Excel Has No Native MYOB Connector - Here's the Automated Path

MYOB Excel Connector: Sync Your Accounting Data via Power Query

SyncTools syncs MYOB to your own database on an automated schedule. Connect Excel via Power Query - no CSV exports, no stale spreadsheets.

  • Your database - PostgreSQL, MySQL, SQL Server, or Azure SQL
  • Flat $50/month, unlimited rows, no overages
  • No CSV exports - Power Query pulls from your SQL database on demand

No credit card required. Setup in under 15 minutes.

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MYOB has no built-in Excel connector that pushes live data into a spreadsheet on a schedule. Excel reads from databases via Power Query - not directly from accounting APIs.

The standard path for MYOB Excel reporting is to sync your MYOB data into a SQL database first, then connect Excel via Power Query (Data → Get Data → From Database).

Why Manual MYOB CSV Exports Break Down

MYOB's export function covers the basics. It breaks down as a repeatable process - exports are point-in-time snapshots, line-item detail is flattened in summary reports, and Excel formulas break when MYOB changes column positions between versions.

MYOB jobs and categories - the segment dimensions that power departmental and project P&L - don't come through cleanly in standard summary CSV exports. Getting job-level revenue and expense breakdowns requires custom reports or drilling into individual transactions.

The database sync approach removes the export step entirely. SyncTools maintains the MYOB API connection, handles incremental sync, and writes normalised relational tables to a SQL database on a schedule you control. Excel connects to those tables via Power Query - one refresh updates all your reports simultaneously.

MYOB jobs and categories sync as columns on transaction rows. In Power Query, you can use them directly as slicer fields in PivotTables for project-level P&L analysis - no additional join logic required.

How to Connect MYOB to Excel with SyncTools

Four steps. No CSV exports. No custom API code. No VBA macros to maintain.

1

Connect MYOB to SyncTools

Authorize SyncTools via OAuth - read-only access, SyncTools never stores your MYOB password. Select entities to sync: Invoices, Bills, Customers, Suppliers, Accounts, Items, Tax Codes, Bank Transactions, and Jobs.

2

Configure your destination database

Bring your own PostgreSQL, MySQL, SQL Server, or Azure SQL instance - or use the SyncTools-hosted database for zero infrastructure setup. SyncTools creates the schema and runs the initial historical sync automatically.

3

Connect Excel via Power Query

In Excel, go to Data → Get Data → From Database. Select your database type, enter credentials, and browse the Navigator to select MYOB tables. Load into a worksheet or the Excel data model.

4

Build PivotTables and set up refresh

Join MYOB tables in Power Query, build PivotTables for AR aging, AP analysis, and job-level P&L. Set Data → Refresh All to update all queries, or enable refresh-on-open in Query Properties.

What Gets Synced: MYOB Financial Data

SyncTools syncs the financial data you need for Excel reporting, structured into query-ready tables with full header and line-item detail.

Accounts Receivable

  • Invoices
  • Customer Payments
  • Customers
  • Credit Notes

Accounts Payable

  • Bills
  • Supplier Payments
  • Suppliers
  • Purchase Orders

Banking

  • Bank Transactions
  • Bank Accounts

GL & Reports

  • General Ledger Entries
  • Chart of Accounts
  • Journal Entries

Master Data

  • Items / Inventory
  • Tax Codes
  • Jobs

P&L & Analysis

  • Revenue by job
  • Spend by category
  • Assets & liabilities
  • Net income

Sync MYOB to the Database You Already Use

Most alternatives lock you into proprietary middleware or data warehouses. SyncTools syncs to the database you already run, or gives you a hosted option if you don't have one.

Key differentiator: OdataLink exposes MYOB data via OData - Power BI still queries live MYOB APIs at refresh time. SyncTools pre-syncs your MYOB data into a real SQL database. Power BI reads SQL - no live API calls, no rate limits, no OData query language to learn.

PostgreSQL

Most popular open-source DB

Fully supported. Ideal for AU and NZ teams running Postgres in AWS Sydney, Google Cloud, or on-premises. SyncTools creates and manages the schema automatically.

MySQL / MariaDB

Common in existing infrastructure

Supported natively. If your stack already runs MySQL - common in hosting environments and ecommerce backends - SyncTools writes directly into it.

SQL Server

Enterprise environments, Power BI's native source

Sync MYOB to SQL Server and connect Power BI using its built-in SQL Server connector. No ODBC setup. No OData middleware required.

Azure SQL

Cloud-first Microsoft stack

For AU organisations on Azure. Sync MYOB to Azure SQL and connect Power BI Service using the managed SQL connector - no gateway required for cloud-to-cloud connections.

SyncTools-Hosted Database

No infrastructure to manage. SyncTools provisions a dedicated database for your organisation and keeps it running. Ideal for AU and NZ teams that want zero DevOps overhead. Power BI connects via the hosted database's SQL endpoint - no gateway required.

If your database isn't listed, contact us - we're expanding support.

Why Database Sync Beats Manual CSV Exports

The SQL sync → Power Query architecture is not a workaround - it is how finance teams keep Excel reports accurate and current without manual effort.

No More Manual Exports

SyncTools syncs MYOB on a schedule you control. Excel Power Query refreshes from the database on demand. No one needs to export a CSV, paste data, or manage files that are outdated the moment they're saved.

Jobs & Categories as Dimensions

MYOB jobs and categories sync as columns on transaction rows. Use them directly as PivotTable slicer fields for job-level and category-level P&L - the analysis MYOB's CSV reports can't produce.

Any BI Tool Works

Once data is in your database, Excel, Power BI, Tableau, or any SQL client can connect simultaneously. Run Excel and Power BI against the same MYOB database without reconfiguring the sync.

One-way sync guarantee: SyncTools reads data from MYOB and writes to your database. It does not write data back to MYOB. Your accounting records are never modified.

SyncTools also supports QuickBooks, Xero, Sage, NetSuite, Dynamics 365 Business Central, and Zoho Books - so you can sync multiple accounting platforms into the same database for unified Excel reporting. See the QuickBooks Excel Connector, Xero Excel Connector, Sage Excel Connector, NetSuite Excel Connector, Dynamics 365 Excel Connector, and Zoho Books Excel Connector pages for details.

If you use Power BI, Tableau, or Google Sheets, see the MYOB Power BI Connector, MYOB Tableau Connector, and MYOB Google Sheets Connector pages. For the full step-by-step setup walkthrough, see the MYOB Excel Integration Guide.

Flat $50/Month. Unlimited Rows.

No per-seat pricing. No row-volume overages. Your price doesn't change whether you have 1,000 invoices or 1,000,000.

SyncTools - Per Company

$50 /month
  • All MYOB entities - AR, AP, Banking, GL, Inventory
  • All supported databases - PostgreSQL, MySQL, SQL Server, Azure SQL
  • SyncTools-hosted database option included
  • Automated sync - hourly, daily, or custom schedule
  • Unlimited rows - no overage fees
  • QuickBooks, Xero, and Sage support included

Competitors charge by row volume or require annual contracts. At $50/month flat, your cost doesn't scale with your MYOB transaction history.

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Thousands of accounting firms and finance teams rely on SyncTools to streamline reconciliation and save hours every month.

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Customers who are Trusting Us

Haider Ali

Haider Ali

Business Owner

"Excellent app. Very easy to work with. Very knowledgeable, understanding, and open to any requests."

Tom Brookes

Tom Brookes

Finance Director

"Best in class. If you use Linnworks and Xero, SyncTools is a phenomenal tool, far superior to any alternative we've tried."

Deborah Whitfield

Deborah Whitfield

Customer

"I recently installed SyncTools and it is easy to use. The team worked quickly, kept me informed, and now everything runs smoothly."

Heather Cook

Heather Cook

Customer

"Best Xero connector on the market. Excellent customer support and continuous development from an app that does exactly what it says."

Harvey Uppal

Harvey Uppal

Customer

"AWESOME: Excellent tool and has saved us so much time. Credit to the support team for being so helpful in setup and post-setup."

Geoff Ainsworth

Geoff Ainsworth

Customer

"Excellent tool: Does what it says and connects seamlessly & if you have any issues the support is amazing!"

Nirav Khiroya

Nirav Khiroya

Customer

"Fantastic support: The team has always been diligent and proactive about fixing any bugs that arise. Would highly recommend them."

Robert Morris

Robert Morris

Customer

"Have been using the Linnworks Xero connector for a couple of years now. It is very reliable and the developers are keen to improve it."

Connie Sturman

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Customer

"I just looked in the connector and it looks like they were able to get the purchase orders synced... thank the team for us. Thank you for your help."

Frequently Asked Questions

Is there a native MYOB Excel connector?
MYOB AccountRight and MYOB Business have no built-in Excel connector that pushes live data into a spreadsheet on a schedule. The manual approach is to export a MYOB report as CSV. The automated approach is SyncTools: it syncs MYOB to a SQL database, and Excel Power Query reads from that database on demand - no export step required.
How do I connect MYOB to Excel without exporting CSV?
Use SyncTools to sync MYOB to a SQL database (PostgreSQL, MySQL, SQL Server, or Azure SQL), then use Excel Power Query (Data → Get Data → From Database) to connect directly to that database. Power Query loads MYOB tables as a refreshable connection - hit Refresh All and you have the latest MYOB data.
Does SyncTools work with MYOB and Excel Power Query?
Yes. SyncTools writes MYOB data to a SQL database that Excel Power Query connects to using built-in Get Data connectors (SQL Server) or ODBC drivers (PostgreSQL, MySQL). Once connected, any Power Query query against those tables refreshes with one click.
What MYOB data can I get into Excel with SyncTools?
SyncTools syncs MYOB invoices and invoice lines, bills and bill lines, customers, suppliers, chart of accounts, general ledger entries, items/inventory, tax codes, bank transactions, and jobs/categories. Header and line-item tables are both included for full row-level PivotTable analysis.
How often does MYOB data refresh in Excel?
SyncTools syncs from MYOB on a configurable schedule - every 15 minutes to daily. Excel refreshes from the database when you click Refresh All, or automatically when the file opens if refresh-on-open is enabled in Query Properties.
Can I use MYOB jobs and categories as dimensions in Excel PivotTables?
Yes. SyncTools syncs MYOB jobs and categories as columns on invoice and transaction rows. In Power Query, you can use them directly as slicer fields in PivotTables for departmental or project-level P&L analysis - no additional join logic required.
How much does SyncTools cost?
SyncTools charges a flat $50/month per company, unlimited rows, unlimited syncs. There is no per-seat pricing and no row-volume overage fees.
Does SyncTools write data back to MYOB?
No. SyncTools is a one-way sync - it reads data from MYOB and writes to your database. Your MYOB data is never modified by SyncTools.

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SyncTools syncs MYOB to your own database on an automated schedule. Connect Excel via Power Query for auto-refreshing PivotTables. Flat $50/month, unlimited rows.

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