Xero

Customer Experience Specialist - Melio at Xero (Manchester, United Kingdom)

Xero· Manchester, United Kingdom·

Role details

Work type
Hybrid
Employment
Full-Time

Xero at a glance

Cloud accounting and financial-management software for small businesses and their advisors.

Xero is cloud-based accounting software for small businesses and the accountants and bookkeepers who serve them. It automates invoicing, bank reconciliation, bill and expense capture, reporting and cash-flow forecasting, and connects to more than 1,000 third-party apps. Its newer AI agent, JAX, automates routine tasks and answers plain-language questions about a business's finances.

Job description

The role & impact

In this role, you will play a key part in delivering world-class support and guidance to small business owners, bookkeepers, and accountants who rely on Xero and Melio. You will help customers resolve queries quickly and effectively across multiple channels, enabling them to understand and realise the full value of the business payments platform. By guiding users through key product features and workflows, you will empower small businesses to manage their accounts payable with ease while authentically representing the brand in every interaction. Operating in a fast-paced environment, you will troubleshoot complex issues and deliver clear, empathetic, and reliable support that meets high service standards. You will take personal ownership over your success, working towards productivity and quality goals while keeping customers updated every step of the way.

The team & how they connect You will join Xero's Customer Experience team while maintaining a dedicated focus on supporting US-based Melio customers and product workflows. The team collaborates closely across various departments within Xero and Melio to share insights, solve customer challenges, and streamline support experiences. Together, they embrace a growth mindset and continuously adapt to evolving strategies, tools, and technology to deliver outstanding customer outcomes.

Initially, the role will focus on:

  • Providing fast, high-quality support across phone, email, and live chat channels.
  • Navigating case management systems such as Salesforce and Zendesk to capture details accurately.
  • Assisting customers with accounts payable workflows, vendor payment features, and platform navigation.
  • Escalating complex technical issues smoothly while keeping customers fully informed of progress.

Where and how you can work We are looking to add Customer Experience Specialists to our team who will work the following schedule:

  • Monday through Friday, 11:30AM - 8PM
  • As this role involves supporting US-based customers, there will be a requirement to work some UK Public Holidays (excluding Christmas Day, and New Years Day)
  • There will also be an evening pay supplement for shifts ending at 8:00 PM

Please note that the anticipated start date will be in 18 January 2027.

Here are some of the things we're looking for, for this role:

  • Experience in a customer service environment working towards service levels and quality targets.
  • Proven problem-solving skills with a thoughtful, diligent approach to resolving queries.
  • Confidence in managing multi-channel communications, including phone, email, and concurrent live chat interactions.
  • Technical proficiency with tools like Google Suite or Microsoft Office, and exposure to small business accounting platforms or CRM software such as Salesforce or Zendesk.
  • Strong relationship-building skills grounded in empathy, active listening, and clear communication.
  • Adaptability and a growth mindset that thrives in a fast-paced, high-change landscape.

Apply even if your experience isn't a perfect match! At Xero, we hire based on your skills, passion, and the unique perspective you can bring to enhance our culture and team.

Why work at Xero

  • Culture: Values-driven, human-centric organisation with a focus on making a tangible impact on small businesses globally.
  • Flexibility: Emphasises a flexible environment and time for what matters most (remote/hybrid policy not explicitly stated but implied).
  • Perks & benefits:
    • One paid day off per year for volunteering (Community Connect programme).
    • Free access to Sumday carbon accounting app for employees.
    • Financial literacy resources and mentorship programmes.
  • Engineering & innovation: Dedicated Engineering and Data & AI teams (open roles visible on careers page). Global collaboration across 7+ countries.
  • Diversity & inclusion: Indigenous inclusion initiatives (te ao Māori in NZ, Reconciliation Action Plan in Australia), support for Indigenous communities.
  • Sustainability focus: Employees can contribute to environmental goals through company-wide initiatives.

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