Software · Practice finance
Xero
Cloud accounting software used by many small and medium practices to run the business side of the studio.
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What is Xero?
Xero is cloud accounting software. Across UK architecture it is common in small and medium practices, where it handles invoicing, expenses, payroll and the day-to-day books.
You will not see it in design role specs, but it appears in studio manager, practice manager and finance roles, and it matters to anyone running or aspiring to run a practice.
If you are moving towards practice management or setting up on your own, understanding how a studio's money works in a tool like Xero is genuinely useful knowledge.
- It runs studio finances
Invoicing, payroll and expenses for many small and medium practices live in Xero.
- It appears in operations roles
Studio manager and practice manager specs name it far more than design specs do.
- It matters for founders
If you plan to run your own studio, knowing the books is part of the job.
Understand the business of practice.
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