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Invoice Automate Essentials: Frequently Asked Questions
Invoice Automate Essentials: Frequently Asked Questions
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What type of files can be uploaded?

Invoice Automate can process the following files:

  • pdf

  • jpg

  • jpeg

  • png

You need to ensure that each file is one invoice per file. Invoice Automate is not able to process word documents or excel files.

Any invoices in zip files will been to be fully extracted before they are uploaded.

Is there a page limit per invoice?

There is no page limit for Invoice Automate Essentials. Please ensure that each file is one invoice per file.

Can I email my invoices?

Yes you can email your invoices, please see the Email Invoice Guide link for more details.

Can I add invoices other than water and rates? Like maintenance invoices?

Yes you can add any type of invoice that requires you to make a payment on from your property manage trust accounting software.

Can I setup invoice descriptions to pre-fill automatically?

Yes you can through the Settings: Invoice Description Library Settings. Within this section, you can set up your descriptions for either creditor types or individual creditors. This can be done for both the owner invoice descriptions and tenant invoice descriptions.

How to create Tenancy Invoices?

Once you have processed an invoice, there is an option on the invoice detail view “Create Tenancy Invoice”, where you can define the tenant, service account invoice amount, and the due date.

Once you have filled in the details, you can simply create the invoice, the system will send the invoice for both the creditor and the tenant service account selected in PT.

How will I know if there are duplicated invoices?

If there are similar invoices received and if there are invoices that were uploaded previously, then the system will notify the duplicates matching and show a "Duplicate" tag.

When you select a duplicated invoice under the pending approval section, the system will prompt you with a preview of the invoice and a reference to the duplicated invoice.

You can see the fields that were duplicated via the reason for the duplication. Those fields will be highlighted as well.

Can I delete a duplicated invoice?

Yes, select a duplicated invoice under the pending approval section and click "Delete" for that particular invoice.

Can I restore a deleted invoice?

Yes, when an invoice is deleted, it will be moved to the recycle bin. The invoice will only be completely removed after 90 days. If within 90 days, you can select and restore the invoice.

Upon restoring the invoice, it will be moved back to the previous state where it was prior to deletion.

Where do invoices go after it has been created?

When an invoice is approved, this will sync back to your property management trust software for payment. Any tenancy invoices also created will sync back at the same time.

Can I add a note to an invoice?

Yes you can within the 'Property Details' section. You can click on the note to edit and also. mark this to save it against future invoices for this property. These notes do not sync back to the trust accounting system.

Can I file an invoice so a copy is saved and have it not sent for payment?

Yes you can using the 'File Only' function. This will save a copy of the invoice against the owner's documents. It won't send the invoice for payment processing.

How do I access support?

Support can be accessed through the messenger icon in the bottom right corner. There are a number of helpful articles, guides, release notes along with our live chat team.

Where do invoices go after it has been created?

The invoice will be moved to the specific service account of the creditor in Property Tree.

Can I bulk review and approve invoices?

Yes there is a bulk review and approval function. You will be able to see all the key details of the invoice, such as address, creditor and amount. These can then reviewed individually if needed and adjusted, then approved in bulk. You will have options to deselect invoices that you do not wish to approve as well.

How can I create an instalment basis invoice?

Creation and management of invoice instalments is a 'Premium' feature. You will need to upgrade your Invoice Automate to have access to this feature. Please get in touch with us to discuss this further.

Can Invoice Automate send out reminders?

Creation and the sending of reminders to both creditors and property managers is a 'Premium' feature. You will need to upgrade your Invoice Automate to have access to this feature. Please get in touch with us to discuss this further.

Does Invoice Automate auto calculate my tenants water bill based on lease start date?

Yes, the tenant bill created will use the pro-rata amount of days to calculate that new tenants usage.

Does Invoice Automate pull water meter reading from Inspection Manager?

Yes, the water meter reading from Inspection Manager can be sent to Invoice Automate if you enable the setting under the 'General Settings'.

How do I remove pages I don't want that have come from the utility provider?

These pages can't be removed once in the system, Invoice Automate will just scan the relevant details from the document.

How can I see a list of properties that haven't had an invoice this month?

Invoice Automate has an extensive Insights section which is a 'Premium' feature. You will need to upgrade your Invoice Automate to have access to this feature. Please get in touch with us to discuss this further.

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