Xero and Wagepoint: accounting and payroll, connected

For most small business owners, payday comes with a side of admin. You run payroll in one system, then re-enter or reconcile it in another — duplicate work that eats up time, invites errors, and leaves you waiting for a clear picture of your finances.

That’s why I’m so excited to share that Xero and Wagepoint, Canada’s trusted payroll software for small businesses, have deepened our integration to deliver a seamless, connected payroll and accounting experience — built for Canadian small businesses and the accountants and bookkeepers who support them.

One login, one workflow

The enhanced experience starts with an intuitive single sign-on. You and your advisors can now access Wagepoint with your existing Xero credentials and move easily between payroll and accounting — no juggling logins, no switching contexts.

From there, your payroll data — including wages, taxes, deductions and benefits — flows automatically into Xero. That means less manual entry, better accuracy, and a more unified way to manage your business, with financial records that stay current with far less effort.

Why this matters now

Timing is everything, and right now Canadian small businesses are navigating real cash flow pressure. Our Xero Small Business Insights (XSBI) data shows it continuing across the sector, with many owners still waiting weeks to be paid after they invoice — even as sales begin to steady after several softer quarters.

In that environment, every hour lost to admin is an hour not spent on growth. By connecting payroll and accounting into one seamless experience, this integration gives owners and their advisors time back and a sharper view of their financial health — so they can scale their operations and pursue their long-term ambitions. Backing those ambitions, and the Canadian economy they drive, is central to our mission at Xero Canada.

Built for how Canadian small businesses actually work

Together, Wagepoint and Xero bring two of the easiest-to-use payroll and accounting solutions to business owners, accountants and bookkeepers — combining a more connected experience with competitive bundled pricing, without the complexity, cost or feature bloat of enterprise-style platforms. Built around the way Canadian small businesses operate, the enhanced offering is a meaningful cloud alternative for anyone looking to simplify their processes, meet federal and provincial payroll requirements with less effort, and manage payroll and accounting through two trusted platforms that work in sync.

For accountants and bookkeepers — the backbone of payroll, bookkeeping and advisory for Canadian small business — the integration simply connects the tools you already rely on every day, making your work faster and easier. Wagepoint and Xero share a deep network of these advisors, and this partnership was built with them front of mind.

Get started today

The enhanced integration is available now to Canadian small businesses, accountants and bookkeepers through Wagepoint and the Xero App Store. To celebrate the launch, new customers are eligible for three months free when they get started with Wagepoint, Xero or both.

If you’re already using both platforms, connecting takes just a few minutes — and if you’re new to either, there’s never been a better time to bring payroll and accounting together in one streamlined workflow.