Invoicing & payments

Invoicing software built for NZ mechanics

Every line on your invoice already exists on the job card - the parts, the hours, the sublet work. Hoist turns the finished job into a GST invoice in one click, takes card payment on the spot, and syncs the lot to Xero. The paperwork happens once, at the moment the work finishes.

Where workshop invoicing goes wrong

The same job, typed twice

Retyping the job card into an invoice template is the classic evening job - and every re-typed line is a chance to drop a part, miss the sundries, or transpose a digit.

GST maths done by hand

Mixing up GST-inclusive and GST-exclusive is the most common way workshop invoices end up a few dollars wrong - and fleet accountants bounce invoices that don’t add up.

Slow invoices, slow cash

An invoice sent three days after pickup is an invoice paid late. The longer the gap between the work and the bill, the longer your money sits in someone else’s account.

How invoicing works in Hoist

1

One click from job card to invoice

Parts, labour and sublet lines carry straight from the job card onto a professional GST invoice. Nothing is re-typed, so nothing is missed.

2

GST at 15%, correct by default

NZ GST is the default, not a configuration option. Subtotal, GST and total are calculated for you and match what lands in Xero.

3

Take payment on the spot

Accept card payments in-shop at pickup - the fastest invoice to get paid is the one settled while the customer is standing at the counter.

4

Straight into Xero

The invoice syncs to Xero automatically and payments reconcile back. Your books stay current without a single export.

Invoices

  • #1042M. Thompson · Hilux$420.00Sending
  • #1043Te Aro Motors · Transit$1,180.50Sending
  • #1044J. Patel · Corolla$96.00Sending
Invoice sent · payment link texted

What you get

  • One-click GST invoices from the job card
  • Parts, labour and sublet lines carry across automatically
  • 15% GST calculated correctly, every time
  • Card payments in-shop at pickup
  • Two-way Xero sync - invoices and payments
  • Faster billing, healthier cash flow

Frequently Asked Questions

Do Hoist invoices meet IRD’s requirements?
Hoist invoices carry the fields NZ workshops need - your business details, GST number, itemised parts and labour, GST shown at 15%, and totals. For the detail on what IRD requires at each job size, see our free NZ mechanic invoice template guide.
Can I invoice without re-typing the job card?
Yes - that’s the core of it. The invoice is generated from the job card in one click, with every parts and labour line carried across exactly as recorded.
Can customers pay by card at the counter?
Yes. Hoist supports in-shop card payments, so the invoice can be settled at pickup and the payment flows through to your accounts.
Does invoicing sync with Xero?
Yes - natively and two-way. Invoices appear in Xero automatically and payments reconcile back against the job. No exports, no connectors.

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