In this article, we’ll first address the question: why opt for a instead of a ? The most straightforward reason is that Purchase Invoices are used when the purchased item doesn’t need to be associated with a Jobsheet.
For example, if you need to purchase a workshop tool for use in your garage, you’ll create a Purchase Invoice, allowing it to be posted directly to the relevant General Ledger (G/L) Account.
Purchase Invoices are also suitable for handling any incoming bills, such as tyre disposal invoices, utility bills, and similar expenses.
To create a
From the Role Centre/Home Screen, select followed by
In the list, select to create a new a Purchase Invoice.
Select the , and enter the .
In the sub-page, fill in the details of what to purchase.
- Choose relevant type.
- G/L Account
- Item
- Fixed Asset
- Charge (Item)
- External Service
- - Input Part number/ G/L Account etc.
- - Type what you will want to appear on the purchase invoice.
- - This will usually be . If you are part of a multi branch ensure correct Branch is selected.
- - Fill in quantity as per your supplier invoice.
- - Select relevant Unit of Measure.
- - Insert cost to use including VAT (This can be changed not to include VAT within the Vendor Card).
Once you confirm that the vendor invoice’s cost and document date matches with those on the and that the posting date is correct, select , followed by from the menu bar.
After that, select when prompted 'Do you want to post the invoice?'
The purchase will now be posted and recorded in the system.