Overview

iVendNext’s Bulk Payment Entry lets you pay multiple invoices at once—ideal for handling payments to several suppliers or customers. This article explains how to create and manage bulk payments to save time and streamline your workflow.

What is a Bulk Payment Entry?

A Bulk Payment Entry is a single payment entry that adjusts against multiple invoices. Instead of creating individual payment entries for each invoice, you can consolidate them into one entry, making it easier to manage and track payments. This feature is especially useful for:

• Suppliers: Making payments for multiple purchase invoices at once.

• Customers: Receiving payments for multiple sales invoices in a single transaction.

• Internal Transfers: Managing bulk transfers between company accounts.

Key Benefits of Bulk Payment Entries

1. Time-Saving: Process multiple payments in a single entry, reducing manual effort.

2. Accuracy: Minimize errors by consolidating payments into one entry.

3. Efficiency: Streamline payment processes, especially for large volumes of transactions.

4. Audit Trail: Maintain a clear record of bulk payments for easy reconciliation.

Step-by-Step Guide to Creating a Bulk Payment Entry

Let’s walk through the process of creating a Bulk Payment Entry in iVendNext.

1. Accessing the Payment Entry Module

To create a Bulk Payment Entry, follow these steps:

1. Navigate to Home > Accounting > Accounts Receivable/Payable > Payment Entry.

2. Click on New to create a new Payment Entry.

2. Filling in the Payment Entry Details

Once you’re in the New Payment Entry screen, fill in the following details:

1. Payment Type:

• Receive: For payments received from customers.

• Pay: For payments made to suppliers.

• Internal Transfer: For transfers between company accounts.

2. Party Type:

• Select the type of party (e.g., Customer, Supplier).

3. Party:

• Select the specific customer or supplier.

4. Posting Date:

• Set the date on which the payment should be recorded.

5. Mode of Payment:

• Select the payment method (e.g., Bank, Cash, Wire Transfer).

6. Account Paid To/From:

• Select the bank or cash account from which the payment is made or received.

7. Amount Paid:

• Enter the total amount of the payment.

3. Fetching Outstanding Invoices

To allocate the payment to multiple invoices, follow these steps:

1. Click on Get Outstanding Invoices to fetch all unpaid invoices for the selected party.

2. In the Payment References table, you will see a list of all outstanding invoices.

3. Select the invoices to which the payment should be allocated.

4. Allocating the Payment Amount

Once the outstanding invoices are fetched, you can allocate the payment amount:

1. In the Payment References table, enter the Allocated Amount for each invoice.

2. The system will automatically distribute the payment amount across the selected invoices.

3. If the payment amount is less than the total outstanding amount, you can choose to partially allocate the payment.

5. Saving and Submitting the Bulk Payment Entry

Once all the details are filled in:

1. Click Save to save the Bulk Payment Entry.

2. Review the entry to ensure that the payment is correctly allocated to the invoices.

3. Click Submit to finalize the Bulk Payment Entry.

Common Use Cases for Bulk Payment Entries

Bulk Payment Entries are used in a variety of scenarios. Here are some common use cases:

1. Paying Multiple Suppliers

Scenario: You need to pay three suppliers for their respective purchase invoices.

• Payment Type: Pay

• Party Type: Supplier

• Party: Select the suppliers.

• Account Paid From: Bank Account

• Amount Paid: Total amount for all invoices.

• Allocate: Select the Purchase Invoices and allocate the payment.

2. Receiving Payments from a Customer

Scenario: A customer pays Rs. 50,000 against three outstanding Sales Invoices.

• Payment Type: Receive

• Party Type: Customer

• Party: Select the customer.

• Account Paid To: Bank Account

• Amount Paid: Rs. 50,000

• Allocate: Select the Sales Invoices and allocate the payment.

3. Internal Transfers

Scenario: You need to transfer funds between multiple company accounts.

• Payment Type: Internal Transfer

• Account Paid From: Bank Account

• Account Paid To: Cash Account

• Amount Paid: Total amount to be transferred.

Advanced Features of Bulk Payment Entries

iVendNext offers several advanced features to enhance the functionality of Bulk Payment Entries:

1. Multi-Currency Support:

• Record bulk payments in foreign currencies.

• The system automatically calculates exchange gains or losses.

2. Payment Reconciliation:

• Reconcile bulk payments with invoices using the Payment Reconciliation tool.

• Automatically allocate payments to outstanding invoices.

3. Write-Offs:

• Write off small differences in payment amounts due to rounding errors or currency fluctuations.

• The difference amount is recorded in a write-off account.

4. Cheque Printing:

• Print cheques directly from Bulk Payment Entries using the Cheque Print Format.