Quick summary
Adding a manual journal in Xero lets you record custom accounting entries directly through the Journal Report section. This step-by-step process takes you from the Accounting menu to posting or saving a completed journal entry in your Xero account.
Steps
- On Xero's main dashboard, go to the top menu bar and click 'Accounting'.
- Select 'Reports' from the list of options.
- Find and select 'Journal Report'.
- Click 'Add New Journal' to proceed.
- Fill out all required input fields one by one with the necessary journal information.
- Review your input and click 'Post' or 'Save As Draft'.
- Once complete, the new manual journal will be added and confirmed in your Xero account.
