Advanced AP Automation 
for Finance Teams Ready to Scale

Automate accounts payable from invoice capture to ERP integration. Kefron’s AP automation reduces manual work, improves accuracy, and gives your finance team real-time visibility and control.

Book a Demo
See It In Action
ap-automation-hero

AP Automation That Actually Moves the Needle

Manual processes slow teams down. Finance Process Automation removes the busywork and allows your team to work fast, accurately, and gain real control of what they do. How it helps you:

automation1

Less Admin, More Strategy

Free your AP team from manual tasks so they can focus on higher-value finance priorities.

automation2

Real-Time Control & Clarity

Track every invoice, approval, and exception instantly, with full audit trails and zero bottlenecks.

automation3

Fewer Errors, Lower Costs

Cut re-keying and mistakes with a 99% accurate automatic invoice system.

automation4

Pay On Time, Every Time

Faster approvals and routing reduce delays, build supplier trust & eliminate late payments.

automation5

Flexible, Scalable, Reliable

Whether you're growing or changing ERP, we adapt without disrupting your workflows.

automation6

Fast Setup, Fast ROI

Launch in weeks with guided onboarding, no IT hassle, and visible results from day one.

AP Automation That Works the Way Finance Works

From invoice capture to audit reporting, Kefron AP gives finance teams the clarity and efficiency needed to deliver more with less effort.

Automated Invoice Capture & Processing Automated Invoice & PO Matching Flexible Invoice Coding Automation Supplier Self-Service Portal Smart Workflows & Approvals Dashboards & Audit Compliance
Automated Invoice Capture & Processing

Automated Invoice Capture & Processing

Automate every step, from data extraction to validation, with AI that adapts to any format and scales with your team.

 

  • Capture data from PDFs, scans, XML, and EDI.
  • Intelligent extraction powered by machine learning.
  • Reduce processing time by up to 80%.
Learn More
Automated Invoice & PO Matching

Automated Invoice & PO Matching

Prevent payment errors and speed approvals with 2- and 3-way matching across invoices, POs, and goods receipts. 

  • Line-level AI matching with fast discrepancy prompts
  • Automatic flagging of mismatches
  • Fewer manual reviews and delays
Learn More
Flexible Invoice Coding Automation

Flexible Invoice Coding Automation

Eliminate manual coding with AI that learns from your past behavior and applies consistent financial data every time. 

  • AI-driven GL coding based on history.
  • Built-in PO creation and management.
  • ERP-ready output with accurate cost codes.
Learn More
Supplier Self-Service Portal

Supplier Self-Service Portal

Eliminate manual coding with AI that learns from your past behavior and applies consistent financial data every time. 

  • AI-driven GL coding based on history.
  • Built-in PO creation and management.
  • ERP-ready output with accurate cost codes.
Learn More
Smart Workflows & Approvals

Smart Workflows & Approvals

No more chasing emails. Route invoices automatically based on your rules, values, and structure.

  • Route by vendor, value, department, or entity.
  • Cut approval cycles from days to hours.
  • Full audit trail with timestamped actions.
Learn More
Dashboards & Audit Compliance

Dashboards & Audit Compliance

Gain complete visibility and stay audit-ready with dynamic reporting in real time and compliance tools. 

  • Track bottlenecks, processing times, and SLAs.
  • Searchable invoice archive for reviews.
  • Compliant with e-invoicing and tax authority rules.
Learn More

Beyond AP Automation: Advanced Capabilities

Kefron AP does more than capture and route invoices; it gives your team the tools to centralise AP, simplify POs, reconcile faster, and improve the supplier experience.

One Hub for All Invoices

Manage every invoice – scanned, PDF, XML, or EDI – in one centralised dashboard.

  • Unified invoice archive with filters and tags.
  • Bulk actions and linking for faster processing.
  • No switching between tools or folders.
Learn more
coding-tab
Icons Line-2

When Business Change Tests Your Finance Infrastructure

ERP migration, acquisitions, rapid growth, and leadership shifts expose the limits of manual invoice processing. Automating accounts payable keeps finance stable while everything else evolves.

Learn More

From Invoice to ERP: Fully Automated and Accurate

Streamline your entire AP process with AI handling the data and our experts managing exceptions, so nothing slips through, and nothing slows you down.

invoice1

Invoice arrives via email or upload

invoice2

AI extracts and structures the data

invoice3

Data assurance team reviews flagged fields

invoice4

Invoice is coded, matched, and routed for approval

invoice5

Final validation and ERP sync

invoice6

Archived with full audit trail

Book a Demo

CASE STUDIES:

Real Results from Real Finance Teams

See how finance leaders have reduced costs, improved accuracy, and gained complete visibility with accounts payable automation. 

scg-1

Kefron offered a smart, scalable solution that aligned perfectly with our needs. Kefron AP has significantly improved our efficiency, reduced manual workload, and given us greater visibility and control over our AP function.

Smith Cameron Group

Kenneth Naef, VP of Finance
impellam

AP was our most manual and fragmented process across finance and Kefron AP provided a solution that drove AP automation, while integrating to our new ERP system. AP Invoice Automation saves time, streamlines staff onboarding and increases reporting accuracy.

Impellam Group PL

Paul McMahon, Head of Finance Transformation
kingspan-logo 2

We wanted to grow through acquisition while reducing the need for hiring staff, mundane work like processing supplier invoices. Kefron AP extracts 99% of the data first time off accounts payable supplier invoices.

Kingspan Insulated Panels

Tomasz Sobczyk, IT Project Manager

Resources:

Expert Insights on Invoice & AP Automation

Explore our resources on AP Automation. Access our latest guides, articles, and events to help your finance team work smarter and faster.

Explore all resources
Effective AP Performance Management Strategies for Improved Efficiency

Effective AP Performance Management Strategies for Improved Efficiency

ARTICLES articles
Explore comprehensive strategies for effective AP performance management, including the importance of AP automation solu...
Build a Strong AP Automation Business Case with Confidence

Build a Strong AP Automation Business Case with Confidence

Guide
Unlock how modern businesses choose the right invoice automation and implement an automated invoice system that delivers...
10 Warning Signs Your Finance Team Needs AP Automation

10 Warning Signs Your Finance Team Needs AP Automation

Guide
Manual invoice processing creates delays, errors, and visibility gaps. This guide helps finance leaders recognise when A...
Scaling with Confidence: How Kefron AP Drives Growth Through Microsoft

Scaling with Confidence: How Kefron AP Drives Growth Through Microsoft

ARTICLES articles
As one of the UK and Ireland’s most trusted AP automation providers, Kefron AP helps organisations reduce manual invoice...
Effective AP Performance Management Strategies for Improved Efficiency

Effective AP Performance Management Strategies for Improved Efficiency

ARTICLES articles
Explore comprehensive strategies for effective AP performance management, including the importance of AP automation solu...

Ready to Transform How You Automate AP?

Join finance teams who’ve reduced invoice cycle times by up to 80%, improved accuracy to 99%, and gained complete visibility with Kefron AP Automation.

Book a Demo
See it in action
ap-automation-cta

Frequently asked questions:

faq-blue-icon

What is Accounts Payable Automation?

Accounts Payable Automation is software that automates the process of handling bills and invoices, from receipt to payment. It reduces manual data entry and speeds up approvals and payments, making the whole workflow faster and less error-prone.

How does Invoice Automation work?

Invoice Automation uses technologies like OCR (Optical Character Recognition) and AI to capture invoice data automatically, verify it against purchase orders, route approvals digitally, and schedule payments, all without manual intervention.

What are the benefits of AP Automation?

Automation saves time, cuts down errors and duplicate payments, improves vendor relationships with faster payments, reduces costs per invoice, and frees up your team to focus on more strategic work. 

Is AP Automation secure?

Yes, automated AP systems often include fraud detection, approval controls, and secure data handling to ensure payments are accurate and authorized.

How can AI improve AP processes?

AI enhances AP by learning from past data to improve invoice data capture accuracy, flag anomalies, detect duplicate invoices, optimize cash flow, and provide actionable insights to improve financial operations.

What tasks are commonly automated in AP?

Typical tasks automated include invoice data capture, matching invoices to purchase orders and receipts, approval routing, payment scheduling, and payment execution.

How do I start automating my Accounts Payable?

Start by assessing your current AP process to identify pain points, choose compatible automation tools that fit your needs, implement digital invoice capture with OCR and e-invoicing, set up automated workflows and approval rules, and train your team.

Can AP Automation handle different types of invoices?

Yes, AP automation can process paper, PDF, emailed invoices, and those sent via supplier portals, handling various formats efficiently.

Will AP automation integrate with my accounting system?

Most AP automation software integrates seamlessly with popular accounting and ERP systems like QuickBooks, SAP, or Oracle to keep financial data synchronized.

Does invoice automation speed up payments?

Absolutely. By reducing manual steps and speeding approvals, automation helps ensure invoices are paid on time or earlier, improving vendor relations and cash flow.