AP Automation, or Accounts Payable Automation, is revolutionizing how businesses handle invoice processing and financial workflows. Integrating AP Automation with your accounting software, such as Xer…
Integrating AP automation software like Zahara with Sage Intacct improves financial efficiency by automating manual tasks, speeding up payment workflows, reducing errors, ensuring up-to-date financial…
The best solution against fraud might be Automated Accounts Approval Fraud is on the rise. Figures from Crowe’s Annual Fraud Indicator show that the UK private sector lost an eye watering £157.8…
Looking for an integrated AP Automation Solution for your ERP System? This article looks at different ways to handle ERP integrations – but as your here, let us quickly mention Zahara. Our software …
In this article we cover everything to do with OCR Software (Optical Character Recognition), we'll explain what it actually is and how it works. Expanding on that you'll learn about the different type…
This blog post will discuss the best invoice processing systems available in the UK market, highlighting their features, benefits, and unique characteristics. Additionally, we will explore the term 'i…
Workflow Automation: An Introduction to Automated Accounts Payable It doesn't even need to be said at this point, but we love automated workflows here at Zahara! Automated accounts payable (AP) wor…
What are the benefits of Accounts Payable Automation? Time Savings Automating your invoice processing is the single most effective thing you can do to optimise your AP function. AP automation tools …
The Complete explanation of purchase order automation It might sound obvious, but there's more that goes into purchase order automation than you might think. Purchase order automation allows yo…
Improving Payment Runs Whether you're new to the world of finance and in training, or you're curious how you can bring your payment methods into the 21st century, we've got all the fundamentals cover…
What is accounts payable automation? The accounting world is raving about the benefits of automation and for good reason. Great accounts payable automation processes help you take slow, repetitive ta…
Every company will have a slightly different invoice processing method, especially if they're automating and using different systems. However, there's one thing that every company must do, regardless …
What is Accounts Payable? Accounts Payable refers to the amount of money a business owes to its suppliers for goods or services received on credit. It is a short-term debt and a liability on the bala…
See Zahara at Accountex London 2024!  For the third year in a row, we’re exhibiting at Accountex, and we can’t wait to get back to ExCel and bring you all our exciting updates from last year.…
Easy International Payments in 2024 If you work in finance, you'll know that managing your company’s transactions is a crucial responsibility for every finance team, especially when it comes to han…
Purchase Order Management (POM) plays a crucial role in the efficient operation of businesses, particularly those scaling up and wanting to take control of costs in a more structured way. So, Would …
Best Practices for 2024 Financial management is changing all the time, and the need for efficient and streamlined accounts payable processes has never been more important. Once a business grows, it m…
If you're reading this article, you may have heard much about AP automation and wondered if it lives up to the hype. Perhaps you're considering invoice processing software, but feel overwhelmed by the…
Accounts payable management is a critical component of sound financial practices. The Institute of Financial Operations and Leadership recommend "mastering the latest software" as one of the best ways…
It's Time for a Finance Revamp in 2024 A classic line we hear at Zahara all too often is “We are too small for POs". We completely agree that an owner-managed business is too small; however, if emp…
An Introduction to Invoice Approval Automation We all know that time is money, but how many of us actually live up to that mantra? If you haven't yet invested in an invoice approval system, that's ti…
I needed to solve a problem in PowerQuery / PowerBI for summarising totals in a table colum and assigning the values into another table without repeating these values on each row. In our reporting AP…
Congratulations on your new accounts payable starter role! The first few weeks of a new job are often tricky no matter the industry- we’ve all been there. Between finding your feet, grappling with o…
Are you new to the world of accounts payable (AP), or are you a seasoned veteran who just wants to make sure you have all your bases covered? Wherever you are on your journey towards AP automation enl…
‘We’re too small to need accounts payable software!’ is something we hear all the time. Now, we accept that may be true, as there will be some businesses who are genuinely too small for the cost…
Introduction We have had reports and read forum articles expressing concerns and annoyance with recent changes to Dext's pricing, especially in the bookkeeping community. Dext has an incredibly loyal…
It’s a story as old as time. You don’t feel heard. Your loyalty is tested. You feel devalued as a customer. You give more than you’re getting. The price skyrockets while functionality plummets. …
Different Types of Purchase Orders What is a Purchase Order? A purchase order (PO) is a legally binding document issued by a buyer to a seller, detailing a purchase transaction. It basically a…
This one’s for all our lovely Zahara customers. During setup, and further into your Zahara journey, there are certain queries that pop up most often. Our goal when we made Zahara was to c…
Running a small business can be both rewarding and challenging, especially when it comes to managing finances. Many small business owners find themselves juggling their own bookkeeping and financial m…
We all want smooth financial processes (unless you’re someone who thrives on chaos), but when you’re struggling it can be hard to see the best path to take to streamline your accounts payable syst…
Will robots take my job? It’s the question on everyone’s minds, but something no one wants to discuss out loud, just in case they inadvertently speak it into reality. According to Beyond Agency, t…
So, you think you might need Accounts Payable, AP management automation software, but where do you begin? The world of AP tech is ever-growing, which comes with a whole host of pros and cons. On the …
We all want smooth financial processes (unless you’re someone who thrives on chaos), but when you’re struggling it can be hard to see the best path to take to streamline your accounts payable syst…
It’s no secret that running a small business comes with its fair share of challenges, with finances and purchase order management being a top concern. Many business owners end up managing their ow…
Handling your AP process has traditionally been a laborious and error-prone ordeal, typically burdened with manual data entry. However, the future of AP automation is now! Advancements in automation s…
A key responsibility for every finance team is to manage your company’s transactions, and one of those key tasks is to handle payments to vendors and suppliers. Not only are manual processes arduous…
To keep up with the lightning speed of today’s business world, automating manual processes is a one-way ticket to staying ahead of the curve. For finance teams, we recommend automating your invoice …
Have you heard about Man Maths? It’s the logical decision making that men (this one in particular) often use to justify a purchase they are planning to make. The second biggest purchase most of us …
It was only when I had finished my accountancy training, left practice and had worked in industry for 2 years, that I fully understood the point of PO's. They might not be an exciting topic but they …
Having an effective Accounts Payable process is a key responsibility of every finance team. Effective AP ensures vendors are paid on time, helping you maintain good relationships with your suppliers a…
"We have Xero, why do we need an Accounts Payable solution?" We hear this all the time, it’s a fair question, and Xero is a great product, in fact we often recommend it. Yet, Xero is designed to…
Accountex 2023. We’re off to London again!  2022 was our first year exhibiting at Accountex and we cannot wait for Accountex 2023. The buzz and excitement, the bright colours, all the people w…
Finance Team Problems in 2023 – An insight from over 200 discussions. As we hit mid-March, our team has spoken to more than two hundred Finance Teams this year, some looking at AP automation, som…
Getting invoice processing right is essential to maintaining cash flow and keeping the books in order. However, manually processing invoices can be a time-consuming and error-prone task, which is why …
As a finance team, one of your main priorities is to ensure that your company's payment processing system is running smoothly and efficiently. It enables you to receive payments from customers and m…
For finance teams, having an efficient purchase order approvals process is critical in maintaining effective procurement processes. They help to ensure that purchases are made in line with budget c…