Overview
Latner Software is built specifically for equipment rental businesses. We know how hard it is when data lives in spreadsheets, paper worksheets, or siloed systems—and how that slows everything down. Our mission is simple: make rental software work with you, not against you.
Our cloud-based platform covers every part of your rental journey:
- Lead & quote management: mobile CRM, email templates, fast quoting with just a few taps.
- Contract & reservation workflows: custom lifecycle stages, availability forecasts, cycle billing.
- Transport & sub‑hire tracking: plan pickups/deliveries, issue transport orders, manage third‑party rentals.
- Inspections & returns: digital checklists, QR code scans, photos, pre‑ and post‑rental records built in.
- Service & work orders: schedule services, log labour and parts, track costs automatically.
- Purchase, sub‑hire & supplier orders: ordering workflows, supplier invoices and payouts, pricing enforcement.
- Accounting & payments: two‑way sync with Xero, MYOB or Sage Intacct; cycle billing, credits, customer payments, + secure card capture.
All of this is delivered in a slick, mobile‑first interface that lets yard staff, drivers, sales reps, and field techs complete tasks in real time. No more double data‑entry or chasing paperwork.
We don’t just say “next generation”—we deliver it through modern features:
- In‑built dashboards that highlight utilisation, revenue forecasts, repair costs.
- Real‑time equipment availability for smarter allocation.
- Mobile‑ready workflows for sales quoting, transport updates, inspections, returns, servicing, work orders.
- Public roadmap driven by you: we listen and deliver features that matter most.
Our customers love it:
- “Game‑changer… user‑friendly, highly adaptable… boosted our efficiency.” – Control Hire
- “Completely streamlined operations… flexibility to manage anywhere.” – Reliable Hire
- “Eliminated spreadsheets and paper… first paying customer.” – Trax Hire
Latner Software + Xero
Latner’s Xero integration is seamless, two‑way, and built for real‑world rental workflows. We’ve engineered our sync, so every piece of financial data flows cleanly between systems—no manual exports or third‑party middleware needed.
Key features:
- Customer invoices & cycle billing: trigger recurring rental invoices in Latner, sync to Xero instantly.
- Payments & credit handling: record payments in Xero and see them in Latner—or vice versa. Support for refunds and credit notes.
- Supplier invoices: when POs are received or cycle runs sub‑hire or stock supplier invoices, they sync from Latner to Xero.
- Chart of accounts mapping: assign revenue, COGS, and expenses to Xero GL codes. Keep your P&L clean.
- Multi‑company accounting: manage branches in Latner and route GL account sets to separate companies in Xero.
- Live reconciliation: bank payments and credit card payments match in both systems automatically.
- Secure payments: card tokenisation and secure payment gateway, with totals syncing to Xero.
How it works:
- Set up the integration in Latner’s financial accounting settings.
- Link Latner accounts to your Xero Chart of Accounts.
- Enable auto‑sync for invoices, payments, credits, supplier entries.
- Monitor progress in your financial dashboards.
Clients move from overnight batch jobs and spreadsheet exports to instant sync, saving hours every billing cycle:
- Control Hire eliminated overnight journal batches.
- Reliable Hire reduced cycle billing from hours to minutes.
- Trax Hire replaced manual Xero entries entirely.
Getting started
Get started with Latner inside Xero in five simple steps. Using the “Get this app” button on this Xero listing is the easiest way to begin.
- Click “Get this app” here to connect Xero and Latner securely.
- Allow access to your Xero organisation. Latner's team will help you import customers, accounts, items, and recent invoices.
- Map your Chart of Accounts – Map your revenue types to your Xero Account codes.
- Configure workflows – turn on CRM, Quotes, Contracts, Transport, Inspections, Billing, Work Orders.
- Start renting:
- Nominate equipment and rates.
- Generate a quote and convert it to a contract.
- Pick, deliver, inspect, invoice—all synced to Xero.
Tips & Support
- Start with CRM & Quotes, then add Contracts, then Service & Billing.
- Use QR codes and tablets for smoother Returns & Inspections.
- Support team based in Australia—email, in‑app support, phone.
- Training webinars and tailored onboarding available.
You're in control
- Roll out by location or team.
- Turn features on or off anytime.
- Check sync logs and audit trails in Settings.
- We're data‑driven—your usage drives updates.
