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:

  1. Go to the Expenses Menu.
  2. Click on New Invoice.
  3. Select the invoice type as other if the supplier is for general expenses or stock if the supplier provides inventory.
  4. 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.
  5. In the invoice number field type 'Opening Balance'.
  6. Select whether you want the invoice (outstanding amount) to include tax. Generally it would not include tax as an outstanding opening balance.
  7. 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.
  8. Click Save.
  9. To enter in another opening balance, click add new invoice at the bottom right of the screen.