MYOB + Xero

MYOB + Xero Integration - Save 8+ hours/week Every Week

Australian Trades & Construction businesses rely on both MYOB and Xero. Our custom one-way integration keeps them in sync, saving your team 8+ hours/week and eliminating data entry errors.

8+ hours/week

Saved weekly

98%

Client retention

50+

Clients served

One-way

Sync direction

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Why Connect MYOB to Xero?

Contacts in MYOB and contacts in Xero drift out of sync, leading to outdated details on invoices, emails, and reports

MYOB limitations compound the integration challenge: third-party app integrations are more limited than Xero, with fewer modern SaaS tools offering native MYOB connections

Invoice and payment data is re-entered between MYOB and Xero manually, doubling the work and risking GST errors at month-end

Xero adds complexity: advanced reporting and custom financial reports are limited on lower plans - detailed management reporting often requires exporting to spreadsheets

Job scheduling in MYOB and invoicing in Xero are disconnected, delaying payments for completed work

Reporting across MYOB and Xero requires painful manual exports and spreadsheet merges

Online orders in MYOB and in-store inventory in Xero are never in sync, frustrating customers

No single source of truth when contacts live in two disconnected tools, so staff second-guess which system has the correct information

How We Help

MYOB-to-Xero migration is a one-time process, not an ongoing sync. Dedicated migration tools include MMC Convert (Australian-built) and Jet Convert, which handle the heavy lifting for $200-$500 depending on data volume. For DIY migration, MYOB AccountRight offers a REST API for data export, while MYOB Essentials uses a more limited API. Xero's API has a rate limit of 60 calls per minute, which becomes the bottleneck during large migrations. Key gotcha: MYOB and Xero handle GST tracking differently. MYOB uses tax codes on individual transaction lines, while Xero applies tax types at the account level with line-level overrides. Bank reconciliation history does not migrate - only the matched transactions as invoices and payments. MYOB's financial year settings and lock dates should be replicated in Xero before starting. Historical payroll data should be entered as opening balances in Xero, not individual pay runs. Plan the migration to coincide with the start of a new BAS period (quarterly or monthly) for cleanest cutover.

Amplify MYOB Strengths

MYOB excels because deep roots in Australian business means accountants and bookkeepers are highly familiar with the platform, reducing training costs. Connecting it to Xero ensures that advantage flows through your entire workflow rather than staying siloed in one tool.

Eliminate Manual Data Entry

Stop copying contacts between MYOB and Xero by hand. Our integration syncs data automatically, saving your team 8+ hours/week.

Unified Contacts Across Both Platforms

Contacts in MYOB and contacts in Xero stay perfectly aligned. Every update, whether it is a new phone number, email change, or company association, is reflected in both systems within seconds.

Built-In Error Handling and Alerts

Our integrations include automatic retries, error queuing, and real-time notifications. If something fails between MYOB and Xero, your team knows immediately and the system self-recovers where possible.

MYOB to Xero Use Cases

Migrate chart of accounts from MYOB to Xero

Export the full MYOB chart of accounts and recreate it in Xero with matching account codes, types, and tax settings. The foundation step for any MYOB-to-Xero migration.

Migrate customer and supplier contacts

Transfer all customer and supplier records from MYOB to Xero, including ABNs, payment terms, billing addresses, and outstanding balances.

Migrate historical invoices and bills

Import outstanding and historical invoices from MYOB into Xero to maintain a continuous financial history. Critical for businesses that need to track aged receivables across the migration.

Data Mapping

How data flows between MYOB and Xero

MYOB	→	Xero	Notes
MYOB Account → AccountNumber	→	Xero Account → Code	MYOB uses numeric account numbers (e.g. 1-1100). Xero codes are alphanumeric with max 10 characters.
MYOB Account → Type (Income/Expense/Asset/Liability/Equity)	→	Xero Account → Type (REVENUE/OVERHEADS/BANK/CURRENT/EQUITY etc.)	MYOB has 8 account types. Xero has 16. Requires a mapping table for correct type assignment.
MYOB Account → TaxCode	→	Xero Account → TaxType	MYOB tax codes (GST, FRE, INP, CAP) map to Xero tax types (OUTPUT, EXEMPTOUTPUT, INPUT, etc.).
MYOB Customer → CompanyName	→	Xero Contact → Name	Xero requires unique contact names. MYOB allows duplicates. Append customer number if duplicate detected.
MYOB Customer → ABN	→	Xero Contact → TaxNumber	Format as 11-digit string without spaces. Some MYOB records may have ABN stored with spaces or dashes.
MYOB Invoice → InvoiceNumber	→	Xero Invoice → InvoiceNumber	Direct mapping. Check for duplicates as Xero enforces unique invoice numbers.
MYOB Invoice → BalanceDue	→	Xero Invoice → AmountDue	For outstanding invoices, verify the balance matches after migration. Fully paid invoices can be skipped or migrated as paid.
MYOB PaymentTerms → BalanceDueDays	→	Xero Contact → PaymentTerms.Day	MYOB stores payment terms at the customer level. Xero stores at both contact and invoice level.

MYOB + Xero Integration FAQ

Typical accounting & finance data synced includes contacts, invoices, companies, and related metadata. We map each field to its counterpart in Xero and handle any format differences automatically.

Yes. we poll MYOB's REST API at configurable intervals for near-real-time detection, and Xero also provides webhook support for bidirectional triggers. Changes in MYOB are reflected in Xero within seconds. For high-volume scenarios, we implement queuing to handle peak loads without data loss.

Most MYOB to Xero integrations are completed within 2 weeks. We start with a discovery session to understand your specific workflow, then build and test the integration. Complex setups with custom business logic may take up to 4-8 weeks.

Yes. All data is transferred over encrypted connections (TLS/SSL). We follow least-privilege API access, using OAuth 2.0 authentication with scoped permissions, never store credentials in plain text, and log all sync activity for audit purposes. For Australian businesses with compliance requirements, we can implement additional safeguards.

Yes, we handle one-time historical data migrations alongside ongoing sync. We map your existing contacts, validate data quality, and run test migrations before the final cutover. Most migrations complete within 4-8 weeks depending on volume.

Yes. We have built integrations for Trades & Construction businesses that rely on both MYOB and Xero. The integration is customised to your industry-specific workflows, data structures, and compliance requirements. Book Free Assessment to discuss your specific needs.

Yes, every integration includes 3 months of post-launch support. We monitor sync health, troubleshoot issues, and make adjustments as your workflow evolves. Ongoing maintenance plans are available for businesses that want continuous optimisation.