Set up your Xero mapping

After connecting Xero, tell MatPilot where to record payments. Open Settings → Xero (accounting) — there are three things to set. Tap the ? on any setting for a full explanation.

1. Stripe clearing account

Choose a dedicated bank account in Xero that member payments post into — name it "Stripe". Each payment creates an invoice marked paid into this account. When Stripe pays the batch out to your real bank, that single deposit reconciles the whole batch in one click, and the account nets back to zero.

Don't have one yet? In Xero go to Accounting → Chart of accounts → Add Bank Account, name it "Stripe", and add it without a bank feed (it's a virtual clearing account).

2. Membership income account

Choose the revenue account where membership income is recorded — usually Sales. This is what shows up as income on your profit and loss.

3. VAT rates

For each VAT rate you charge, pick the matching tax type in your Xero. MatPilot posts every invoice VAT-inclusive and sets the exact tax amount, so your VAT return is correct to the cent.

Ireland's rates: 23% standard, 13.5% and 9% reduced, and 0% / exempt. Which rate applies to which membership is a classification decision — check with your accountant.

Tap Save mapping and you're done. New member payments now flow into Xero automatically.