Automating accounts payable is now a key step for businesses that want tighter control of spend, faster invoice handling, and better visibility of cash flow. Manual workflows slow teams down. Errors…
Business spending comes from two places. Employees spend money on travel, meals, mileage, and day-to-day items. Departments spend money with suppliers using purchase orders, invoices, and payment …
Running a finance team is tough. Costs rise. Deadlines tighten. Mistakes slip through. Zahara helps cut those pressures by reducing waste, avoiding errors, and giving you clarity over every pound you…
Automated account approval helps finance teams speed up supplier onboarding, protect against fraud, and remove manual checks from daily work. It replaces slow emails and disconnected spreadsheets wit…
Keeping on top of supplier invoices can be a challenging task. Paper documents, shared inboxes, and manual approvals slow everything down. That’s where invoice management software comes in. It prov…
Every business aims to reduce operating costs, improve productivity, and gain better visibility across financial processes. Yet these priorities often fall behind day-to-day tasks. When accounts paya…
Key Takeaways Accounts Payable Automation Trends in 2026 focus on AI-driven processing, leading to faster invoice capture and fewer errors. Embedding payments within automation systems enhances v…
In finance teams control often means compromise – on speed, visibility, or sanity. Most businesses adopted procurement systems years ago when going digital simply meant replacing paper with PDFs. C…
Never miss vendor discounts again with automated payment scheduling and approval workflows. Introduction In a world of thin margins and tight cash-flow, every cost-saving opportunity counts. Fo…
If you’re searching for the best purchase order software, you want three things: clear controls, quick approvals, and zero surprises at month‑end. Zahara delivers all three—without the bloat. T…
Running a business often means juggling multiple expenses at once. But without proper control, costs can spiral out of hand. Overspending eats into profit margins, reduces cash flow, and leaves finan…
Birthdays? Anniversaries? Office parties? We love surprises. Unexpected costs in your Accounts Payable? Not so much. Every finance team knows the frustration of a rogue invoice landing on their de…
From streamlining accounts payable to enhancing fraud detection and enabling real-time decision making, AI is becoming a vital asset for forward-thinking finance teams. Moving far beyond automation A…
Introduction to Retail AP Automation Accounts payable (AP) automation is transforming retail finance by streamlining invoice processing, payment management, and vendor interactions. For retailers …
...is the process by which accounts payable tasks are handled digitally using technology, rather than manually. It has revolutionised the way businesses process and pay their invoices, making the pro…
Artificial Intelligence (AI) isn’t just science fiction anymore. It’s running your inbox, optimising your shopping cart, and quietly reshaping your workday. From helpful virtual assistants to sma…
At Zahara, we believe that simplicity should never mean compromise. Our software is designed to deliver an intuitive, easy-to-use experience while offering powerful features that scale with your organ…
About the Author George, Zahara’s Lead Graphic Designer, has been exploring the intersection of creativity and technology since his university days. He graduated from Kingston University in 201…
We have had reports and read forum articles expressing concerns and annoyance with recent changes to Dext's pricing, especially in the bookkeeping community. Dext has an incredibly loyal fanbase but t…
Why Are Purchase Order Approvals Essential? For finance teams, having an efficient purchase order approvals process is crucial to maintaining effective procurement. It helps ensure that purchases ali…
Running a successful business requires efficient management of both financial and employee-related tasks. Payroll processing and accounting are two critical areas that can make or break your company…
At Zahara, your security and trust are our top priorities. On October 18, 2024, we identified an issue involving the misuse of the “Send Test Email” function within a few trial accounts. This expl…
AP Automation, or Accounts Payable Automation, is revolutionizing how businesses handle invoice processing and financial workflows. Integrating AP Automation with your accounting software, such as Xer…
Integrating AP automation software like Zahara with Sage Intacct improves financial efficiency by automating manual tasks, speeding up payment workflows, reducing errors, ensuring up-to-date financial…
Fraud is on the rise. Figures from Crowe’s Annual Fraud Indicator show that the UK private sector lost an eye-watering £157.8 billion to fraud in 2023. To put that into perspective, the same sector…
Looking for an integrated AP Automation Solution for your ERP System? This article looks at different ways to handle ERP integrations – but as your here, let us quickly mention Zahara. Our software …
Every company will have a slightly different invoice processing method, especially if they're automating and using different systems. However, there's one thing that every company must do, regardless …
For the third year in a row, we’re exhibiting at Accountex, and we can’t wait to get back to ExCel and bring you all our exciting updates from last year. Accountex 2024 is going to be bigger than…
Automate Payments Introduction Managing transactions is a core responsibility for finance teams, and ensuring timely payments to vendors and suppliers is a critical part of the process. Manual paymen…
Invoice Approval Automation: Upgrading from manual approvals To keep up with the lightning speed of today’s business world, automating manual processes is a one-way ticket to staying ahead of the c…
It’s the logical decision making that men (this one in particular) often use to justify a purchase they are planning to make. The second biggest purchase most of us make after a property is of cours…
2022 was our first year exhibiting at Accountex and we cannot wait for Accountex 2023. The buzz and excitement, the bright colours, all the people we’ll meet. We just can’t wait! 2022 was our firs…
Finance teams are facing new challenges as businesses evolve. The focus is shifting toward efficiency, spend control, and real-time visibility. Automation is no longer a luxury—it’s a necessity. O…
A purchase requisition (PR) is a request. The request to buy something for the organisation and that request will likely be subject to an approval process. A purchase order is a formal document sen…
My wife and I have sat together each evening recently, progressively getting colder as Autumn approached. In my mind, the heating wasn't coming on until there was a frost on the sitting room carpet. W…
This advice is aimed at younger people. Perhaps graduates. Those looking to get their first step on the ladder into a career. I write this as someone who runs a business and interviews people regularl…
A few weeks ago Zahara exhibited at Accountex 2022 at the ExCel centre London with 250 other global brands and 8,000 accounting and finance professionals. After months of planning, the Zahara team wer…
The 4th Industrial Revolution (4IR) has been around for a few years now. It is characterised by the development and integration of artificial intelligence (AI), robotics and other technologies that me…
Theatres and Performing Arts provide vital conversations and entertainment, and are embedded in the culture of the United Kingdom. Unfortunately, there is no doubt in saying theatres took a huge hit w…
Margaret Thatcher famously said - "The trouble with socialism is that eventually, you run out of other people's money to spend". Regardless of your political views, the point is well made. It's easy t…
Improvements to make for a successful business You may have decided on some personal new year’s resolutions such as dusting off your gym membership or eating more kale, but have you thought about r…
We are almost two years into working from home or adopting a hybrid working model. Everyone is in and out of the office and it’s something we are all pretty used to. However, it can still be a strug…
The team here at Zahara spend a huge amount of their time on Zoom or Teams calls and as a result we have all used different headsets and audio devices. In this article we share with you what we use an…
Black Friday is coming up on Friday 26th November, the day after thanksgiving, and this year it poses a lot of questions. Year after year we see huge discounts on TVs, gadgets, appliances, clothing an…
The UK Zahara team gathered in the Apex Hotel and Conference Centre, Bath on Monday to discuss exciting developments coming up for Zahara. Founder, Martin Peirce, gave insight into our vision, goals, …
You may have heard the news that Facebook has changed its name to ‘Meta’, after CEO of Facebook, Mark Zuckerberg, announced his plans to create a ‘Metaverse’. Building a whole new online world…
Imagine software that will create an invoice, without you having to press “create"… well we have it! Introducing Zahara AutoPilot. Not only can you avoid having to manually type a supplier name…