Prerequisites
- Suppliers are set up under
Buying > Supplier - Expense and liability accounts exist under
Accounts > Chart of Accounts
Overview
Overview
What it does:Allows you to capture purchase invoices, schedule and record payments, and view aging reports for all outstanding payables.Why it matters:
- Ensures timely supplier payments and avoids late fees
- Provides visibility into upcoming cash outflows
- Strengthens vendor trust and supports better procurement decisions
1.0 Enter a Purchase Invoice
- Navigate to
Buying > Purchase Invoice > New - Select Supplier, Posting Date, and Company
- Add item lines or expense descriptions, quantities, rates, and tax rules
- Review Total Amount and Due Date
- Click Save and then Submit
If you received goods via a Purchase Receipt, click
Get Items From > Purchase Receipt to auto-populate lines.1.1 Schedule Payments
- Open the submitted Purchase Invoice
- In the Payment Schedule section, click Add Row
- Specify Installment Date and Amount (percentage or fixed)
- Click Save
1.2 Record Payments
- Go to
Accounts > Payment Entry > New - Set Payment Type = Pay, Party Type = Supplier, and choose the Supplier
- Link open Purchase Invoices in the References table
- Confirm Paid Amount, Mode of Payment, and Paid From (bank/cash account)
- Click Save, then Submit
1.3 Monitor Payables Aging
- Open
Accounts > Reports > Payables Aging - Filter by Company, From Date / To Date, or Supplier
- Click Refresh to view:
- Invoice dates and due dates
- Outstanding amounts grouped by aging buckets (0–30, 31–60 days, etc.)