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Invoices

 

Create and manage one-time invoices for your customers.

Invoices allow you to bill customers one-time for products and services while keeping track of payments and outstanding balances.

Invoices can be created manually or generated automatically through subscriptions and collections.

Creating an Invoice

To create a new invoice, select Create.

The invoice creation screen allows you to select a customer, add products, configure payment collection methods, and customise invoice content.


Selecting a Customer

An invoice must be linked to a customer.

You can:

  • Select an existing customer
  • Create a new customer directly from the invoice screen

Adding Products

Products determine what will be billed to the customer.

Products can be selected from your product catalogue and include:

  • One-time products
  • Recurring products
  • A combination of both

Billing Behaviour

Product TypeBilling Behaviour
One-time ProductBilled once only.
Recurring ProductBilled once only. A collection or subscription needs to be created for recurring collections.
One-time + Recurring ProductsSame as above

For more advanced recurring billing:

  • Use Subscriptions for recurring card payments.
  • Use Collections for recurring EFT Debit Orders, Registered Mandates (RM), and DebiCheck collections.

VAT

All product prices are entered exclusive of VAT.

When Include VAT is enabled, VAT is automatically calculated and added to the invoice total.


Invoice Due Date

The invoice due date determines when payment is expected from the customer.

Common options include:

  • Due on receipt
  • Due in 7 days
  • Due in 14 days
  • Due in 30 days

Default invoice terms can be configured under:

Invoice Settings


Payment Collection

Choose how payment should be collected.

Request Payment

Creates a standard invoice requesting payment from the customer.

The customer receives the invoice and can pay manually.

Autocharge Customer

Automatically charges a saved payment method linked to the customer.

This option is useful for customers with stored card payment methods.


Enable Include link to payment page to add an online payment link to the invoice.

When enabled:

  • A payment page link is added to the invoice email.
  • Customers can pay online using card payment methods.
  • Payment status updates automatically once payment is received.

This option is intended for card payments and online checkout payments.


Invoice Customisation

Invoices can optionally include:

  • Memo
  • Footer text
  • Payment link
  • Custom invoice due dates

Default memo and footer values can be configured under:

Invoice Settings


Invoice Preview

A real-time preview is available while creating an invoice.

Invoice Preview

This preview shows exactly how the PDF invoice will appear to the customer.

Email Preview

This preview shows the email that will be sent together with the invoice.


Saving an Invoice

The following options are available:

OptionDescription
Save as DraftSave the invoice without sending it.
SaveSave the invoice.
Save and SendSave and immediately email the invoice to the customer.

Managing Invoices

All invoices are displayed within the invoice list.

The invoice list displays:

  • Customer
  • Invoice number
  • Total amount
  • Billing interval
  • Status
  • Due date
  • Date sent
  • Creation date

Use the filters and search functionality to quickly locate invoices.


Invoice Actions

Each invoice provides additional actions through the action menu.

ActionDescription
Download PDFDownload a copy of the invoice PDF.
Copy Payment LinkCopy the online payment link if checked.
Edit InvoiceModify a draft invoice. This will hide if the invoice was issued
DuplicateCreate a copy of an existing invoice.
Go to CustomerOpen the associated customer profile.
Delete DraftRemove an unsent draft invoice. This will hide if the invoice was issued

Invoice Statuses

StatusDescription
DraftInvoice has been created but not yet sent.
IssuedInvoice has been sent to the customer.
PaidInvoice has been successfully paid.
OverduePayment has not been received by the due date.
VoidInvoice has been cancelled and is no longer payable.
UncollectableThe invoice was marked as uncollectable

Best Practices

  • Create products before creating invoices.
  • Use recurring products when billing customers on a regular basis.
  • Enable payment links to improve collection rates.
  • Use invoice previews to verify branding and formatting before sending.
  • Configure default invoice settings under Invoice Settings.
  • Use subscriptions and collections for fully automated recurring billing workflows.