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What's Inside?
1. Cut costs and save time
Explore how automation removes manual tasks and boosts team productivity.
2. Strengthen control and minimise risk
Learn how automated processes reduce errors, enforce compliance, and improve audit readiness.
3. Gain real-time visibility
Understand how live data supports smarter decision-making and tighter cost control.
4. Follow a clear automation roadmap
Get a step-by-step guide to help you prepare your business for a seamless transition.
5. Ask the right questions when choosing a vendor
Identify the key criteria that matter most when evaluating AP solutions.
6. Know the five must-have features
Ensure your chosen solution delivers the functionality that truly drives results.
Key Differences Between Manual Invoicing & Automated Invoicing
Manual Invoicing
- Time-Consuming: Involves labour-intensive data entry, leading to potential delays.
- Prone to Errors: Manual handling increases the risk of inaccuracies in financial records.
- Cost Intensive: Demands additional staff hours, escalating operational expenses.
- Operational Inefficiencies: Sluggish processing can cause payment delays and cash flow problems.
- Data Extraction Difficulties: Gleaning strategic financial insights from manual systems is often challenging.

Automated Invoicing
- Enhanced Efficiency: Automated data entry significantly speeds up the invoicing process.
- Improved Accuracy: Reduces the likelihood of errors, ensuring more reliable financial records.
- Cost Reduction: Streamlines processes, leading to lower operational expenses.
- Prompt Processing: Aids in timely payments, improving cash flow management.
- Superior Analytics: Provides valuable data insights, aiding in strategic decision-making.
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Eliminates inefficiencies for a streamlined AP process
Automates workflows intelligently to help you work proactively
Empower your AP team to work smarter, not harder, with automated tools that boost precision:
- Dynamic Data Capture — up to 99% accuracy, with multilingual support in over 100 languages.
- 2- and 3-Way Matching — for reliable PO and invoice reconciliation at line-item level.
- Intelligent Document Recognition — distinguish invoices from credit notes automatically.
- Automatic Invoice Routing — direct documents by branch, area, or entity for optimised workflows.
- e-Invoicing Compliance — effortlessly meet global VAT reporting standards.
Enables seamless collaboration across your organisation
Enable transparent, efficient collaboration with unlimited access and user-friendly tools:
- Unlimited User Licenses — empower every stakeholder, from suppliers to approvers.
- Self-Service Supplier Portal — provide suppliers with real-time visibility into invoice progress.
- SmartSearch — find documents quickly by keyword, brand, or product type.
- Seamless ERP Integration — integrate effortlessly with your finance tech stack.
Customises controls to ensure compliance and efficiency
Tailor your AP processes to fit unique business needs while maintaining control and compliance:
- Flexible Approval Workflows — configure workflows and track approval times to boost efficiency.
- Automated Reconciliation — sync supplier statements with invoices to avoid errors.
- Adaptable Coding Automation — minimise coding time with ERP-synced auto-application.
- Direct PO Creation and Matching — improve cost control and streamline purchasing.
Enhances security while providing actionable insights
Safeguard your financial data and gain valuable insights with advanced analytics and audit tools:
- Detailed Audit Trails — timestamped records of all actions for complete transparency.
- 3-Step Fraud Prevention — validate data to prevent duplicate payments and fraud.
- Dynamic Analytics Dashboards — monitor KPIs in real-time, optimising your AP operations.
- Automated Duplicate Detection — catch discrepancies instantly to keep data clean.
Supports your team every step of the way for long-term success
Rely on our dedicated team to maximise the value of your AP automation:
- Extraction Optimisation Service — avoid manual corrections with optimised data extraction.
- Implementation Consultants — ensure a smooth setup and integration process.
- Customer Success and Account Managers — drive ongoing value and support your AP goals.
Testimonials

“Working with Kefron has been a very positive experience. Kefron AP has reshaped our accounts payable function for the better and positively influenced the behaviours and practices of hundreds of council employees and thousands of suppliers”
Tony Newbould
Deputy Head of Shared Services

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.”
Kelly Towel
Head of Accounts Payable

“From the start, Kefron was a pleasure to work with. They took the time to understand our requirements and ensure we were happy before moving to go-live.”
Janet Hendrick
AP Manager

“I knew that if we could free up time then we could focus much more on more valuable tasks, this and the fact that we could get much better visibility of the overall process”
Paul Jepson
Financial Controller
Mastering Invoice Automation
Your Essential Guide to Streamlined AP Solutions
Unlock the secrets to seamless Invoice Automation!
Our comprehensive Buyer’s Guide, rich with insightful data and user-friendly explanations, is designed to streamline your path towards efficient invoice processing. Delve deep into the world of rapid approvals, real-time reporting, and strategic financial insights.

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