How to enter an outstanding account, payable to a supplier
To enter in an an outstanding account which is payable to a supplier, just follow the steps below:
- Go to the Expenses Menu.
- Click on New Invoice.
- Select the invoice type as other if the supplier is for general expenses or stock if the supplier provides inventory.
- Select the supplier from the drop down list.
Note: If the supplier is not in the list, you can add the supplier by clicking on the supplier name in blue. - In the invoice number field type 'Opening Balance'.
- Select whether you want the invoice (outstanding amount) to include tax. Generally it would not include tax as an outstanding opening balance.
- Enter the amount you owe the supplier into the Tax Inc field.
Note: If you selected other in the invoice type field you will first need to click the '+' next to additional costs, select the type of expense this supplier provides and then enter the amount owing. - Click Save.
- To enter in another opening balance, click add new invoice at the bottom right of the screen.