How to Create an Invoice in Xero

May 12, 2025

How to Create an Invoice in Xero

If you’re using Xero to manage your finances, creating invoices manually can eat up a lot of your time, especially if you're handling multiple clients or customers each week. Entering invoice details one by one slows you down and increases the chances of human error.

This guide shows you how to create and upload invoices in bulk to Xero using SaasAnt Transactions, a powerful tool designed to speed up invoicing and reduce mistakes.

Contents

How to Create an Invoice in Xero

Why Use SaasAnt Transactions to Create Invoices in Xero?

What You Need Before You Begin

Step-by-Step: How to Create Invoices in Xero Using SaasAnt

Quick Tips to Avoid Import Errors

Final Thoughts

Frequently Asked Questions

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Why Use SaasAnt Transactions to Create Invoices in Xero?

Here’s why thousands of businesses use SaasAnt:

  • Upload invoices to Xero in bulk using Excel or CSV files

  • Avoid copy-paste mistakes and save time.

  • Automatically map your spreadsheet fields to Xero invoice fields.

  • Stay organized even when handling hundreds of invoices.

  • Keep your cash flow moving faster with fewer manual steps.

What You Need Before You Begin

Before you start importing invoices into Xero, make sure you have:

  • An active Xero account

  • A connected SaasAnt Transactions account

  • A clean Excel or CSV file with your invoice data

Step-by-Step: How to Create Invoices in Xero Using SaasAnt

Step 1: Prepare Your Invoice File

Start by organizing your invoice data in a spreadsheet. Here’s what you should include:

Column

What it means

Contact Name

Customer or client name (must match Xero records)

Invoice Date

Date of invoice

Due Date

Payment deadline

Invoice Number

Unique number for tracking

Item Description

What you’re invoicing for

Quantity

Number of units

Unit Price

Price per unit

Account Code

Xero chart of accounts code

Tax Type

GST, VAT, or as per your setup

Currency

If multi-currency is used

Tip: Match contact names and account codes exactly as they appear in your Xero account to avoid upload errors.

Save the file as .CSV or .XLSX.

Step 2: Connect SaasAnt to Xero

  1. Sign in to your SaasAnt Transactions account.

  2. Connect it to your Xero organization.

  3. From the dashboard, select Invoices as the transaction type.

Step 3: Upload Your File

  1. Click Upload File and select your prepared invoice file.

  2. Use the mapping screen to match your spreadsheet columns to Xero fields.

    • For example:

      • Contact Name → Contact

      • Invoice Date → Date

      • Unit Price → Amount

  3. Double-check the mappings and click Next.

Step 4: Preview and Import

  • SaasAnt will show a preview of your data.

  • Fix any missing or mismatched fields.

  • When all looks good, click Import to Xero.

Your invoices will now appear in your Xero account, ready to send or mark as paid.

Step 5: Save Your Mapping (Optional but Recommended)

If you plan to upload invoices regularly, save your field mapping as a template. Next time, you can skip the setup and import your data in just a few clicks.

Quick Tips to Avoid Import Errors

  • Contact names must match exactly with what’s in Xero.

  • Dates should be in the format MM/DD/YYYY or YYYY-MM-DD.

  • Don’t leave required fields like contact, date, or amount blank.

  • Double-check your account codes and tax types.

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Final Thoughts

Creating invoices in Xero might work when you only have a few. But as your business grows, so does the paperwork. SaasAnt Transactions gives you a faster, cleaner way to handle bulk invoicing—whether you’re billing clients weekly, monthly, or by the hundreds.

This is a smart move if you’re serious about streamlining your accounting process and spending less time on data entry.

Frequently Asked Questions

1. Can I upload multiple invoices to Xero at once?

Yes, with SaasAnt Transactions, you can import dozens or even hundreds of invoices to Xero in one go using a properly formatted Excel or CSV file.

2. What details are required to create an invoice in Xero using SaasAnt?

 At a minimum, your file should include:

  • Contact Name (Customer)

  • Invoice Date

  • Due Date

  • Invoice Number

  • Line Item Description

  • Quantity

  • Unit Amount

  • Account Code

  • Tax Type (optional)

3. What file formats does SaasAnt support for invoice uploads?

You can use both CSV and XLSX (Excel) file formats.

4. What happens if a contact (customer) in my file doesn’t exist in Xero?

If new contacts don't already exist in Xero, SaasAnt can automatically create them during the import, or you can add them manually beforehand.

5. Can I include line items in the invoice import file?

Absolutely. Each line item can be added on a separate row under the same invoice number to ensure it's appropriately grouped in Xero.

6. Will SaasAnt handle tax codes in my invoices?

Yes, you can include tax codes and tax amounts in your file as long as those tax settings are already configured in your Xero account.

7. Can I save my field mapping for future invoice uploads?

Yes, SaasAnt lets you save your mapping settings as a template, so you’ll just need a few clicks next time you import invoices.

8. Is it possible to undo or delete an invoice import?

Yes. SaasAnt keeps a complete history of your imports. If needed, you can delete a batch of invoices directly from the import history.

9. Do I need to install anything to use SaasAnt with Xero?

No, SaasAnt Transactions is a cloud-based application. Log in via your browser, connect to Xero, and start importing.

10. Is using SaasAnt Transactions with Xero secure?

Yes, SaasAnt is an Xero-certified app that uses secure, encrypted connections to ensure your data is safe.



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