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Purchasing and payables in BYTE: orders, bills and batch payments
Order from suppliers, receive goods in full or in parts, record each bill, and pay several suppliers in one batch run. Every step posts to the general ledger.
Last updated: 2 November 2026
What it covers
- Purchase orders received in full or in part, with a goods-received bridge to the ledger.
- Supplier bills, with payments and the allocation of each payment to its bills.
- Batch payment runs that pay several suppliers in one run.
- Credit and debit notes, refunds and supplier returns.
- Post-dated cheques to suppliers, with their due dates.
- Stock received is valued at weighted average cost for each item and location.
How it works
- Raise a purchase order for each supplier.
- Receive the goods in full or in parts. Each receipt is bridged to the ledger.
- Record the supplier's bill, and any credit or debit note or return.
- Pay several suppliers in one batch run, and allocate each payment to its bills.
At a glance
Built means the feature is in BYTE's current build. BYTE is coming soon, so ask us for the status of anything you need.
| Area | What BYTE does | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Purchase orders | Received in full or in part, with a goods-received bridge to the ledger. | Built |
| Bills and payments | Supplier bills, and each payment allocated to its bills. | Built |
| Batch payment runs | Several suppliers paid in one run. | Built |
| Returns and notes | Credit and debit notes, refunds and supplier returns. | Built |
| Post-dated cheques | Post-dated cheques to suppliers, with their due dates. | Built |
| Stock cost | Weighted average cost for each item and location. | Built |
Ask us before you decide
- Ask for a demo of one purchase order, from the order to the receipt, the bill and the batch payment.
- Ask how a supplier return reaches the ledger and the stock.
- Ask which of these features are confirmed for your business before you decide.
Questions about purchasing in BYTE
Can I receive a supplier order in parts?
Yes. A purchase order can be received in full or in part, and each receipt is bridged to the ledger.
Can I pay several suppliers in one run?
Yes. Batch payment runs pay several suppliers at once, and each payment is allocated to its bills.
Can I give a supplier a post-dated cheque?
Yes. Post-dated cheques are built into purchases, with their due dates.
How is stock valued when I buy?
At weighted average cost for each item and location.