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Invoicing & Xero

When you process a client instruction, an invoice is automatically generated. Connect Xero to push invoices directly into your accounting system, or use PDF invoices as a fallback.

Automatic Invoice Generation

Every time you process a renewal instruction, an invoice is created automatically. The invoice includes:

  • Professional fee (with tax, if applicable).
  • Official fee (with tax, if applicable).
  • Subtotal, tax breakdown, and total.
  • The matter name, application number, and renewal year.

If Xero is connected, the invoice is pushed to Xero. Otherwise, a PDF is generated.

Connecting Xero

Connect your firm's Xero account via OAuth in Settings → Invoicing:

1

Click Connect to Xero

You will be redirected to Xero to authorise access. Select the Xero organisation you want to connect.
2

Authorise access

Grant IP Renewal Desk permission to create invoices in your Xero account. You will be redirected back after authorisation.
3

Configure account codes

In the matter type editor (Schedule tab), set the Xero account codes for professional and official fees. You can also set tracking categories for cost centre reporting.

Xero token refresh

The Xero connection uses OAuth tokens that refresh automatically. If the connection is lost (e.g. token expires without refresh), reconnect from Settings → Invoicing.

Account Codes & Tracking

For each matter type, you can map the professional and official fee line items to specific Xero account codes. This ensures invoices are posted to the correct revenue accounts.

You can also assign up to two tracking categories per fee component, which maps to Xero's tracking category system for departmental or project-based reporting.

Invoice Status Page

After a client submits their instruction, they can view the invoice status at a unique URL. This page polls automatically until the invoice is ready, then shows:

  • Invoice total and payment status.
  • A link to view the Xero invoice or download the PDF.

Disconnecting Xero

To disconnect Xero, go to Settings → Invoicing and click Disconnect. Future invoices will fall back to PDF generation. Existing invoices already pushed to Xero are not affected.