Integrating Xero Accounting Software with JustLogin Payroll

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Updated September 17, 2026 02:52

You can integrate JustLogin's Payroll module with your Xero accounting software. This integration eliminates manual data entry, reduces the risk of duplicate or inaccurate records, and ensures that your financial data and employee pay details remain accurate and up to date.

Who can do this: The Payroll Administrator or Super Administrator can complete the integration by following the steps below.

Note: Certain employee deductions — such as self-help group contributions — are not included in the Xero integration.

Step-by-Step Setup Guide

Step 1: Open Payroll Settings

Navigate to the Payroll settings area in JustLogin.

Payroll settings navigation icon

Step 2: Go to Integrations

Click on the Integrations menu option.

Integrations menu

Step 3: Enable the Xero Integration

Under the Xero section, toggle the slider to the On position to enable the integration.

Toggle Xero integration on

Xero integration toggle enabled

Step 4: Connect to Xero

Click the "Connect to Xero" button to initiate the connection.

Connect to Xero button

Step 5: Log In to Your Xero Account

A pop-up window will appear prompting you to log in to your Xero account. Enter your Xero credentials to proceed.

Xero login pop-up

Step 6: Return to JustLogin and View Details

Once you have successfully logged in to Xero, you will be redirected back to the JustLogin page. Click "View Details" to continue the setup.

View Details button in JustLogin

Step 7: Import Accounting Codes from Xero

For the initial setup, you must first import the available accounting (GL) codes from your Xero account. Click the import button to retrieve the codes, then click Next to proceed.

Import accounting codes button Next button

Step 8: Map Pay Elements to Xero GL Codes

Map each pay element in JustLogin to its corresponding accounting (GL) code in Xero.

Tip: You can map multiple pay elements to a single GL code. For example:
— Basic Pay, Advance Salary, and Overtime can all be mapped to Wages and Salaries.
— Meal Allowance, Transport Allowance, and Mobile Allowance can all be mapped to Fixed Allowances.

Pay element to GL code mapping screen

Step 9: Save the Mapping and Proceed

Once you have finished mapping all pay elements, click Save to store your configuration.

Save mapping button

You are now ready to transfer payroll data to Xero. Click Next to move to the transfer step.

Next button

Step 10: Select the Payroll Period and Pay Elements to Transfer

Choose the payroll month you wish to transfer, and select the pay elements to include.

Important: You can only transfer pay elements from approved payruns.

Select payroll month and pay elements

Step 11: Transfer Payroll Data to Xero

Choose how you want to transfer your data:

— Transfers only your selected pay elements.
— Transfers all pay elements displayed on the page.

Cost Centres: If you have set up cost centres in JustLogin, you can tick the cost centre option Include cost centres checkbox to include them in the transfer. For guidance on configuring cost centres, refer to: Configuration – General Cost Centre.

Viewing the Transfer in Xero

Once the payroll data has been successfully transferred, the generated bill can be viewed in Xero under Accounts >> Purchases.

Xero Accounts Purchases menu

Generated bill in Xero Purchases

Quick Reference: Integration Checklist

Step	Action	Where
1–2	Navigate to Payroll Settings > Integrations	JustLogin
3	Toggle Xero integration On	JustLogin
4–5	Connect and log in to Xero	Xero pop-up
6	Click View Details	JustLogin
7	Import GL codes from Xero	JustLogin
8–9	Map pay elements to GL codes and save	JustLogin
10–11	Select payroll period and transfer data	JustLogin
—	Verify the generated bill	Xero (Accounts >> Purchases)