Our Latest Articles
Insights, guides, and explainers from our AP experts — covering everything from processes and best practice to automation and controls.
Purchase Approvals for Xero
See how Zahara adds purchase orders, approval workflows and automatic invoice capture on top of Xero — so nothing gets paid without sign-off.
Stop Approving Supplier Invoices — Fix Your Process Earlier
Late payments cost more than you think — missed discounts, penalties, and £15+ admin per invoice. See how AP automation cuts the hidden costs.
Accounts Payable Automation Trends for 2026
Explore the top AP automation trends for 2026, including AI, embedded payments, supplier portals, and smarter financial controls.
What Is a Payment Run? Process, Examples and Best Practices
Learn what a payment run is, how it works, and how businesses use payment runs to improve cash flow and supplier payments.
Explaining Accounts Payable Automation
Automate accounts payable with Zahara to speed approvals, reduce errors, improve visibility, and cut processing costs.
Three-Way Matching in Accounts Payable
How three-way matching works, when to use it over 2-way or 4-way matching, and how automation removes the manual checking bottleneck.
Accounts Payable Software for Small Businesses
Why waiting to automate accounts payable costs small businesses time, money and supplier trust — and how to know when it's time to invest.
Accounts Payable Automation Best Practices
Automation is sold as a cure-all for messy workflows, but done badly it makes things worse. Here's how to get AP automation right — and sidestep the usual traps
The Benefits of AP Automation
A practical guide to AP automation: how automating accounts payable saves time, cuts errors and improves control — and how to choose the right software.
AP Checklist for New Starters
New to accounts payable? This checklist covers what to focus on in your first few weeks, from mapping the process to spotting quick wins and fraud risks.