With AP Automation you automate the entire invoice process: invoices are automatically matched with purchase orders and discrepancies are flagged immediately. Thanks to nextAI you work faster, more accurately, and stay in control of your obligations.
Finance teams still spend hours every week manually processing, checking and approving invoices. That leads to errors, delays and a lack of insight.
See how ISPnext solves this ›Manually entering, checking and routing invoices takes unnecessary time and increases the risk of errors.
Outstanding obligations and invoice status are unclear, making cash flow planning difficult.
Without a full audit trail and controlled approval flows, the risk of compliance issues increases.
Invoices arrive via email, portals and paper. Manual entry into the ERP leads to data silos.
AP Automation is for organizations that want control over their invoice processing and strive for maximum efficiency. Ideal for growing organizations, those with complex administrations, or collaboration across multiple systems, suppliers and teams.
Finance departments that process invoices digitally and want to work faster and error free.
Procurement professionals who want to stay in control of obligations, budgets and contractual agreements.
IT project leaders looking for scalable and secure integrations with existing ERP systems.
Curious how automated invoice processing works in practice? With AP Automation you digitize the entire process.
Invoices in PDF, XML or on paper are automatically retrieved, scanned and read.
nextAI automatically recognizes invoice number, amount, VAT code and currency, faster and more accurately than manual entry.
Invoices are automatically matched with purchase orders; discrepancies are flagged immediately.
Invoices automatically follow the right approval flow, with full traceability.
After approval, invoices are automatically posted, paid and archived in a compliant way.
| Invoice | Supplier | Amount | Due date | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26899886 | BD Best Deal |
€ 320,30 | 02-06-2026 | Balanced |
| 26899731 | OD Office Depot |
€ 1.284,50 | 05-06-2026 | Awaiting approval |
| 26899654 | CW Croon Wolter & Dros |
€ 8.940,00 | 28-05-2026 | Price difference |
| 26899502 | KP KPN Zakelijk |
€ 442,15 | 10-06-2026 | Ready for payment |
| 26899410 | ST Staples NL |
€ 96,80 | 12-06-2026 | Paid |
| 26899388 | EN Engie Energie |
€ 2.110,00 | 15-06-2026 | In progress |
Add instructions so the model recognises invoice data better, for example "Invoice numbers always start with INV followed by 6 digits."
| Field | First run | Latest run | On invoice |
|---|---|---|---|
| Invoice number | 26899886 | 26899886 | 26899886 |
| Supplier | Bestdeal | Bestdeal | Best Deal |
| Header text | Not found | Philips Master TL-buis | — |
| PO number | P26000037 | P26000037 | P26000037 |
| Total amount | 320,3 | 320,30 | 320,30 |
| VAT amount | 55,59 | 55,59 | 55,59 |
| Description | PO number | Ordered | Invoiced | Difference | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aluminium cable tray 3m | 4500012288 | 40 pcs | 40 pcs | Match | € 4.760,00 |
| Installation material set XL | 4500012289 | 10 pcs | 13 pcs | +3 pcs | € 1.970,00 |
| Technician assembly hours | 4500012290 | 18 hrs | 18 hrs | Match | € 2.210,00 |
| GL account | Cost centre | Debit | Credit |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4210 Office supplies | Facility / Office | 264,71 | — |
| 1520 VAT receivable | — | 55,59 | — |
| 1600 Accounts payable | Best Deal | — | 320,30 |
| Total | 320,30 | 320,30 | |
ISPnext's AP Automation gives finance teams the tools to digitize invoice processing, shorten cycle times and stay in control of liabilities.
Request a demoEliminate manual work and reduce errors by automating processes. Manage incoming invoices efficiently and process invoices from one central platform.
Get immediate insight into outstanding invoices, obligations and financial risks with smart invoice software that keeps your cash flow clear.
Prevent duplicate payments, spot discrepancies early and comply with laws and regulations. With AP Automation, invoice approval runs digitally and under control.
More than 450 organizations work with ISPnext. From retail and logistics to food and business services: our customers choose a fast, accurate and clear accounts payable process.
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“Thanks to the ISPnext consultant, we have reached the most optimal alignment for matching!”
“Thanks to ISPnext, our approval process is fully integrated, providing more visibility and faster invoice processing.”
“Thanks to automated invoice processing with AP Automation, we have continuous insight into invoice status and processing is more consistent within our SAP environment.”
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Increase efficiency and ensure compliance with fully automated invoicing.
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Automated invoice processing, also known as digital or electronic invoice processing, is the process where incoming invoices are fully automatically processed. Think of recognizing, matching, approving and posting invoices without manual steps. This results in fewer errors, time savings and better compliance.
With good invoice processing software you process large numbers of invoices faster, error free and with real time insight. You save time, prevent duplicate payments and comply with laws and regulations. The software also helps with digital invoice processing and invoice automation.
Yes, with AP Automation you can manage incoming invoices directly linked to your ERP. The solution supports SAP, Exact, D365 and Infor, among others. This lets you benefit from automated invoice processing within your existing systems.
AP Automation (Accounts Payable Automation) helps companies process invoices fully automatically, from receipt to payment, which saves time, prevents errors and promotes compliance.
Touchless invoicing means invoices are processed without manual steps. This happens through AI, OCR and automatic matching with purchase orders, ensuring maximum efficiency.
With invoice matching software, incoming invoices are automatically compared with orders or contracts. This prevents discrepancies, speeds up approval and minimizes manual work.
Invoices are automatically routed through workflows based on preset rules, such as amount, budget holder or department. This increases speed, control and prevents delays in the payment process.
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