero.

Result: Invoices sent within minutes of job completion. Average debtor days reduced. Cash flow improved significantly.
Why Xero

Save Hours of Manual Bookkeeping Every Week

Hykmah handles operations. Xero handles the financials. The integration connects them automatically.

Automatic Invoicing Across All Products

Every Hykmah product creates Xero invoices automatically — StockWise orders, Operon jobs, Recuron subscriptions, Orderlink B2B orders. One Xero connection covers every revenue stream.

BAS-Ready GST Coding

Australian tax codes (GST, GST Free, BAS Excluded, Input Taxed) pre-configured and mapped automatically. BAS preparation time reduced to near-instant at quarter end.

Real-Time Payment Reconciliation

Payments received via Stripe, PayPal or bank transfer in Hykmah reconcile with Xero invoices in real-time. No manual matching, no end-of-month reconciliation backlog.

Multi-Entity Support

Connect multiple Xero organisations for multi-entity businesses. Each entity maps to a separate Hykmah operational unit with independent chart of accounts mapping. Available on Enterprise tier.

Bottom Line: Xero integration is included in Hykmah Professional at $50/month AUD — no per-invoice fees, no volume limits, no additional connector cost.

See detailed pricing below

What Syncs Between Hykmah and Xero

Complete financial data flow between Hykmah operations and Xero accounting.

Invoices

HykmahXero Hykmah orders automatically create Xero invoices with correct line items, GST codes, customer contacts and payment terms. Approved automatically or sent to draft for review.

Real-time

Payments

Bi-directional Payments received in Hykmah (via Stripe, PayPal, bank transfer) reconcile with corresponding Xero invoices automatically. No manual matching required.

Bi-directional

Credit Notes

HykmahXero Refunds and returns processed in Hykmah automatically create Xero credit notes against the original invoice. Applied to customer account balance automatically.

Bi-directional

Customers

Bi-directional Customer contacts sync bi-directionally. New customers in Hykmah create Xero contacts. Existing Xero contacts import to Hykmah for consistent contact management.

Bi-directional

Products / Items

Bi-directional Hykmah product catalogue syncs to Xero as inventory items. Prices, descriptions and account codes maintained consistently between systems.

Bi-directional

Purchase Orders

HykmahXero Purchase orders raised in Hykmah sync to Xero as draft bills. When supplier invoices are received, match and approve in Xero to complete the payables cycle.

Bi-directional

Bills

XeroHykmah Supplier bills entered in Xero sync to Hykmah for cost tracking against jobs, orders or projects. Payables visibility across both systems.

Bi-directional

Tax Codes

Bi-directional GST tax codes map between Hykmah and Xero automatically. Australian tax codes (GST, GST Free, BAS Excluded, Input Taxed) supported for accurate BAS preparation.

Bi-directional
Architecture

How the Integration Works

Operations Happen in Hykmah

Orders are processed, jobs completed, subscriptions billed or purchases raised in the relevant Hykmah product (StockWise, Operon, Recuron, etc).

Financial Documents Created in Xero

Hykmah automatically creates or updates the corresponding Xero document — invoice, bill, credit note or payment — in real-time via the Xero API.

Xero Reflects Complete Financial Picture

Your Xero general ledger, debtors, creditors and BAS reports reflect all Hykmah activity without any manual data entry.

Technical Architecture

  • Xero API v2 — OAuth2 authenticated connection. Token auto-refreshes — connect once, stays connected permanently.

  • Chart of Accounts Mapping — Map Hykmah revenue categories to Xero account codes. Multiple product lines can map to separate Xero accounts.

  • GST/BAS Support — Australian tax codes pre-configured. BAS-ready invoice coding out of the box.

  • Invoice Numbering Control — Pass Hykmah invoice numbers to Xero, or configure a prefix for Hykmah-generated invoices.

  • Multi-Currency — Foreign currency invoices supported if Xero multi-currency add-on is active.

Sync Frequency

  • Real-time: Invoice and payment creation triggered immediately on Hykmah events
  • Scheduled: Contact and item catalogue sync every 15 minutes
  • Manual: On-demand reconciliation sync available anytime

Security & Compliance

  • Encryption in transit: TLS 1.3
  • Encryption at rest: AES-256
  • Xero financial data never cached beyond sync
  • SOC 2 Type II compliant
  • Privacy Act 1988 (AU) & ATO compliant

System Requirements

  • Active Xero account (any plan)
  • Hykmah Professional plan or higher
  • Admin access to both systems
Setup Guide

Connect Hykmah to Xero in Under 5 Minutes

1.

Connect Your Xero Account

In Hykmah, navigate to Settings → Integrations → Accounting and click "Connect Xero". You will be redirected to Xero for OAuth2 authorisation.

  • Log in to your Xero account
  • Select the Xero organisation to connect
  • Review and approve permissions (invoices, contacts, items, payments)
  • Confirm successful connection in Hykmah
2.

Map Chart of Accounts

Link Hykmah revenue and expense categories to Xero account codes:

  • Map product sales to relevant Xero revenue accounts
  • Map purchase costs to expense accounts
  • Configure default GST tax codes per transaction type
  • Set default payment account (bank account for reconciliation)
  • Configure invoice approval rules (auto-approve or send to draft)
3.

Configure Invoice Templates

Customise how Hykmah creates Xero invoices:

  • Set invoice number prefix (e.g. HYK-, SW-)
  • Configure payment terms per customer type
  • Set up line item detail level (summary or itemised)
  • Configure credit note and refund handling rules
4.

Test and Go Live

Create a test order in Hykmah, verify Xero invoice is created correctly

  • Process a test payment, verify Xero invoice is marked paid
  • Process a test refund, verify Xero credit note is created
  • Check tax codes are applied correctly on all line items
  • Review with your accountant or bookkeeper before going live
PRICING

Xero Integration Included in Hykmah Plans

No per-integration fees. No invoice volume limits. No surprise charges.

Integration Cost: $0/month — included on all tiers.

With Integration

  • Invoices created in Xero automatically on order completion
  • GST codes pre-applied — BAS-ready from day one
  • Real-time payment reconciliation on every transaction
  • Purchase orders sync to Xero bills automatically
  • Month-end reduced to hours

Without Integration

  • Manual invoice entry after every order
  • GST codes applied manually per invoice
  • Payment matching done weekly by hand
  • Purchase orders re-entered as Xero bills manually
  • Month-end close takes days of accountant time

Xero account required. Xero pricing from $32/month AUD.

View Xero AU pricing
FAQs

Frequently Asked Questions

Which Hykmah products sync with Xero?

All Hykmah products sync with Xero. StockWise syncs inventory invoices and purchase orders. Operon syncs job invoices and labour costs. Recuron syncs subscription invoices and recurring payments. Orderlink syncs B2B orders and invoices. Sellwise syncs retail sales and payments.

Does the Xero integration support BAS and GST?

Yes. Hykmah maps GST tax codes to Xero tax rates during setup. Invoices and bills are created with correct GST coding for BAS preparation. Australian-specific tax codes (GST, GST Free, BAS Excluded, Input Taxed) are supported.

Does Hykmah support multi-currency with Xero?

Yes. If you have Xero's multi-currency add-on active, Hykmah can send invoices in foreign currencies. Currency conversions are handled by Xero. Hykmah supports AUD natively and can pass through USD, GBP, EUR and other currencies.

Can I connect multiple Xero organisations?

Yes. Hykmah Enterprise supports connecting multiple Xero organisations for multi-entity businesses. Each entity maps to a separate Hykmah operational unit with independent chart of accounts mapping.

How does Hykmah handle Xero invoice numbering?

Hykmah passes its own invoice number to Xero, keeping numbering consistent between systems. You can configure a prefix (e.g. HYK-) to differentiate Hykmah-generated invoices from manually created ones in Xero.

Is there a cost for the Xero integration?

No. Xero integration is included in Hykmah Professional ($50/month AUD), Premium ($350/month) and Enterprise tiers at no additional cost. No per-invoice fees or sync volume limits.

Troubleshooting

Common Issues & Solutions

Duplicate contacts in Xero from Hykmah sync

Customer exists in both Hykmah and Xero but with slightly different names or email addresses, causing contact matching to fail and create duplicates.

Fix: Use Xero's contact merge tool to consolidate duplicates. In Hykmah, manually link customers to their correct Xero contact at Settings → Xero → Contact Mapping. Enable strict email-based matching to prevent future duplicates.

Tax code mismatches on Xero invoices

Hykmah product tax settings don't match Xero tax rates, or account code mapping configured before GST codes were set up.

Fix: Review account code mapping at Settings → Xero → Account Mapping. Ensure each revenue account has a default GST tax code assigned. Check individual product tax settings in StockWise for any overrides.

Payment reconciliation not working in Xero

Payment account not configured in Xero integration settings, or payment method (Stripe, PayPal) not mapped to a Xero bank account.

Fix: Navigate to Settings → Xero → Payment Settings. Ensure each Hykmah payment method (Stripe, bank transfer, cash) is mapped to the correct Xero bank/clearing account. Confirm account is set to allow payments.

Invoice numbering conflicts in Xero

Hykmah invoice numbers conflict with existing Xero invoice numbers, or prefix not configured causing collision with manually created Xero invoices.

Fix: Configure a unique invoice number prefix in Settings → Xero → Invoice Settings (e.g. HYK-, SW-). Ensure the prefix is not used by any existing Xero invoices. Running a Xero invoice number audit before go-live is recommended.


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Ready to Automate Your Bookkeeping?

Join Australian businesses using Hykmah and Xero together to eliminate manual invoice entry, automate BAS preparation and get real-time financial visibility. Connect in 5 minutes.


All Hykmah products — StockWise, Operon, Recuron, Orderlink all sync

Australian support — Mon–Fri 9am–5pm AEST

$50/month AUD — Xero integration included, no add-on fees

5-minute setup — connect via Xero OAuth2

No lock-in contracts — cancel anytime