Welcome to this walkthrough on how to create expenses for BPAY creditors in Re-Leased. This guide is aimed at helping you streamline the process of managing BPAY invoice payments for properties. By the end of this article, you will be confident in completing the entire process, from generating a new expense invoice to finalizing the details for a BPAY transaction.
Setting the BPAY Creditor and Details
Identify the Creditor issuing the invoice:
- On the Expense Invoice, select the Creditor in the From field. If the Creditor is a BPAY Creditor, you will see BPAY fields appear on the invoice form.
- Adjust the BPAY CRN (Customer Reference Number) if needed by checking against property and area details or adding a new one.
- Enter the BPAY Biller Code if it's not already saved. This will automatically save for future transactions with this Creditor.
If you are processing an invoice from a new Creditor, you'll have the opportunity to create a record for them during this step. Just be sure to mark them as a BPAY Creditor to ensure the appropriate fields appear.
Starting the Invoice Process
Navigate to Income & Expenses, then select New Expense Invoice from the dropdown located at the top right of the page. After choosing the appropriate company within Re-Leased, you'll be directed to the expense invoice creation page. Here's what to focus on:
- Related Property: Every BPAY Expense Invoice must be tied to a specific Property.
- Related Area: If you receive invoices for the entire property, leave this blank. If the invoices are for specific areas within the property, choose the corresponding Area.
- Related Tenancy: To link the expense to a tenancy (great for on-charging), select from the narrowed down list of tenancies based on the Property and Area selected.
Completing the Expense Invoice
Fill out the remaining details on your Expense Invoice. The BPAY details you've entered will be used for subsequent disbursements and the generation of the BPAY Bank file.