Creating Invoices received
This guide explains how to correctly fill out each field in the “Add Received Invoices” form.
Section 1: Received Invoice Information
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Field |
Description |
Required |
|---|---|---|
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Type |
Select the invoice type (e.g., Purchase Invoice, Expense Invoice). |
✅ |
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Document Type |
Choose the type of document (e.g., Invoice, Credit Note). |
✅ |
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Document No. |
Enter the unique invoice number as shown on the supplier’s invoice. |
✅ |
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Partner |
Select the supplier or partner company issuing the invoice. |
✅ |
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Existing Proformas |
Link this invoice to an existing proforma invoice, if applicable. |
❌ |
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Partner Document No. |
Supplier’s internal reference or invoice number (if different). |
✅ |
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Reference No. |
Internal reference number used by your organization. |
✅ |
|
Booking Number |
Enter the accounting or booking reference number. |
❌ |
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Purpose |
State the purpose of the payment (e.g., “Office Supplies”, “Consulting Fees”). |
✅ |
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Status |
Choose the current document status (e.g., Draft, Approved, Paid). |
✅ |
Section 2: Amount Values
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Field |
Description |
Required |
|---|---|---|
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Currency Code |
Select the currency in which the invoice is issued (e.g., USD, EUR). |
✅ |
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Total Amount Currency |
Enter the total invoice amount in the selected currency. |
✅ |
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Currency Rate |
Specify the exchange rate if the invoice currency differs from the company’s base currency. |
✅ |
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Total Amount |
Displays the total calculated amount based on line items (auto-calculated). |
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|
Amount Open |
Shows the remaining unpaid balance (auto-calculated). |
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Section 3: Dates
Enter the appropriate dates using the calendar picker.
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Field |
Description |
Required |
|---|---|---|
|
Invoice Date |
Date printed on the supplier’s invoice. |
✅ |
|
Date Received |
Date your organization received the invoice. |
✅ |
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Service Date |
Date when goods or services were provided. |
✅ |
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Booking Date |
Date when the invoice is entered in your accounting records. |
✅ |
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VAT Date |
Date used for VAT/tax reporting purposes. |
✅ |
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Payment Date |
Planned date for payment to the supplier. |
✅ |
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Paid At |
Actual date when payment was completed. |
✅ |
Section 4: Options
These switches and dropdowns define additional attributes of the invoice.
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Option |
Description |
Type |
|---|---|---|
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Paid By |
Select who paid (department, cost center, or account). |
Dropdown |
|
Proforma |
Toggle ON if the document is a proforma invoice. |
Switch |
|
Advance Payment |
ON if this is a prepayment invoice. |
Switch |
|
Credit Note |
ON if the invoice is a credit note (reduces balance). |
Switch |
|
Forecast |
ON if this invoice is part of a forecast, not an actual record. |
Switch |
|
Credit Card |
ON if payment was made via credit card. |
Switch |
|
Exported to Bank |
ON when this invoice has been exported to banking software. |
Switch |
|
Goods Documents Connected |
ON if connected to a delivery note or goods receipt. |
Switch |
|
Approval Status |
Select approval stage (Pending, Approved, Rejected). |
Dropdown |
Section 5: Additional Information
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Field |
Description |
Required |
|---|---|---|
|
Tags |
Add one or more tags to categorize the invoice (e.g., Office, Marketing, IT). |
❌ |
Section 6: Items
Each row represents one invoice line item. You can add multiple items per invoice.
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Field |
Description |
Required |
|---|---|---|
|
Ledger Account |
Select the account where this cost will be booked (from chart of accounts). |
✅ |
|
Product Posting Group |
Choose the related product or service posting group. |
❌ |
|
Cost Centers |
Assign the cost to a department, project, or cost center. |
❌ |
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Description |
Describe the goods or services (e.g., “Printer Paper A4 500 sheets”). |
✅ |
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Amount – Net |
Enter the net value (before tax). |
✅ |
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Quantity |
Enter how many units were invoiced. |
✅ |
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Unit |
Select the unit of measure (e.g., Piece, Hour, kg). |
✅ |
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Tax Rate (%) |
Enter applicable tax/VAT percentage. |
✅ |
|
Amount – Gross |
Automatically calculated based on Net + Tax. |
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Reverse Charge VAT |
Tick this if reverse charge rules apply. |
Optional |
Click ➕ Add New to include additional line items.