Ledger accounts

Ledger accounts are the categories in your bookkeeping, like revenue, costs, assets, and liabilities.

Returns information about a ledger account

GET

https://moneybird.com/api/v2

/{administration_id}/ledger_accounts/{id}{format}

Returns information about a ledger account.

Required scope(s)

Any of: settings, sales_invoices, documents or estimates

Returns information about a ledger account › path Parameters

administration_id

administration_id · pattern: ^\d+$ · required

The unique identifier of the administration

A unique record identifier

id

identifier · pattern: ^\d+$ · required

A unique record identifier

format

string · pattern: ^(.(json|xml))?$ · required

The format in which the response is given, can be empty to use the default format

Default: .json

Returns information about a ledger account › Responses

A ledger account

ledger_account_response

id

identifier · pattern: ^\d+$

A unique record identifier

administration_id

administration_id · pattern: ^\d+$

A unique record identifier

name

string

account_type

string · enum

Enum values:

non_current_assets

current_assets

equity

non_current_liabilities

current_liabilities

revenue

direct_costs

expenses

account_id

string | null

parent_id

identifier_nullable · pattern: ^\d+$

A unique record identifier

active

boolean

created_at

timestamp · date-time

updated_at

timestamp · date-time

allowed_document_types

string[]

Enum values:

sales_invoice

purchase_invoice

general_journal_document

financial_mutation

payment

taxonomy_item_response

financial_account_id

identifier_nullable · pattern: ^\d+$

A unique record identifier

GET/{administration_id}/ledger_accounts/{id}{format}

curl https://moneybird.com/api/v2/:administration_id/ledger_accounts/:id:format \
  --header 'Authorization: Bearer <token>'

Example Responses

{
  "id": "499054025304442256",
  "administration_id": 123,
  "name": "Grootboekrekening 051b30f5bf2563ddf61d",
  "account_type": "revenue",
  "account_id": "80829",
  "parent_id": null,
  "active": true,
  "created_at": "2026-09-23T09:17:08.152Z",
  "updated_at": "2026-09-23T09:17:08.152Z",
  "allowed_document_types": [
    "sales_invoice",
    "financial_mutation",
    "general_journal_document"
  ],
  "taxonomy_item": {
    "taxonomy_version": "3.5",
    "code": "WOmzAovEie",
    "name": "Eiergeld",
    "name_english": "Egg money",
    "reference": "8008040"
  },
  "financial_account_id": null
}

json

application/json

Deletes a ledger account

DELETE

https://moneybird.com/api/v2

/{administration_id}/ledger_accounts/{id}{format}

Deletes or deactivates a ledger account. First, an attempt is made to deactivate the ledger account. If that fails, an attempt is made to delete the ledger account. Always returns a 204 status code even if the ledger account could not be deleted or deactivated.

Required scope(s)

settings

Deletes a ledger account › path Parameters

administration_id

administration_id · pattern: ^\d+$ · required

The unique identifier of the administration

A unique record identifier

id

identifier · pattern: ^\d+$ · required

A unique record identifier

format

string · pattern: ^(.(json|xml))?$ · required

The format in which the response is given, can be empty to use the default format

Default: .json

Deletes a ledger account › Responses

Ledger account deleted

No data returned

Updates a ledger account

PATCH

https://moneybird.com/api/v2

/{administration_id}/ledger_accounts/{id}{format}

Updates a ledger account.

Required scope(s)

settings

Updates a ledger account › path Parameters

administration_id

administration_id · pattern: ^\d+$ · required

The unique identifier of the administration

A unique record identifier

id

identifier · pattern: ^\d+$ · required

A unique record identifier

format

string · pattern: ^(.(json|xml))?$ · required

The format in which the response is given, can be empty to use the default format

Default: .json

Updates a ledger account › Request Body

object

rgs_code

string

Existing RGS version 3.5 code, e.g. 'WMfoBelMfo'

Updates a ledger account › Responses

Ledger account updated

ledger_account_response

id

identifier · pattern: ^\d+$

A unique record identifier

administration_id

administration_id · pattern: ^\d+$

A unique record identifier

name

string

account_type

string · enum

Enum values:

non_current_assets

current_assets

equity

non_current_liabilities

current_liabilities

revenue

direct_costs

expenses

account_id

string | null

parent_id

identifier_nullable · pattern: ^\d+$

A unique record identifier

active

boolean

created_at

timestamp · date-time

updated_at

timestamp · date-time

allowed_document_types

string[]

Enum values:

sales_invoice

purchase_invoice

general_journal_document

financial_mutation

payment

taxonomy_item_response

financial_account_id

identifier_nullable · pattern: ^\d+$

A unique record identifier

PATCH/{administration_id}/ledger_accounts/{id}{format}

curl https://moneybird.com/api/v2/:administration_id/ledger_accounts/:id:format \
  --request PATCH \
  --header 'Content-Type: application/json' \
  --header 'Authorization: Bearer <token>' \
  --data '{
  "rgs_code": "WMfoBelMfo",
  "ledger_account": {
    "name": "new name"
  }
}'

Example Request Body

{
  "rgs_code": "WMfoBelMfo",
  "ledger_account": {
    "name": "new name"
  }
}

json

application/json

Example Responses

{
  "id": "499054025125135752",
  "administration_id": 123,
  "name": "new name",
  "account_type": "revenue",
  "account_id": "80829",
  "parent_id": null,
  "active": true,
  "created_at": "2026-09-23T09:17:07.981Z",
  "updated_at": "2026-09-23T09:17:08.005Z",
  "allowed_document_types": [
    "sales_invoice",
    "financial_mutation",
    "general_journal_document"
  ],
  "taxonomy_item": {
    "taxonomy_version": "3.5",
    "code": "WMfoBelMfo",
    "name": "Mutatie fiscale oudedagsreserve",
    "name_english": "Change in tax-deferred retirement reserve",
    "reference": "9104010"
  },
  "financial_account_id": null
}

json

application/json

List all ledger accounts of an administration

GET

https://moneybird.com/api/v2

/{administration_id}/ledger_accounts{format}

Returns a list of all the ledger accounts in the administration.

Pagination is not supported for this endpoint.

Required scope(s)

Any of: settings, sales_invoices, documents or estimates

List all ledger accounts of an administration › path Parameters

administration_id

administration_id · pattern: ^\d+$ · required

The unique identifier of the administration

A unique record identifier

format

string · pattern: ^(.(json|xml))?$ · required

The format in which the response is given, can be empty to use the default format

Default: .json

List all ledger accounts of an administration › Responses

200

A list of ledger accounts

ledger_account_response[]

ledger_account_response

id

identifier · pattern: ^\d+$

A unique record identifier

administration_id

administration_id · pattern: ^\d+$

A unique record identifier

name

string

account_type

string · enum

Enum values:

non_current_assets

current_assets

equity

non_current_liabilities

current_liabilities

revenue

direct_costs

expenses

account_id

string | null

parent_id

identifier_nullable · pattern: ^\d+$

A unique record identifier

active

boolean

created_at

timestamp · date-time

updated_at

timestamp · date-time

allowed_document_types

string[]

Enum values:

sales_invoice

purchase_invoice

general_journal_document

financial_mutation

payment

taxonomy_item_response

financial_account_id

identifier_nullable · pattern: ^\d+$

A unique record identifier

GET/{administration_id}/ledger_accounts{format}

curl https://moneybird.com/api/v2/:administration_id/ledger_accounts:format \
  --header 'Authorization: Bearer <token>'

Example Responses

[
  {
    "id": "499053794017936501",
    "administration_id": 123,
    "name": "Algemene kosten",
    "account_type": "expenses",
    "account_id": "46801.01",
    "parent_id": null,
    "active": true,
    "created_at": "2026-09-23T09:13:27.489Z",
    "updated_at": "2026-09-23T09:13:27.701Z",
    "allowed_document_types": [
      "purchase_invoice",
      "financial_mutation",
      "general_journal_document"
    ],
    "taxonomy_item": {
      "taxonomy_version": "3.5",
      "code": "WBedAlkOal",
      "name": "Algemene kosten",
      "name_english": "General expenses",
      "reference": "4215010"
    },
    "financial_account_id": null
  },
  {
    "id": "499053794047296649",
    "administration_id": 123,
    "name": "Betaalde en/of ontvangen btw",
    "account_type": "current_liabilities",
    "account_id": "16221.01",
    "parent_id": "499053794017936504",
    "active": true,
    "created_at": "2026-09-23T09:13:27.589Z",
    "updated_at": "2026-09-23T09:13:27.679Z",
    "allowed_document_types": [
      "financial_mutation",
      "general_journal_document"
    ],
    "taxonomy_item": {
      "taxonomy_version": "3.5",
      "code": "BSchBepBtwAfo",
      "name": "Afgedragen omzetbelasting",
      "name_english": "Remitted Value Added Tax",
      "reference": "1205010.13"
    },
    "financial_account_id": null
  },
  {
    "id": "499053794017936504",
    "administration_id": 123,
    "name": "Btw",
    "account_type": "current_liabilities",
    "account_id": "16221.02",
    "parent_id": null,
    "active": true,
    "created_at": "2026-09-23T09:13:27.489Z",
    "updated_at": "2026-09-23T09:13:27.688Z",
    "allowed_document_types": [
      "financial_mutation",
      "general_journal_document"
    ],
    "taxonomy_item": {
      "taxonomy_version": "3.5",
      "code": "BSchBepBtwOvm",
      "name": "Overige mutaties omzetbelasting",
      "name_english": "Other Value Added Tax adjustments",
      "reference": "1205010.15"
    },
    "financial_account_id": null
  },
  {
    "id": "499053794016887919",
    "administration_id": 123,
    "name": "Crediteuren",
    "account_type": "current_liabilities",
    "account_id": "16011",
    "parent_id": null,
    "active": true,
    "created_at": "2026-09-23T09:13:27.489Z",
    "updated_at": "2026-09-23T09:13:27.489Z",
    "allowed_document_types": [
      "financial_mutation",
      "general_journal_document"
    ],
    "taxonomy_item": {
      "taxonomy_version": "3.5",
      "code": "BSchCreHac",
      "name": "Handelscrediteuren nominaal",
      "name_english": "Trade creditors nominal",
      "reference": "1203010"
    },
    "financial_account_id": null
  },
  {
    "id": "499053794017936496",
    "administration_id": 123,
    "name": "Debiteuren",
    "account_type": "current_assets",
    "account_id": "13011",
    "parent_id": null,
    "active": true,
    "created_at": "2026-09-23T09:13:27.489Z",
    "updated_at": "2026-09-23T09:13:27.489Z",
    "allowed_document_types": [
      "financial_mutation",
      "general_journal_document"
    ],
    "taxonomy_item": {
      "taxonomy_version": "3.5",
      "code": "BVorDebHad",
      "name": "Handelsdebiteuren nominaal",
      "name_english": "Trade debtors nominal",
      "reference": "1101010"
    },
    "financial_account_id": null
  },
  {
    "id": "499053794017936499",
    "administration_id": 123,
    "name": "Financiële rekeningen",
    "account_type": "current_assets",
    "account_id": "10510.01",
    "parent_id": null,
    "active": true,
    "created_at": "2026-09-23T09:13:27.489Z",
    "updated_at": "2026-09-23T09:13:27.632Z",
    "allowed_document_types": [
      "financial_mutation",
      "general_journal_document"
    ],
    "taxonomy_item": {
      "taxonomy_version": "3.5",
      "code": "BLimKruSto",
      "name": "Stortingen onderweg",
      "name_english": "Deposits in transit",
      "reference": "1003010"
    },
    "financial_account_id": null
  },
  {
    "id": "499053794017936507",
    "administration_id": 123,
    "name": "Huisvestingskosten",
    "account_type": "expenses",
    "account_id": "45185",
    "parent_id": null,
    "active": true,
    "created_at": "2026-09-23T09:13:27.489Z",
    "updated_at": "2026-09-23T09:13:27.489Z",
    "allowed_document_types": [
      "purchase_invoice",
      "financial_mutation",
      "general_journal_document"
    ],
    "taxonomy_item": {
      "taxonomy_version": "3.5",
      "code": "WBedHuiOhv",
      "name": "Overige huisvestingskosten",
      "name_english": "Other accommodation expenses",
      "reference": "4201270"
    },
    "financial_account_id": null
  },
  {
    "id": "499053794017936497",
    "administration_id": 123,
    "name": "Hulprekeningen",
    "account_type": "current_assets",
    "account_id": "13850.01",
    "parent_id": null,
    "active": true,
    "created_at": "2026-09-23T09:13:27.489Z",
    "updated_at": "2026-09-23T09:13:27.661Z",
    "allowed_document_types": [
      "financial_mutation",
      "general_journal_document"
    ],
    "taxonomy_item": {
      "taxonomy_version": "3.5",
      "code": "BVorOvrOvk",
      "name": "Overige vorderingen",
      "name_english": "Other receivables",
      "reference": "1103190"
    },
    "financial_account_id": null
  },
  {
    "id": "499053794017936498",
    "administration_id": 123,
    "name": "Koersverschillen",
    "account_type": "other_income_expenses",
    "account_id": "84601",
    "parent_id": null,
    "active": true,
    "created_at": "2026-09-23T09:13:27.489Z",
    "updated_at": "2026-09-23T09:13:27.489Z",
    "allowed_document_types": [
      "purchase_invoice",
      "financial_mutation",
      "general_journal_document"
    ],
    "taxonomy_item": {
      "taxonomy_version": "3.5",
      "code": "WFbeWisWis",
      "name": "Valutakoersverschillen",
      "name_english": "Currency exchange differences",
      "reference": "8407010"
    },
    "financial_account_id": null
  },
  {
    "id": "499053794046248062",
    "administration_id": 123,
    "name": "Kruisposten",
    "account_type": "current_assets",
    "account_id": "10510.02",
    "parent_id": "499053794017936497",
    "active": true,
    "created_at": "2026-09-23T09:13:27.589Z",
    "updated_at": "2026-09-23T09:13:27.645Z",
    "allowed_document_types": [
      "financial_mutation",
      "general_journal_document"
    ],
    "taxonomy_item": {
      "taxonomy_version": "3.5",
      "code": "BLimKruSto",
      "name": "Stortingen onderweg",
      "name_english": "Deposits in transit",
      "reference": "1003010"
    },
    "financial_account_id": null
  },
  {
    "id": "499053794046248071",
    "administration_id": 123,
    "name": "Nog te betalen kosten",
    "account_type": "current_liabilities",
    "account_id": "17201",
    "parent_id": "499053794017936502",
    "active": true,
    "created_at": "2026-09-23T09:13:27.589Z",
    "updated_at": "2026-09-23T09:13:27.589Z",
    "allowed_document_types": [
      "financial_mutation",
      "general_journal_document"
    ],
    "taxonomy_item": {
      "taxonomy_version": "3.5",
      "code": "BSchOpaNtb",
      "name": "Nog te betalen andere kosten",
      "name_english": "Other payable expenses",
      "reference": "1210020"
    },
    "financial_account_id": null
  },
  {
    "id": "499053794047296648",
    "administration_id": 123,
    "name": "Nog te factureren omzet",
    "account_type": "current_assets",
    "account_id": "14305",
    "parent_id": "499053794017936500",
    "active": true,
    "created_at": "2026-09-23T09:13:27.589Z",
    "updated_at": "2026-09-23T09:13:27.589Z",
    "allowed_document_types": [
      "financial_mutation",
      "general_journal_document"
    ],
    "taxonomy_item": {
      "taxonomy_version": "3.5",
      "code": "BVorOvaNtf",
      "name": "Nog te factureren of nog te verzenden facturen",
      "name_english": "Invoices not yet billed or sent",
      "reference": "1104030"
    },
    "financial_account_id": null
  },
  {
    "id": "499053794017936508",
    "administration_id": 123,
    "name": "Omzet",
    "account_type": "revenue",
    "account_id": "81180.01",
    "parent_id": null,
    "active": true,
    "created_at": "2026-09-23T09:13:27.489Z",
    "updated_at": "2026-09-23T09:13:27.697Z",
    "allowed_document_types": [
      "sales_invoice",
      "financial_mutation",
      "general_journal_document"
    ],
    "taxonomy_item": {
      "taxonomy_version": "3.5",
      "code": "WOmzNooNdo",
      "name": "Opbrengsten uit overige bronnen",
      "name_english": "Revenue from other sources",
      "reference": "8004040"
    },
    "financial_account_id": null
  },
  {
    "id": "499053794017936506",
    "administration_id": 123,
    "name": "Ongecategoriseerde inkomsten",
    "account_type": "revenue",
    "account_id": "81180.02",
    "parent_id": null,
    "active": true,
    "created_at": "2026-09-23T09:13:27.489Z",
    "updated_at": "2026-09-23T09:13:27.700Z",
    "allowed_document_types": [
      "sales_invoice",
      "financial_mutation",
      "general_journal_document"
    ],
    "taxonomy_item": {
      "taxonomy_version": "3.5",
      "code": "WOmzNooNdo",
      "name": "Opbrengsten uit overige bronnen",
      "name_english": "Revenue from other sources",
      "reference": "8004040"
    },
    "financial_account_id": null
  },
  {
    "id": "499053794017936505",
    "administration_id": 123,
    "name": "Ongecategoriseerde uitgaven",
    "account_type": "expenses",
    "account_id": "46801.02",
    "parent_id": null,
    "active": true,
    "created_at": "2026-09-23T09:13:27.489Z",
    "updated_at": "2026-09-23T09:13:27.702Z",
    "allowed_document_types": [
      "purchase_invoice",
      "financial_mutation",
      "general_journal_document"
    ],
    "taxonomy_item": {
      "taxonomy_version": "3.5",
      "code": "WBedAlkOal",
      "name": "Algemene kosten",
      "name_english": "General expenses",
      "reference": "4215010"
    },
    "financial_account_id": null
  },
  {
    "id": "499053794017936502",
    "administration_id": 123,
    "name": "Overige schulden",
    "account_type": "current_liabilities",
    "account_id": "16525",
    "parent_id": null,
    "active": true,
    "created_at": "2026-09-23T09:13:27.489Z",
    "updated_at": "2026-09-23T09:13:27.489Z",
    "allowed_document_types": [
      "financial_mutation",
      "general_journal_document"
    ],
    "taxonomy_item": {
      "taxonomy_version": "3.5",
      "code": "BSchOvsOvs",
      "name": "Overige schulden",
      "name_english": "Other debts",
      "reference": "1209150"
    },
    "financial_account_id": null
  },
  {
    "id": "499053794017936500",
    "administration_id": 123,
    "name": "Overige vorderingen",
    "account_type": "current_assets",
    "account_id": "13850.02",
    "parent_id": null,
    "active": true,
    "created_at": "2026-09-23T09:13:27.489Z",
    "updated_at": "2026-09-23T09:13:27.665Z",
    "allowed_document_types": [
      "financial_mutation",
      "general_journal_document"
    ],
    "taxonomy_item": {
      "taxonomy_version": "3.5",
      "code": "BVorOvrOvk",
      "name": "Overige vorderingen",
      "name_english": "Other receivables",
      "reference": "1103190"
    },
    "financial_account_id": null
  },
  {
    "id": "499053794046248068",
    "administration_id": 123,
    "name": "Te betalen btw",
    "account_type": "current_liabilities",
    "account_id": "16221.03",
    "parent_id": "499053794017936504",
    "active": true,
    "created_at": "2026-09-23T09:13:27.589Z",
    "updated_at": "2026-09-23T09:13:27.693Z",
    "allowed_document_types": [
      "general_journal_document"
    ],
    "taxonomy_item": {
      "taxonomy_version": "3.5",
      "code": "BSchBepBtwOlo",
      "name": "1c. Omzetbelasting leveringen/diensten belast met overige tarieven, behalve 0%",
      "name_english": "1c. Value Added Tax on supplies/services subject to other rates, except 0%",
      "reference": "1205010.04"
    },
    "financial_account_id": null
  },
  {
    "id": "499053794046248066",
    "administration_id": 123,
    "name": "Te rubriceren betalingen",
    "account_type": "current_liabilities",
    "account_id": "10510.05",
    "parent_id": "499053794017936502",
    "active": true,
    "created_at": "2026-09-23T09:13:27.589Z",
    "updated_at": "2026-09-23T09:13:27.658Z",
    "allowed_document_types": [
      "financial_mutation",
      "general_journal_document"
    ],
    "taxonomy_item": {
      "taxonomy_version": "3.5",
      "code": "BLimKruSto",
      "name": "Stortingen onderweg",
      "name_english": "Deposits in transit",
      "reference": "1003010"
    },
    "financial_account_id": null
  },
  {
    "id": "499053794046248067",
    "administration_id": 123,
    "name": "Te rubriceren ontvangen betalingen",
    "account_type": "current_assets",
    "account_id": "10510.03",
    "parent_id": "499053794017936500",
    "active": true,
    "created_at": "2026-09-23T09:13:27.589Z",
    "updated_at": "2026-09-23T09:13:27.651Z",
    "allowed_document_types": [
      "financial_mutation",
      "general_journal_document"
    ],
    "taxonomy_item": {
      "taxonomy_version": "3.5",
      "code": "BLimKruSto",
      "name": "Stortingen onderweg",
      "name_english": "Deposits in transit",
      "reference": "1003010"
    },
    "financial_account_id": null
  },
  {
    "id": "499053794046248065",
    "administration_id": 123,
    "name": "Te rubriceren transacties",
    "account_type": "current_assets",
    "account_id": "10510.04",
    "parent_id": "499053794017936497",
    "active": true,
    "created_at": "2026-09-23T09:13:27.589Z",
    "updated_at": "2026-09-23T09:13:27.654Z",
    "allowed_document_types": [
      "general_journal_document"
    ],
    "taxonomy_item": {
      "taxonomy_version": "3.5",
      "code": "BLimKruSto",
      "name": "Stortingen onderweg",
      "name_english": "Deposits in transit",
      "reference": "1003010"
    },
    "financial_account_id": null
  },
  {
    "id": "499053794046248069",
    "administration_id": 123,
    "name": "Te vorderen btw",
    "account_type": "current_liabilities",
    "account_id": "16221.04",
    "parent_id": "499053794017936504",
    "active": true,
    "created_at": "2026-09-23T09:13:27.589Z",
    "updated_at": "2026-09-23T09:13:27.696Z",
    "allowed_document_types": [
      "general_journal_document"
    ],
    "taxonomy_item": {
      "taxonomy_version": "3.5",
      "code": "BSchBepBtwVoo",
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      "name_english": "5a. Input VAT",
      "reference": "1205010.09"
    },
    "financial_account_id": null
  },
  {
    "id": "499053794017936503",
    "administration_id": 123,
    "name": "Verkoopkosten",
    "account_type": "expenses",
    "account_id": "45680",
    "parent_id": null,
    "active": true,
    "created_at": "2026-09-23T09:13:27.489Z",
    "updated_at": "2026-09-23T09:13:27.489Z",
    "allowed_document_types": [
      "purchase_invoice",
      "financial_mutation",
      "general_journal_document"
    ],
    "taxonomy_item": {
      "taxonomy_version": "3.5",
      "code": "WBedVkkOvr",
      "name": "Overige verkoopkosten",
      "name_english": "Other sales costs",
      "reference": "4203220"
    },
    "financial_account_id": null
  },
  {
    "id": "499053794046248070",
    "administration_id": 123,
    "name": "Verrekeningen",
    "account_type": "current_assets",
    "account_id": "14510",
    "parent_id": "499053794017936497",
    "active": true,
    "created_at": "2026-09-23T09:13:27.589Z",
    "updated_at": "2026-09-23T09:13:27.589Z",
    "allowed_document_types": [
      "financial_mutation",
      "general_journal_document"
    ],
    "taxonomy_item": {
      "taxonomy_version": "3.5",
      "code": "BVorTusTbt",
      "name": "Tussenrekeningen betalingen",
      "name_english": "Transitory account payments",
      "reference": "1105100"
    },
    "financial_account_id": null
  },
  {
    "id": "499053794017936509",
    "administration_id": 123,
    "name": "Vervoerskosten",
    "account_type": "expenses",
    "account_id": "45875",
    "parent_id": null,
    "active": true,
    "created_at": "2026-09-23T09:13:27.489Z",
    "updated_at": "2026-09-23T09:13:27.489Z",
    "allowed_document_types": [
      "purchase_invoice",
      "financial_mutation",
      "general_journal_document"
    ],
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      "taxonomy_version": "3.5",
      "code": "WBedTraOtr",
      "name": "Overige transportkosten",
      "name_english": "Other transportation costs",
      "reference": "4205170"
    },
    "financial_account_id": null
  },
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    "id": "499053794046248063",
    "administration_id": 123,
    "name": "Vooruitgefactureerde kosten",
    "account_type": "current_assets",
    "account_id": "14101",
    "parent_id": "499053794017936500",
    "active": true,
    "created_at": "2026-09-23T09:13:27.589Z",
    "updated_at": "2026-09-23T09:13:27.589Z",
    "allowed_document_types": [
      "financial_mutation",
      "general_journal_document"
    ],
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      "taxonomy_version": "3.5",
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      "reference": "1104010"
    },
    "financial_account_id": null
  },
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    "id": "499053794046248064",
    "administration_id": 123,
    "name": "Vooruitgefactureerde omzet",
    "account_type": "current_liabilities",
    "account_id": "17250",
    "parent_id": "499053794017936502",
    "active": true,
    "created_at": "2026-09-23T09:13:27.589Z",
    "updated_at": "2026-09-23T09:13:27.589Z",
    "allowed_document_types": [
      "financial_mutation",
      "general_journal_document"
    ],
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      "taxonomy_version": "3.5",
      "code": "BSchOpaVgo",
      "name": "Vooruitgefactureerde omzet",
      "name_english": "Pre-invoiced revenue",
      "reference": "1210260"
    },
    "financial_account_id": null
  }
]

json

application/json

Creates a new ledger account

POST

https://moneybird.com/api/v2

/{administration_id}/ledger_accounts{format}

The account_type determines the kind of ledger account, this can be any of the following values: non_current_assets, current_assets, equity, provisions, non_current_liabilities, current_liabilities, revenue, direct_costs, expenses, other_income_expenses

By providing the parent_id, it is possible to create a tree of ledger accounts. Make sure the account_types of the parent and child equal.

Required scope(s)

settings

Creates a new ledger account › path Parameters

administration_id

administration_id · pattern: ^\d+$ · required

The unique identifier of the administration

A unique record identifier

format

string · pattern: ^(.(json|xml))?$ · required

The format in which the response is given, can be empty to use the default format

Default: .json

Creates a new ledger account › Request Body

rgs_code

string · required

Existing RGS version 3.5 code, e.g. 'WMfoBelMfo'

object

Creates a new ledger account › Responses

Ledger account created

ledger_account_response

id

identifier · pattern: ^\d+$

A unique record identifier

administration_id

administration_id · pattern: ^\d+$

A unique record identifier

name

string

account_type

string · enum

Enum values:

non_current_assets

current_assets

equity

non_current_liabilities

current_liabilities

revenue

direct_costs

expenses

account_id

string | null

parent_id

identifier_nullable · pattern: ^\d+$

A unique record identifier

active

boolean

created_at

timestamp · date-time

updated_at

timestamp · date-time

allowed_document_types

string[]

Enum values:

sales_invoice

purchase_invoice

general_journal_document

financial_mutation

payment

taxonomy_item_response

financial_account_id

identifier_nullable · pattern: ^\d+$

A unique record identifier

POST/{administration_id}/ledger_accounts{format}

curl https://moneybird.com/api/v2/:administration_id/ledger_accounts:format \
  --request POST \
  --header 'Content-Type: application/json' \
  --header 'Authorization: Bearer <token>' \
  --data '{
  "rgs_code": "WOmzAovEie",
  "ledger_account": {
    "name": "Test ledger account",
    "account_type": "expenses",
    "account_id": 2182
  }
}'

Example Request Body

{
  "rgs_code": "WOmzAovEie",
  "ledger_account": {
    "name": "Test ledger account",
    "account_type": "expenses",
    "account_id": 2182
  }
}

json

application/json

Example Responses

{
  "id": "499054025010840962",
  "administration_id": 123,
  "name": "Test ledger account",
  "account_type": "expenses",
  "account_id": "2182",
  "parent_id": null,
  "active": true,
  "created_at": "2026-09-23T09:17:07.872Z",
  "updated_at": "2026-09-23T09:17:07.872Z",
  "allowed_document_types": [
    "purchase_invoice",
    "financial_mutation",
    "general_journal_document"
  ],
  "taxonomy_item": {
    "taxonomy_version": "3.5",
    "code": "WOmzAovEie",
    "name": "Eiergeld",
    "name_english": "Egg money",
    "reference": "8008040"
  },
  "financial_account_id": null
}

json

application/json

Identities Payments