Xero Backup for Recruitment

Recruitment agencies handle complex contractor payments, placement fees, and margin tracking. When contractors dispute payments or clients invoke rebates, complete records are essential. Boxkite automatically backs up your Xero data to Dropbox.

Why Recruitment Agencies Need Xero Backup

Recruitment finance is two-sided—you're billing clients and paying contractors, tracking margins on every placement. When your recruitment CRM syncs to Xero, integration issues can corrupt financial records. Consultant turnover means institutional knowledge about placements walks out regularly.

Contractors can dispute payments years later. Clients can invoke rebate clauses months after placements. HMRC can question employment status classifications. Complete, historical financial records are essential for all these scenarios.

Critical Recruitment Data

Contractor timesheet invoices
Client placement fee invoices
Contractor payment records
Margin and markup calculations
Rebate and refund accruals
Holiday pay accruals
AWR compliance costs
Multi-branch financial data

Recruitment Data Risks

Contractor Payment Dispute

A contractor claims they weren't paid correctly for assignments from 18 months ago. The consultant who managed them has left. Without complete payment records, you can't prove what was agreed and paid.

Client Rebate Calculation

A client invokes a rebate clause for a placement that didn't work out. You need the original fee, the agreed rebate terms, and proof of the start date. If placement records were archived, the calculation becomes guesswork.

HMRC Status Enquiry

HMRC questions the employment status of contractors you've paid through your agency. You need payment records, contract terms, and working arrangements documentation. Incomplete records make your position harder to defend.

Margin Analysis for Sale

You're selling the agency or seeking investment. Due diligence requires accurate margin history by client, sector, and placement type. If historical data is incomplete, your valuation suffers.

Recruitment Compliance

  • HMRC employment status rules require payment record documentation
  • AWR compliance needs accurate contractor payment histories
  • Client contracts may require margin transparency
  • Contractor disputes need complete payment records
  • Tax authorities can enquire about contractor payment classifications

How Boxkite Helps

Contractor Payment History

Complete payment records for dispute resolution.

Placement Fee Records

Client invoices and rebate calculations preserved.

Margin Analysis

Historical margin data for reporting and due diligence.

CRM Independent

Backup from Xero—unaffected by recruitment software issues.

Works With Your Systems

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