Xero

Small Business Onboarding Specialist at Xero (Cape Town, South Africa)

Xero· Cape Town, South Africa·

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 own the customer experience from first contact through the early stages of their journey, combining small business sales, conversion, and onboarding. You will engage directly with new subscribers during their first 90 days to ensure a smooth, confident start, guiding them through key workflows and addressing pain points to help them succeed. By running live product overviews, discovery calls, and webinars, you will help small business owners unlock the full potential of our platform. Your work directly drives platform adoption, customer retention, and growth, ensuring small businesses have the tools they need to thrive. The team & how they connect You will join a collaborative, customer-focused team dedicated to supercharging small businesses. The team works closely alongside marketing, customer success, and product groups to share insights, refine our onboarding journeys, and deliver seamless customer experiences. Together, everyone communicates openly to share best practices, support sales motions, and continuously improve how we serve our community. Initially, the role will focus on

  • Delivering tailored product demonstrations and discovery sessions using tools like Google Meet, phone, and webinar platforms
  • Guiding new subscribers through essential setup milestones, including bank feeds, invoicing, bills, and reconciliations
  • Utilizing CRM systems such as Salesforce or HubSpot to track customer interactions, manage pipelines, and document feedback
  • Identifying opportunities for customers to benefit from connected ecosystem apps, facilitating warm handoffs where needed

Where and how you can work We offer flexibility in how and where you work, combining remote options with collaborative time in our modern office spaces. You will have access to designated boost days designed for team connection, planning, and learning, while maintaining the autonomy to manage your daily workflow effectively. Here are some of the things we are looking for

  • Experience in customer onboarding, sales conversion, or account management within a target-driven environment
  • A knack for simplifying complex concepts and communicating clearly with small business owners
  • Natural curiosity about small business workflows and basic accounting processes like invoicing or reconciliations
  • Familiarity with CRM software to manage daily activity and track customer progress
  • Ability to manage a varied workload independently with strong attention to detail and organisation
  • A collaborative mindset and enthusiasm for working cross-functionally to refine customer processes

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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