AUTOMOTIVE Ap Automation:

For Dealer Groups and Service Chains

Bring consistency to automotive AP across branches and entities – prevent payment errors and keep real-time visibility into liabilities and spend.

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Trusted by Finance Teams in Automotive Industry

Backlogs Don’t Just Hurt AP, They Hurt the Business

Automotive finance moves fast: high invoice volume, scattered suppliers, approvals across every site. Manual AP turns routine invoices into delays, holds, and constant follow-ups.

Invoices flood in from parts, tyres, repairs, logistics daily.

POs differ by branch, so matching becomes manual all over.

GRNs show up late, causing holds, disputes, and rework everywhere.

Approvals stall across sites, managers, shifts, and inboxes too often.

Spend visibility vanishes between workshop, warehouse & HQ for teams.

Supplier calls spike when invoice status updates take hours weekly.

Automotive AP Automation Features That Cover Your Full Workflow

Everything your AP team needs to process invoices faster, reduce rework, and stay in control across branches and service centres.

Invoice Capture & Data Extraction

Unify invoice intake across branches, workshops, and head office.

Capture invoices from email, uploads, scans, and e-invoices.
Extract header + line data from varied supplier formats.
Remove manual keying before invoices enter processing.

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AI + Human Data Validation

Get invoice data you can trust before it hits your ERP.

Validate flagged fields with an assurance layer.
Reduce rework caused by messy formats and reissued invoices.
Improve first-pass accuracy from day one.

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Line-Level PO + GRN Matching

Built for automotive PO reality across sites and suppliers.

Match invoices to POs and goods received at line level.
Flag missing GRNs, price variances, and shortages automatically.
Prevent overpayments and reduce exception firefighting.

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Automated Coding for Site Spend

Keep GL and cost coding consistent across locations.

Auto-apply coding rules based on history and logic.
Support non-PO spend without spreadsheets and manual routing.
Reduce month-end clean-up from miscoding and gaps.

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Role-Based Approval Workflows

Move approvals without inbox chasing across managers and sites.

Route by location, supplier, value, department, or entity.
Send automated reminders and track delays by owner.
Maintain full visibility into who approved what, when.

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Centralised AP Workspace

Stop losing invoices across inboxes and shared drives.

One hub for invoices, POs, GRNs, and exceptions.
Track status end-to-end across every location.
Keep all notes and actions attached to the invoice.

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Live Dashboards for AP Control

Spot delays early before they become a month-end problem.

Real-time view of pending, overdue, and blocked invoices.
Filter by site, supplier, approver, or entity.
Spot recurring exception causes and slow approval points.

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Supplier Self-Service Portal

Reduce supplier chasing and protect relationships.

Let suppliers submit invoices and track payment status.
Cut routine “where’s my invoice?” emails and calls.
Resolve issues faster with shared visibility on status.

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What Changes When Automotive AP Runs on Automation

Kefron AP delivers automotive accounts payable automation that removes daily friction, so invoices move through capture, matching, and approvals with less re-keying and fewer follow-ups across every location.

Fewer Manual Touchpoints

AP teams stop re-keying data and fixing avoidable errors.

Faster Approvals Across Sites

Invoices move even when managers are busy or off-site.

Cleaner PO Discipline

Exceptions surface early instead of at month-end.

Clear Liability Visibility

Know what’s approved, pending, and committed in real time.

Reduced Supplier Noise

Status transparency cuts inbound calls and emails.

Audit-Ready by Default

Every invoice is searchable, traceable, and exportable.

Automotive Invoice Automation Results You Can Measure

Automotive customers typically see measurable improvements across accuracy, throughput, approvals, and cost, because invoices are validated, matched, and tracked before they ever reach the ERP.

99%+ Data Accuracy

Verified before posting to your ERP.

Up to 80% Faster Processing

From intake through to final approval.

70–90% Touchless Invoices

Depending on how complex invoices are.

Approval Cycles Cut Fast

With routing and reminders built in.

67% Lower Cost per Invoice

By cutting manual AP work significantly.

Zero Duplicate Payments

With controls that block repeats automatically.

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ERP Integration Without the Headaches

Kefron AP integrates with your ERP with minimal IT lift, using the right connection method for your environment.

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What Finance Teams Say

See how dealer groups and service chains improve PO/GRN matching and maintain clearer control from invoice receipt through payment readiness.

Kefron AP’s invoice automation has cut the time to process invoices from days to just a few hours. Adding the approvals automation feature to our invoice approval solution has further expedited approval times

John O'Halloran,  

Financial Controller, DAF

With Kefron AP , the history of the document is easily accessible. I know longer have to go through piles of papers and chase people for approvals.

Fran Hole,

Finance Manager,
 Heritage Parts Centre

We chose Kefron AP to automate our accounts payable as we grow due to their ability to handle complex invoice processes and seamless integration with our POS and NetSuite. It was one of the best integrations we've ever experienced.

Finance Transformation Manager,  Gills Point S Tire & Auto Service

With Kefron AP , the history of the document is easily accessible. I know longer have to go through piles of papers and chase people for approvals.

Fran Hole,

Finance Manager,
 Heritage Parts Centre

How Automotive Accounts Payable Automation Works

Kefron AP brings every invoice into one flow: intake and extract the data, validate and match it to POs/GRNs where needed, send it to the right approvers, then post clean data to your ERP.

Invoice arrives via email or upload

AI extracts and structures the data

Data assurance team reviews flagged fields

Invoice is coded, matched, and routed for approval

Final validation and ERP sync

Archived with full audit trail

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How DAF Truck Services Strengthened Controls and Sped Processing

DAF Truck Services used Kefron AP to automate data capture and approvals, getting invoices into the ERP by next day and making processing ~80% faster.

Product:

Invoice Automation

Industry:

Automotive / Truck Services

erp:

Keyloop

Region:

IRE, UK

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How M50 Truck & Van Centre Gained Full Invoice Transparency

M50 Truck & Van Centre implemented Kefron AP to digitise and centralise invoices, enabling instant retrieval and a fully searchable AP archive.

Product:

Invoice Automation

Industry:

Automotive / Services

erp:

Autoline Kerridge

Region:

IRE

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How Heritage Parts Centre Reached 90% Touch-Free Invoice Management

Heritage Parts Centre automated PL invoice processing with Kefron AP, reaching up to 90% touch-free invoices and sharply reducing human errors.

Product:

Invoice Automation

Industry:

Automotive Parts Retail

erp:

Sage

Region:

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Move Faster with Automotive AP Automation You Can Trust

Reduce manual follow-ups and keep invoices moving across every location, so AP spends less time chasing and more time processing.

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Frequently asked questions:

What is automotive accounts payable automation?

Automotive accounts payable automation digitises and streamlines invoice capture, validation, PO/GRN matching, approvals, and audit trails, so high-volume AP runs faster with fewer manual steps.

Can this handle invoices from hundreds of parts and service suppliers?

Yes. Kefron AP captures invoices in multiple formats and standardises the data so your team isn’t constantly re-keying or rebuilding supplier templates.

How does it support PO and GRN matching in automotive operations?

Kefron AP matches invoices to POs and goods received notes, flags variances, and routes exceptions for review, so mismatches don’t turn into long email threads.

What about non-PO invoices from workshops and branches?

Non-PO invoices can be captured, coded, and routed through approvals using your rules, so branch spend is still controlled and traceable.

Can we run different approval rules by location, entity, or cost centre?

Yes. Workflows can route approvals based on site, supplier, invoice value, department, or entity, so dealer groups and multi-site structures are supported.

How do AP teams track what’s pending, overdue, or stuck?

Dashboards show real-time invoice status and ownership, so AP can see delays quickly and follow up with the right people.

Will this work with our ERP without disrupting current processes?

Yes. Kefron AP is designed to fit around your existing ERP and approval structure, posting validated, ERP-ready data while keeping a full audit trail.

How does it reduce duplicate payments and repeated supplier invoices?

Built-in controls detect duplicates before posting or payment readiness, helping prevent repeat invoices from slipping through during high-volume periods.