Moneybird
Learn how to connect and configure Moneybird for automated invoice generation.
Moneybird is a professional accounting software with advanced features and comprehensive reporting capabilities. This guide covers both connecting your Moneybird account and configuring it for optimal order processing and financial management.
Before You Start
Prerequisites
- Active Moneybird subscription
- Admin access to your Moneybird account
- Completed settings configuration
- Connected BrickLink and/or BrickOwl stores
What You'll Need
- Bearer Token - Authentication token with appropriate permissions
Part 1: Connecting Moneybird
Step 1: Generate API Token
- Log into your Moneybird account
- Navigate to: Settings → API
- Click "Personal access tokens"
- Create a new token with appropriate permissions:
- Copy the generated token
Step 2: Configure Connection
- Navigate to:
/home/accounting/connect
- Select "Moneybird" from the package dropdown
- Enter your Bearer token in the provided field
- Click "Connect to Moneybird" to verify the token and save the connection
Connection Status
- Connected: Green indicator shows successful connection
- Disconnected: Red indicator shows connection issues
- Testing: Yellow indicator during connection validation
Part 2: Configuring Moneybird Settings
After successfully connecting Moneybird, you'll need to configure how orders are processed and mapped to your accounting system.
General Settings
Invoice Line Item Structure: Each order creates an invoice with separate line items for different tax treatments:
Margin Goods Line Item:
- Products subject to margin scheme (VAT-free)
- Maps to general ledger accounts based on customer location:
- Domestic: Sales within your country
- EU: Sales to other EU countries
- Export: Sales outside the EU
VAT Goods Line Item:
- Products with standard VAT rates
- Maps to general ledger accounts based on customer location:
- Domestic: Sales within your country with your country's VAT
- EU: Sales to other EU countries with your country's VAT
- Export: Sales outside the EU (VAT-free)
Other Line Item:
- Other costs with appropriate VAT treatment
- Single general ledger account mapping for all handling fees
Shipping Line Item:
- Shipping costs with appropriate VAT treatment
- Single general ledger account mapping for all shipping revenue
This structure ensures proper separation of different tax treatments and revenue streams, making your Moneybird reports accurate and compliant with accounting standards.
Troubleshooting
Connection Issues
"Invalid Bearer Token"
- Token format: Ensure token is copied without extra spaces
- Expiration: Check token expiration date
- Permissions: Verify token has required module access
- Regenerate: Create new token with correct permissions
Configuration Issues
"Ledger Accounts Not Loading"
- Check connection: Verify Moneybird is still connected
- Administration: Ensure correct administration is selected
- Permissions: Verify token has ledger account access
- Refresh: Try refreshing the configuration page
Next Steps
After configuring Moneybird:
- Test integration - Process a few test orders
- Verify invoices - Check that invoices are generated correctly
- Review reports - Ensure financial data is accurate
- Set up automation - Configure automated processes