Pros
The best thing about working at Xero is that it is a product focused company. This dedication to creating a fantastic disruptive product makes working for Xero an exciting and life changing experience. Xero is a product that Accountants, Bookkeepers and Small Business people love. This has made my job as an account manager far more enjoyable and it allows me to help my partners improve their practices, rather than apologising for poor product. I can honestly saying applying for a job with Xero was the best career decision I ever made.
Cons
Xero is company that has grown very quickly and is attempting to grow on a global scale. At times change has been difficult and the expectations and responsibilities within the same role have changed so dramatically that it has become a completely different role. This forced me to grow and adapt within the role, but it did involve me letting go of my past expectations and instead going with the flow. Another thing I would say is that Xero is a company that has set the goal of disrupting not just the accounting industry, but also the small business sector. This involves a lot of hard work and goals are set very high – so someone considering applying for a role at Xero must be willing to put in the effort and work under pressure.