Earlier this month, four of the HTA team travelled to Brisbane for Xerocon 2025, Xero’s flagship event and one of the biggest dates in the accounting calendar. It’s always a chance to look ahead at what’s coming next in cloud accounting, and this year the focus was clear: AI, simpler money management, and the growing power of connected apps.
JAX – Xero’s New AI Assistant
The big reveal was JAX (Just Ask Xero) — an AI assistant designed to take routine admin off your plate. JAX can:
Draft invoices and quotes from emails or messages
Automate reminders and follow-ups
Suggest reconciliations and explain the reasoning
Be accessed through Xero, email, SMS or WhatsApp
For business owners, this means less time on admin and more time to focus on running the business, while we continue to provide the judgement and compliance oversight that only people can deliver.
Smarter Money Management
Managing cash flow can be one of the toughest parts of business. Xero is making this easier with updates that include:
Customers paying multiple invoices in one step
Scheduled payments to help avoid missed deadlines
Progress payments for projects managed directly in Xero
AI-powered reconciliation for improved accuracy
The result? More control and clearer insight into your business’s cash position.
The Expanding Xero App Ecosystem
Xero’s ecosystem of apps continues to expand, covering everything from payroll and inventory to payments, reporting, and industry-specific solutions. The right mix of apps can save you hours and reduce errors, but with so many choices, it can feel overwhelming.
Our team can help you identify and implement the tools that are the best fit for your business needs.
The Human Edge & Wellbeing Focus
While technology is advancing fast, one message stood out: people remain essential. AI can handle repetitive tasks, but only people bring judgement, trust and context.
Xerocon also placed emphasis on workplace wellbeing, with practical reminders to look after productivity, focus and balance in daily routines — something we know matters just as much as the numbers on the page.
What This Means for Your Business
The changes announced at Xerocon are all about creating faster workflows, more accurate data, and better insights. For business owners, this translates to more time, more confidence, and more opportunities to grow.
If you’d like to talk about how these updates could benefit your business, get in touch with the HTA Advisory team. We’d love to help you put these tools to work.
