Welcome to Bookkeeping Tutor, a practical learning space for small business owners and aspiring bookkeepers who want bookkeeping to actually make sense.
On this channel, you’ll find clear, step-by-step tutorials on Xero, bookkeeping basics, and common setup decisions that quietly cause problems later if they’re misunderstood. These videos are designed to help you build confidence, understand what you’re doing, and trust your numbers ... whether you’re sending your first invoice or cleaning up an existing file.
No hype. No pressure. Just clear explanations, real examples, and guidance you can apply immediately.
If you have questions, drop them in the comments. I read everything.
📥 Free Xero Setup Readiness Checklist → www.bookkeepingtutor.com.au/xero-setup-readiness-c…
📥 Xero Payroll waitlist → www.bookkeepingtutor.com.au/xero-payroll
📥 Free Bookkeeping Cheat Sheet → www.bookkeepingtutor.com.au/bookkeeping-cheatsheet
See you in the videos,
Kristy
Bookkeeping Tutor
A really good question came up on the channel 👇
When you file the pay run in Xero, does the money automatically come out of the account? Do the employees get paid automatically from Xero?
Short answer: no.
Filing the pay run simply sends the payroll data to the ATO through Single Touch Payroll (STP).
You still need to pay your employees separately from your online banking portal outside of Xero. Currently you cannot pay your employees directly from Xero.
So think of it as two separate steps:
1) Reporting to the ATO
2) Paying your employees
If you’d like to see exactly how this works step by step, I’ve covered it in a recent video here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a4zFf...
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A few of you have already messaged me about the payroll accounts section, specifically the part about expenses vs. liabilities and why your wage payments shouldn't be reconciled against the wage expense account.
If you've already watched the video, I'd love to know: was there a moment where something just clicked for you? Or is there a part of payroll setup you'd like me to go deeper on in a future video? 👇
1 month ago | [YT] | 2
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New video is live 🎥
This one's been a long time coming. I walk through the complete Xero payroll setup from scratch: pay calendar, payroll accounts, employee files, STP connection, all of it.
But more importantly, I explain why each step matters
👉 https://youtu.be/AUIvmpmipAs
Have you set up payroll in Xero before, or is this your first time? Let me know how you go! 👇
1 month ago | [YT] | 2
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A simple rule that keeps Xero records clean 👇
If there is an invoice to be paid use Bills.
If it is a small expense already on your bank feed use Spend Money.
Why does this matter?
Bills show what you owe before it is paid.
Spend Money only shows what has already left your account.
That visibility makes a big difference when you review your reports.
Small habits. Big impact.
2 months ago | [YT] | 3
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Quick question for you 👇
When you record expenses in Xero, what do you use most often?
2 months ago | [YT] | 2
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New video is live 🎥
Bills vs Spend Money in Xero: the rule that keeps your records clean
If you have ever wondered which one you should use and when, this is for you.
This small decision affects your reports, your cash flow visibility, and how organised your documents are inside Xero. And I see this mistake often in cleanup jobs.
In the video, I share the simple rule I use professionally and why it makes such a difference long term.
If you want cleaner records and fewer surprises later, have a watch here 👉 https://youtu.be/md_0w6K84ss
2 months ago | [YT] | 3
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💡 Quick Xero tip from the new homepage
The dashboard only becomes useful once it reflects how you work.
Out of the box, it shows everything and therefore disoirenting. After customising, it shows what actually matters.
If you do one thing this week, reorder your homepage so the cash, invoices, and tasks you check most often appear at the top. Small change, big clarity.
2 months ago | [YT] | 2
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Bookkeeping Tutor
When it comes to sending invoices to your customers, what is your biggest priority right now?
I am curious to see what matters most to you as you grow your business.
Cast your vote below or share your thoughts in the comments!
2 months ago | [YT] | 2
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Quick question 👇
When you first saw the new Xero homepage, what was your reaction?
Curious to see how everyone’s finding the change. Feel free to comment too 😉
2 months ago | [YT] | 2
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🥁 New video is up: Xero Homepage: What Changed and What Deserves Your Attention on the New Dashboard
If you’ve logged into Xero recently and thought, “This looks different… where should I even look first?”, this video is for you.
I walk through the new Xero homepage and explain what actually changed, what stayed the same, and which areas deserve your attention day to day. No hype, no overwhelm. Just clarity.
👉 Watch it here: https://youtu.be/hjHa3z2DHNA
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