Delivering Robust Financial Control through Accounts Payable Automation

Cloud based Nothing to Install

Zahara provides accounts payable software that you can access anywhere, no matter the device. All you need is an internet connection and Zahara will update in real-time. Instead of limiting your team with on-premise tech, you can monitor spend from home or on site.

Automated Approvals

Reduce delays and promote faster decision making with multi-step invoice approval workflows. Substitute the traditional paper and spreadsheet tracking methods for convenient email or mobile-app purchase approvals.

Control Costs With POs

Know your costs before you commit to spending. Zahara lets you set strict budgets for particular departments and use multi-step approval workflows to decline, amend, or approve purchase orders.

Accelerate Invoice Processing

Pay your invoices 9 times faster, with less effort on your part. Zahara’s in-built invoice processing OCR software can accurately read your invoices for you, down to the line item. Unleash the full potential of your time and resources with Zahara's seamless invoice management.

Live Insights and Reporting

Real-time visibility helps you monitor and control your spending. Zahara's advanced reporting and analysis shows you who's buying what, when, and from who. With a complete audit trail and GRNs, you never have to wonder which step is holding up the process.

Bulk Pay Your Suppliers

Zahara enables effortless transactions from your current bank, even for international remittances. Say goodbye to cumbersome processes and embrace a seamless solution to pay your suppliers promptly and efficiently.

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Zahara helps organisations pay their bills more easily and control costs through the use of multi-step approval workflows, automated invoice processing and real-time visibility of all spending.

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Are we right for you?

Honest fit check — we tell you if Zahara is the right AP automation for your team, not just a sales pitch.
Estimated annual saving — based on your invoice volume, team size and region (GBP, USD or AUD).
Recommended reading — approvals, purchase orders, fraud control and reporting, ranked by impact.
Works with your stack — Xero, Sage 50, Sage 200, Sage Intacct, QuickBooks Online, MS Business Central, MYOB.

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Q: What are the benefits of Accounts Payable Automation?

Accounts Payable Automation reduces manual entry, speeds up approvals, and improves accuracy. With Zahara, invoices are captured digitally, routed for approval automatically, and tracked from purchase order to payment. This saves time, reduces errors, and provides clear visibility of cash flow.

Q: How do your payments work?

Once enabled, you will have an account with Currencies Direct. Transfer funds from your bank into currency wallets to buy and hold currencies. In Zahara, select approved invoices and pay from your chosen wallet for easier batch runs, competitive FX rates, and tighter control.

Q: How does your AP Automation software streamline the accounts payable process?

Zahara centralises the process from requisition to payment. Capture invoices, route approvals automatically, match to POs where needed, and keep a full audit trail to reduce manual entry, cut errors, and shorten cycle times.

Q: Can your software integrate with our existing ERP or accounting system?

Yes. We offer direct integrations with many systems and support file-based exports and API-driven workflows. We’ll help design the best approach so invoices post cleanly into your finance system.

Q: What security measures are in place to protect sensitive financial data?

Zahara runs on Microsoft Azure. Data is encrypted at rest and in transit. We support SSO with Microsoft and two-factor authentication, use role-based access controls, hold Cyber Essentials Plus certification, and undergo annual independent security testing.

Q: How does the software handle multi-currency and multi-language invoices?

Each business unit has a base currency, while POs and invoices can use any currency. Invoice recognition detects currencies and handles most European languages. The reporting API includes transaction data and historical exchange rates for accurate reporting in tools like Power BI.

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Compatibility quiz

Step 1 of 4

How big is your finance or AP team?

Where are you based?

What sector are you in?

Do you manage invoices across multiple companies or entities?

Please select your team size and location to continue.

Tell us how things work today.

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How many supplier invoices do you process each month?

400/mo

< 503,000+

How are invoices currently handled?

Which accounting system do you use?

Do you raise purchase orders before invoices arrive?

Roughly how many purchase orders per month?

150/mo

< 50900+

Please select your invoice handling and accounting system to continue.

What keeps you up at night?

Toggle everything that applies — the more honest the better.

Invoice processing takes too long

Approvals get stuck or lost

Duplicate or fraudulent invoices

No real visibility on spend

Manual purchase order process

Chasing people to approve things

Nothing selected yet

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If Zahara nails it for you, what does that mean?

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WHAT'S INCLUDED

Annual saving - Estimated from your inputs

Monthly saving - Labour, errors and fraud

Error rate - Current finance baseline

Cost per invoice - Compared to £0.60 with Zahara

Monthly time savings

+24%

Zahara
Implemented

Per person -

Per team -

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Automation efficiency gain

- Faster month-end

100%

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Frequently asked questions

What are the benefits of Accounts Payable Automation?

Accounts Payable Automation reduces manual entry, speeds up approvals, and improves accuracy. With Zahara, invoices are captured digitally, routed for approval automatically, and tracked from purchase order to payment. This saves time, reduces errors, and gives clear visibility of cash flow.

How do your payments work?

Once enabled, you will have an account with Currencies Direct. Transfer funds from your bank into currency wallets to buy and hold currencies. In Zahara, select approved invoices and pay from your chosen wallet. This gives you easier batch runs, competitive FX rates, and tighter control over outbound payments.

How does your AP Automation software streamline the accounts payable process?

Zahara centralises the process from requisition to payment. Capture invoices, route them for approval automatically, match to POs where needed, and keep a full audit trail. You’ll cut manual entry, reduce errors, and shorten cycle times, with every step visible in one portal.

Can your software integrate with our existing ERP or accounting system?

Yes. We have direct integrations with many systems and can also export the data you need for file-based imports or API-driven workflows. We’ll work with you to design the best approach—fully automated or a simple scheduled export—so invoices post cleanly into your finance system.

What security measures are in place to protect sensitive financial data?

Zahara runs on Microsoft Azure. Data is encrypted at rest and in transit. We support single sign-on with Microsoft and two-factor authentication, with role-based access controls. We’re Cyber Essentials Plus certified and undergo independent security testing every year.

How does the software handle multi-currency and multi-language invoices?

Each business unit has a base currency, while POs and invoices can use any currency. Our invoice recognition detects currencies and handles most European languages. The reporting API exposes transaction data and historical exchange rates, so tools like Power BI can produce accurate, dated reports. For settlement workflows, see supplier payments.