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The Accounts Payable Automation Checklist-What Every Business Needs to Get Started
It's 2025, and most businesses have picked up the pace. But when it comes to vendor payments? A lot of teams are still stuck in slow gear - wading through paper invoices, chasing approvals on email threads, and juggling spreadsheets that never quite match. If that sounds familiar, it’s time for a change. Welcome to the smarter way to pay: accounts payable automation.
But here’s the thing - automating your accounts payable automation - AKA your AP process - isn’t just about new software. It’s about saving time, reducing errors, and building a finance function that’s ready to scale. This checklist breaks down everything you need to make accounts payable automation actually work for your business.
Start with the Basics: What Is Accounts Payable Automation?
At its core, accounts payable automation is about removing friction from your vendor payments. Think fewer emails, fewer manual steps, and a lot more visibility.
Instead of drowning in admin, your team can shift focus to what really matters - strategy, cash flow, and growth.
1. Digital Invoice Capture
Say goodbye to typing out invoice details. A good accounts payable automation tool auto-fetches invoices from emails or portals, scans them using OCR, and fills in the key fields.
Why it matters: You save time, reduce errors, and move faster on approvals.
2. Automated 3-Way Matching
Before any money goes out, your system should cross-check the PO, invoice, and GRN. No human intervention, no second-guessing.
Why it matters: Prevents duplicate or incorrect payments - saves money and your sanity.
3. Custom Approval Workflows
Your approval chain isn’t static - so your system shouldn’t be either. Set rules based on amount, department, or vendor type.
Why it matters: You speed up approvals without compromising control.
4. Smart Vendor Management
Every solid accounts payable automation setup starts with a clean vendor master. Your system should store GSTINs, TDS details, payment terms, and track every interaction.
Why it matters: Reduces onboarding time and makes audits way easier.
5. GST and TDS Compliance
Compliance isn’t optional - for anyone! Your AP tool should auto-calculate taxes, validate GST fields, and ensure invoices are in the right format.
Why it matters: Keeps you audit-ready and avoids nasty surprises at filing time.
6. Scheduled and Bulk Payments
Need to run 200 payments in one go? Want payouts to happen automatically on specific dates? That should be easy.
Why it matters: No more last-minute chaos - just consistent, timely cash flow.
7. Role-Based Access and Permissions
Not everyone needs full access. Your tool should let you control who can view, edit, or approve - and follow maker-checker logic for extra safety.
Why it matters: Reduces fraud risk and keeps you in control.
8. ERP and Accounting Integration
Your accounts payable automation system should talk directly to Tally, Zoho Books, QuickBooks, SAP - whatever you use.
Why it matters: No double entries. Real-time sync means better reporting and fewer errors.
9. Real-Time Audit Trails
Every click and change should be recorded - who approved what, when, and why. And those logs should be locked.
Why it matters: Critical for audits, fraud prevention, and internal reviews.
10. Reports and Spend Insights
Your system should show you where your money’s going - top vendors, delayed payments, average processing time, and more.
Why it matters: Helps finance teams make smarter decisions and negotiate better terms.
Final Word: Automate Early. Scale Better.
Accounts payable automation isn't just about convenience - it’s a serious upgrade to how your finance team works. Waiting until things get messy only makes it harder later.
With RazorpayX, you get an AP automation suite that’s built for Indian businesses. From invoice capture and tax-ready workflows to smart dashboards, it gives your finance team the tools they need to stay accurate, fast, and future-ready.
But don’t just take our word for it - get a free demo from RazorpayX and know first-hand why RazorpayX is exactly what your business needs.
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