Enter Supplier Invoice (Bill)
This guide explains how to record an invoice received from a supplier.
Recording a New Invoice
Navigate to Accounts Payable > Transactions > Invoices > Add Invoice.
Invoice Header
- Supplier: Select the supplier from whom you received the bill.
- Purchase Order (Optional): If this invoice relates to a previously raised PO, select it here to link them.
- Invoice Date: The date on the supplier's invoice.
- Description: A brief summary of what the invoice is for (e.g., "Monthly Cleaning Services").
- Invoice Reference: The invoice number provided by the supplier. This is critical for avoiding duplicates.
Invoice Line Items
You can record line items as either inventory Items or direct Expenses (Accounts).
- Type:
- Item: For inventory or tracked service items.
- Account: To post directly to an expense account (e.g., Office Supplies, Rent).
- Item / Account: Select the specific item or GL account.
- Description: Describe the line item.
- VAT Type: Select the VAT rate charged by the supplier.
- Qty: Quantity purchased.
- Unit Cost: Cost per unit (excluding VAT).
- VAT: The system calculates the VAT amount based on the rate and cost.
- Total: Displays the line total.
Finalizing
- Check the Grand Total against the physical invoice you received.
- Click Submit (or similar button) to save the invoice.
- The invoice will now appear in the Supplier Invoice List.