Xero Accountants for Professional Services

JacRox supports consultancies, law firms, architects and other professional services businesses with Xero cloud accounting. We set up time tracking, project billing and expense management to keep your practice running smoothly.

What we offer professional services businesses

As Xero Gold Partners and ICAEW chartered accountants, we provide specialist accounting services for the professional services sector:

Time tracking and billable hours with Xero Projects
Client billing and WIP (work in progress) reporting
Expense claims and receipt capture with Dext
Partner drawings and profit-sharing structures
Monthly management reporting and KPI dashboards
Integration with practice management software

Why professional services businesses choose Xero with JacRox

Professional services firms live or die by utilisation and billing. Xero Projects tracks time against clients so you can see unbilled WIP, project margins and team productivity without running separate timesheets.

We are part of Jack Ross Chartered Accountants, established in 1948. You get a dedicated named accountant who understands your industry, transparent fixed fees, and the full support of an ICAEW-regulated firm.

What professional services firms need from their accountant

Most professional services businesses – whether you’re a consultancy, recruitment agency, marketing firm or IT company – share common accounting needs. You bill by time or project, you need to track work in progress, and your biggest cost is usually people.

We set up Xero to match how you actually work. That means connecting your time tracking tool (Harvest, Toggl or Xero Projects) so billable hours flow straight into invoices. It means setting up repeating invoices for retainer clients so you’re not chasing the same admin every month.

For growing firms taking on staff, the jump from sole trader to employer brings a wave of new obligations – PAYE, pension auto-enrolment, employment allowance claims. We handle all of that through Xero payroll, and we’ll flag the R&D tax credits that many professional services firms miss because they don’t think their work qualifies.

Get started with a free consultation

If you run a professional services business and want to get more from your accounting, get in touch. We will review your current setup and show you how Xero can help. Call us on 0161 832 4451 or book a free consultation.

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Brilliant service from the Jack Ross team in setting up several companies in very quick time, along with providing associated accountancy advice. Can recommend wholeheartedly as a leading accountancy practice with a can-do attitude.

Dan Gazzard

February 2022

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Jack Ross is based in Manchester and provides tax planning and Xero accounts. They are a long-standing and well-regarded firm with an excellent reputation. They provide their clients with exceptional service and a wealth of advice. I have no hesitation in using their professional services.

Aj Shelton

December 2021

Been using Jack Ross for a number of years. Good clear advice and nice people to do business with.

Marc Hourigan

January 2022

Meeting to review annual accounts and discuss future plans. Very productive as they definitely talk my language - on reflection probably the best such meeting in recent years. Many thanks Umar and Jamie

Moray Newberry

August 2018

Jack Ross has serviced my Personal Tax requirements for the last 5 years. During some complicated challenges their advice was excellent and the customer service second to none and left me with no doubt all was in hand.

Paul Medcalfe

June 2018

Following a recommendation, I have used Jack Ross for all my accounting needs (including payroll) since the inception of my business over 12 years ago. The relationship has been completely hassle free and I greatly value their service, which goes well beyond preparation of accounts. Their tax planning advice has been really helpful and I have always felt that they have 'got my back'. Can't recommend them enough.

Stevewright96

May 2018

Jack Ross has been my accountants since I set up my business in 2016. From the outset I was helped with advice, support and encouragement. I cannot commend them highly enough. Always on hand to answer any question and responsive to any changes in the economy which might concern their clients. I don't have to worry about the financial side of my business as all of that is taken care of and dealt with by Umar and the brilliant team. If you are looking for a top class accountancy firm which maintains the personal touch they are for you!

Karen Openshaw

May 2020

Umar at Jack Ross gave us a friendly yet highly professional service, answering our questions in a clear and helpful manner and offering us sound advice.

Eric

January 2026

Umar at Jack Ross quickly responded to all our questions. I found him professional, knowledgeable and he explained complex tax matters in understandable terms. I would highly recommend him.

Karen Howard

I can confidently recommend Jack Ross Accountants. They are continually improving their service, greatly benefiting our company as well as me personally. The team at Jack Ross have helped suggest and set up innovative accounting software, adding training and support. This alone has been a massive step towards having more control and understanding of our company finances.

We have been looked after by jack Ross for a number of years. They have given us fantastic tax advise and helped our company grow from strength to strength. A & f

Fee Munshi

February 2017

Excellent advice and an understandable explanation of a very complex area of tax and corporate law which other (so called) advisors managed to totally confuse me. Thank you.

Jonathan Foxcroft

I have had a relationship with Jack Ross for several years and continue to be impressed by the proactive support and diligent advice received across the breadth of the firm. Excellent at signposting.

Holly Jones

I have used Jack Ross as my accountants for a number of years. Their service is professional and accurate. They deal with queries promptly and I can always get hold of the person I need to speak to. Their digital product has made a big difference to the efficiency of my business. I would not hesitate to recommend them.

Benjamin

Jack Ross have been my family and business accountants and financial advisors for over 50 years. The delivery of services is second to none and i would recommend them to anyone. We have also built up great friendships over the years, above and beyond that of a normal business relationship which i value greatly.

Rob Cowan

We have finally found the Accountancy firm that we have been looking for! We switched over to Jack Ross towards the end of last year and from the very first contact to the recent submission of our end of year accounts the service provided has been fantastic and has easily exceeded our expectations. Thank you!

Oliver Kirk

March 2018

From first engaging the services of Jack Ross in 2006 when we got our own business, we have always felt that we are being helped and advised in a very proficient and knowledgeable manner but by a friend. Umar and his hard working team have always been quick to reply and act to any questions or queries relating to all aspects of running our own business, be that book keeping, staff payroll, personal tax, VAT & pension advise. I can't thank them enough for all the help and advise that they have given us over the years to help grow a healthy successful business.

Daniel Hatton

May 2024

Xero Accountants for Professional Services

What we offer professional services businesses

Why professional services businesses choose Xero with JacRox

What professional services firms need from their accountant

Get started with a free consultation

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What our clients say

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