Exact Online is one of the largest accounting providers in the Netherlands. The integration between i-Reserve and Exact Online focuses on financial data such as invoices and accounts receivable. Here, we'll discuss the benefits of integrating Exact Online with our online reservation system. We'll also explain how the process works and what you can expect from this type of integration.

What is Exact online?

Exact Online is a cloud-based accounting package offered by the Dutch software company Exact. It offers a range of features, including invoicing, contact management, financial reporting and analysis, and project management. One of the key advantages of using Exact Online is its integration with other business applications, such as i-Reserve Online reservation systems . This type of integration can automate many tasks and save companies time and money.

How does the link between i-Reserve and Exact Online work?

The integration between i-Reserve and Exact Online is a one-way integration, via the Exact Online API. This means that data from the i-Reserve reservation system is sent to Exact Online. In most cases, invoices will be used to transfer the financial data from the reservation. In some cases, reservation data can also be used. This means you don't have to manually enter invoice data into your accounting software.
The most common setup for the integration between the i-Reserve reservation system and Exact Online is to periodically transfer the debtor—and financial data—from i-Reserve to Exact Online. The integration uses the XML format to transfer the data, as specified by Exact Online.

What is being linked?

To ensure both systems work well together, they exchange data. The data being sent can be seen in the table below.

i-Reserve Direction Exact
Customer Account
cust_id code
Customer Contact
Customer Address
Invoice Invoice
Invoice line InvoiceLine

What are the benefits of linking Exact Online to an online reservation system?

There are many advantages to integrating Exact Online with an online reservation system. The most obvious advantage is that it saves you a lot of time. You no longer have to manually enter data into both systems. The integration also ensures that your data is always accurate and up-to-date. This can save you a lot of time and effort in the long run. Moreover, the integration can help you avoid errors and improve overall efficiency.

Additional modules

The 'Export' module and the 'Invoice' module are required for the integration between Exact Online and the i-reserve modules allow you to export data to your financial administration. Balance sheets are updated immediately. The 'Export' module has the following features:

  • The ability to export data from the i-reserve reservation system to Exact Online in the XML format required by Exact Online.
  • A range of settings allows you to tailor the export to your specific needs. For example, you can choose which data is exported and how often it occurs.
  • The ability to schedule exports so they happen automatically at a time that suits you.
  • The ability to view a log of all exports performed.

You'll also need the "Invoice" module. This module allows you to create invoices based on reservations. You can also use additional features such as partial invoices, merging draft invoices, or creating direct debits.

Want to know more about this connection?

If you're looking to save time and automate your reservations and accounting, the integration between Exact Online and our reservation system is the ideal solution. This powerful integration can handle all your data entry, ensuring your accounting is always accurate and up-to-date. Want to know more? Contact us today to learn how we can help you get the most out of this great feature.

Are there any additional options?

Purchase number (PO number)

Commonly used in the business market: including a PO number on an invoice.
In Exact Online, this field is called "YourRef." Using the settings for this integration in i-Reserve , this field can be populated from a field of your choice, such as a custom field.

More information?

i-Reserve Manual - Exact Online interface

The 'Export' module is required for this connection.

The 'Invoice' module is required for this connection.