At Xerocon Brisbane 2025, Xero unveiled a range of groundbreaking updates designed to redefine how businesses and accountants work. From the evolution of its AI-powered financial superagent — Just Ask Xero (JAX) — to a redesigned Partner Hub and enhanced Syft Analytics integration, these innovations aim to boost productivity, automate workflows, and provide deeper financial insights. The new features demonstrate Xero’s ongoing commitment to helping business owners and accounting professionals work smarter, not harder — with seamless automation, real-time data, and intelligent insights driving better decision-making. In this blog, we will explore the key updates and how these advancements can empower your business to get more out of Xero.
Key Takeaways
AI-Powered Financial Assistant – JAX
Automates transaction reconciliation, provides real-time financial insights, and delivers strategic recommendations for smarter business decisions.
Xero Partner Hub
A unified workspace for accountants and bookkeepers integrating Xero HQ, Practice Manager, Tax, Workpapers, and AI-driven client insights for efficient workflow and advisory services.
Redesigned Navigation & Homepage
Insight-rich dashboards with interactive widgets, simplified navigation, and task prioritisation for faster access to key business metrics and financial performance.
Syft Analytics Integration
Embedded advanced analytics and forecasting tools included in eligible Xero plans. AI-powered insights, business health scores, and multi-entity consolidations enable data-driven decision-making.
Smarter Payment Features
Progress Payments, Multi-Invoice Payments, and Customisable Professional Invoices enhance cash flow, reduce reconciliation errors, and create a seamless client payment experience.
The Evolution Of “Just Ask Xero” (JAX)
Xero has taken a major leap forward with the evolution of Just Ask Xero (JAX) — now reimagined as your AI-powered financial superagent. Designed to act as an intelligent business companion, JAX uses advanced AI to help you:
- Access real-time financial insights
- Automate daily accounting tasks
- Make smarter business decisions faster
Instant Access to Real-Time Financial Data
With JAX, users can instantly access key financial data — including:
- Cash flow
- Profit and loss (P&L)
- Balance sheet reports
All this can be done through simple, conversational commands. For example, you can ask JAX to show a visualised gross profit trend for the past year or check your current cash position — and get answers in clear charts and tables.
AI-Driven Decision Support
JAX goes beyond data reporting. It offers strategic business recommendations based on real-time insights. If you want to compare loan interest rates or find ways to improve cash flow, JAX analyses internal and external data to give you tailored advice.
Automated Bank Reconciliation
For accountants and business owners seeking more financial accuracy and efficiency, JAX introduces automated bank transaction reconciliation. It automatically matches and reconciles transactions where there’s high confidence. It gives you a clear, up-to-date financial view and full control to review or adjust any automated reconciliation. All activities are displayed on the new “Reconciled” page, providing full transparency and control.
Smarter Conversations, Faster Workflows
JAX’s enhanced conversational capabilities make it easier to interact naturally. You can generate insights on demand, create invoices and quotes and auto-draft professional invoice emails. This feature saves time while maintaining a consistent, polished communication style that aligns with your brand.
In summary, the new JAX delivers:
- Smarter automation for repetitive accounting tasks
- Real-time financial insights at your fingertips
- Enhanced financial control for informed decision-making
With JAX, businesses can work more efficiently, make data-driven decisions, and focus on growth, not manual accounting tasks.
Xero Partner Hub: Smarter Tool for Accountants and Bookkeepers
Xero has officially launched the new Xero Partner Hub — a unified, AI-powered workspace built to help accountants and bookkeepers manage their entire practice in one place.
Developed in collaboration with over 2,000 accounting professionals, the Partner Hub simplifies workflows, enhances client insights, and integrates all key Xero tools into a single, easy-to-use platform.
A Unified Platform
The Partner Hub brings together essential tools like:
- Xero HQ
- Practice Manager
- Tax
- Workpapers
Everything is now centralised into one intuitive interface, reducing the need to switch between multiple tabs and dashboards. This streamlined experience saves time, improves accuracy, and helps teams stay focused on delivering high-value advisory services.
AI-Powered Insights with Just Ask Xero (JAX)
One of the standout features of the Partner Hub is the integration of Xero’s AI financial superagent — Just Ask Xero (JAX).
Through the Hub, users can instantly access:
- Client financial summaries
- Compliance data
- Pre-meeting briefs and reports
All this is generated in seconds through simple, conversational requests. JAX’s AI automation removes manual prep work, allowing accountants and bookkeepers to focus more on client strategy, forecasting, and business advisory.
Customisable Dashboard
The new customisable homepage allows accounting professionals to design their own workspace. Key features include:
- Interactive widgets displaying client data summaries
- Task lists highlighting pending invoices or overdue items
- Enhanced banking widgets for quick reconciliation and visibility
This personalised dashboard ensures users can prioritise critical actions and maintain real-time oversight of their clients’ financial performance from a single view.
Seamless Integration with Third-Party Tools
For more flexibility, the Partner Hub connects with the Xero App Store and leading third-party tools. Users can easily integrate solutions for:
- Time tracking
- Billing and invoicing
- Advanced analytics and reporting
This unified ecosystem allows practices to scale efficiently using the tools they already know and trust.
Rollout Timeline and Transition Support
The Xero Partner Hub beta will launch in November 2025 for users in Australia and New Zealand, followed by a global rollout in early 2026. Xero promises a smooth transition process, ensuring firms can adopt the new interface without disrupting existing workflows.
Empowering Accounting Practices for the Future
With its AI-driven automation, unified access, and customisable insights, the Xero Partner Hub represents a major leap forward for accountants and bookkeepers. It empowers firms to work smarter and not harder, deliver greater client value, reduce administrative workload and drive long-term practice growth. The Partner Hub redefines how accounting professionals collaborate, analyse, and advise, making Xero the ultimate workspace for the modern practice.
A Better Navigation and Homepage Experience
Xero has redesigned its platform with a smarter, more intuitive navigation and a data-driven homepage built for clarity and speed. Developed with input from over 3,000 accounting professionals and refined by 30,000 beta users, the new interface focuses on helping users access insights faster and act on them effortlessly.
The updated homepage provides an instant overview of business performance through interactive widgets that highlight key priorities — from overdue invoices and bills to bank reconciliation alerts. The task list and enhanced banking widget make it easier to spot issues and take action immediately, all from one central view.
The new navigation has been simplified with clear labels and logical groupings, allowing users to find what they need quickly without switching between multiple pages.
These updates began rolling out to users in September 2025, with the insight-rich homepage expected to launch later 2025.
Unlock Deeper Financial Insights With Syft Analytics
Xero has taken data storytelling to the next level with the integration of Syft Analytics at no extra cost in eligible Xero business plans. This built-in analytics tool empowers accountants, bookkeepers, and business owners to analyse financial data, create insightful visual reports, and communicate business performance with greater impact and clarity.
Smarter And More Advanced Analytics Tools
The Syft integration gives users access to powerful forecasting, reporting, and performance dashboards directly within Xero. Upcoming updates will further enhance:
- Forecast accuracy and financial modelling
- Advanced multi-entity consolidation for group reporting
- Custom KPI tracking for real-time business performance
AI-Powered Business Insights
Xero and Syft are introducing AI-driven analytics to help users make smarter, data-informed decisions. Key features include:
- AI-generated business health scores for quick financial assessments
- Integration of external data (such as website traffic or engagement) for a complete business view
- Intelligent trend visualisations to identify growth opportunities and risks
These insights help advisors and business owners understand how marketing activity and operational performance influence financial outcomes.
Syft Analytics is now automatically included in eligible Xero plans across Australia, the UK, and the US. This integration reinforces Xero’s mission to build a connected, intelligent business management platform, enabling users to go beyond compliance and turn financial data into strategic, actionable insights that drive growth.
Upgrade The Way You Handle Payments
Xero’s latest updates are transforming how businesses manage payments and invoices, helping improve cash flow, reduce manual work, and create a smoother client payment experience.
Key Updates to Strengthen Cash Flow
1. Progress Payments (Beta)
- Issue invoices that match how your business operates — from deposits to milestone-based billing.
- Ideal for industries such as construction, professional services, and creative agencies.
- Helps maintain steady cash flow throughout project lifecycles.
2. Multi-Invoice Payments (Rolling Out)
- Allow clients to pay multiple invoices in one transaction.
- Simplifies reconciliation, reduces payment delays, and saves time for both businesses and accountants.
3. Customisable Professional Invoices
- Add your logo, brand colours, and customised column names for a polished, professional look.
- Already available in the US and rolling out to Australia and New Zealand.
Why These Updates Matter for Business Owners and Accountants
Xero’s latest updates mark a major leap forward in how businesses and accountants manage finances by blending automation, AI insights, and seamless integration to create a smarter, more connected experience. These innovations aren’t just about new tools; they’re about transforming how financial data is accessed, analysed, and acted upon empowering users to work faster, make better decisions, and maintain stronger financial control.
With the evolution of Just Ask Xero (JAX), automation now goes beyond basic reconciliation. JAX acts as an AI-powered financial superagent, giving instant access to real-time data, actionable insights, and even intelligent decision support. This means accountants can provide strategic advice more efficiently, while business owners gain on-demand clarity into their financial health without needing to manually dig through reports. The result is more time for high-value tasks like forecasting, advisory, and growth planning.
The introduction of the Xero Partner Hub and Syft Analytics integration further enhances collaboration and visibility. Accountants and bookkeepers can now manage clients, access compliance tools, and generate advanced analytics all in one place. The addition of AI-powered business health scores and visual analytics helps transform raw data into meaningful insights, making it easier to identify trends, optimise cash flow, and support data-driven decisions.
For business owners, Xero’s smarter payment tools such as progress payments, multi-invoice payments, and customisable invoices simplify transactions, reduce payment delays, and strengthen cash flow stability. Combined with Xero’s new navigation and homepage design, users now benefit from a unified, insight-rich dashboard that keeps financial performance and key actions front and centre.
Together, these enhancements underscore Xero’s evolution into a fully connected business management platform, one that integrates accounting, payments, analytics, and automation in a single ecosystem. For accountants, it means more efficient workflows and deeper client relationships. For business owners, it means smarter decisions, stronger financial control, and more time to focus on growing their business.
Xero’s latest innovations reaffirm its vision: to make running a business simpler, smarter, and more connected than ever before.
Conclusion
Xero’s latest innovations unveiled at Xerocon Brisbane 2025 mark a major step toward a smarter, more connected accounting experience. From the AI-powered Just Ask Xero (JAX) and the streamlined Partner Hub to enhanced Syft Analytics integration and smarter payment tools, every update is designed to simplify workflows, enhance collaboration, and strengthen financial visibility. With automation, AI insights, and advanced reporting now at the core of Xero’s platform, accountants and business owners can make faster, data-driven decisions and stay in control of their financial performance. Together, these updates reinforce Xero’s evolution into a comprehensive business management ecosystem to empower professionals and fuel growth in an increasingly digital world.
How FastLane Group Can Help
At FastLane Group, we help businesses and accounting professionals unlock the full potential of Xero’s latest features to achieve smarter financial management and greater efficiency.
Our team of Xero-certified experts provides:
- Expert setup and integration of new Xero tools, including JAX, Syft Analytics, and the Partner Hub, ensuring a seamless transition and optimal configuration for your business.
- Customised training and onboarding for your finance team, helping them leverage automation, AI insights, and analytics tools to improve accuracy and productivity.
- Ongoing advisory and automation strategy, guiding you through continuous improvements in cash flow management, reporting, and compliance.
Whether you’re upgrading to the latest features or adopting Xero for the first time, FastLane Group ensures you get the most out of every innovation. Contact us today for a consultation!
FAQs
1. What is Just Ask Xero (JAX) and how does it help my business?
Just Ask Xero (JAX) is Xero’s new AI-powered financial assistant that automates tasks like transaction reconciliation, generates financial insights, and supports strategic decision-making. It helps business owners save time, reduce manual work, and access real-time financial data instantly.
2. When will the new Xero Partner Hub be available to users in Hong Kong?
The Xero Partner Hub will begin its beta rollout in November 2025 in Australia and New Zealand, with full global availability — including Hong Kong — expected in early 2026.
3. Is Syft Analytics free for Xero users?
Yes. Eligible Xero business plans in Australia, the UK, and the US now include Syft Analytics at no extra cost, with more regions expected to follow. This integration provides access to advanced data visualisation, forecasting, and performance insights.
4. How can I access the new navigation and homepage features?
The redesigned navigation will start rolling out globally from October 2025, followed by the new insight-rich homepage later this year. Users will automatically receive access as the update reaches their region.5. How can FastLane Group help my business transition to these new updates?
FastLane Group provides end-to-end Xero support, including setup, system migration, team training, and automation advisory. Our experts ensure a smooth transition to Xero’s new features, helping you streamline workflows, strengthen financial control, and drive business growth.
