FINANCE OPERATIONS / ACCOUNTS PAYABLE

Accounts Payable  Outsourcing Services

From incoming invoices to clear payment decisions.

Build capacity across your supplier-to-payment process with Finex. Our accounts payable outsourcing services connect invoice processing, matching, supplier reconciliations and payment preparation within your systems and controls.

CAPACITY WITH CONTROL

Keep the work moving. Keep the oversight.

Growing invoice volumes, missing documents and supplier queries can pull your finance team away from the work that needs their judgement.

Finex accounts payable processing services give repeatable activities a defined owner, with review points and escalation routes built into the delivery model. Connect AP with your wider Finance Operations as your requirements grow.

Finance operations outsourcing gives repeatable work a reliable home while your internal team stays connected and in control.

01

Clear ownership

Know who handles each activity and where exceptions go.

 
02

Consistent routines

Document invoice checks, matching and reconciliation steps.

 
03

Visible liabilities

Keep open items and upcoming payment requirements in view.

 
04

Flexible capacity

Shape the service around your volumes and internal team.

 
OUR CORE AP SERVICES

Support at each stage of 
your accounts payable process.

Choose the activities you need. Keep responsibilities clearly defined.

 
01

Invoice Processing

Keep incoming invoices organised, checked and ready for review.

Invoice capture and validation Duplicate and missing-field checks Account coding and exception routing

Accounts payable support can include:

  • Invoice capture and validation
  • Duplicate and missing-field checks
  • Account coding and exception routing
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02

3-Way Matching

Connect the invoice to the order and receipt before approval.

Purchase order matching Goods or service receipt checks Price and quantity exception follow-up

Accounts payable support can include:

  • Purchase order matching
  • Goods or service receipt checks
  • Price and quantity exception follow-up
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03

Supplier Reconciliations

Understand differences between supplier statements and your purchase ledger.

Statement-to-ledger matching Missing invoices and credit notes Outstanding-item follow-up

Accounts payable support can include:

  • Statement-to-ledger matching
  • Missing invoices and credit notes
  • Outstanding-item follow-up
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04

Payment Preparation

Prepare payment proposals with the supporting information your authorised team needs.

Due-date and approved-invoice reviews Payment schedules and supporting records Handover for client authorisation

Accounts payable support can include:

  • Due-date and approved-invoice reviews
  • Payment schedules and supporting records
  • Handover for client authorisation
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A CONNECTED PROCESS

Your accounts payable workflow, from receipt to reconciliation.

Agree the checks, handovers and decision points before work begins. Exceptions are routed for review at the relevant stage.

Invoice Received

Capture & Validate

Code & Match

Approval

Payment Preparation

Authorisation

Reconciliation

THREE DOCUMENTS. ONE REVIEW.

3 Way Matching in Accounts Payable

Check what was ordered, what was received and what has been invoiced. Identify differences before an invoice progresses through your approval process.

Purchase Order

Confirm the agreed items, quantities and prices.

Goods / Service Receipt

Confirm the supplier details, quantities and charges.

Your Reporting

Keep activity aligned with your reporting requirements.

Your Controls

Record differences and route them for review before approval.
FLEXIBLE ENGAGEMENT

Choose the model that fits.

Start focused or build a connected offshore finance operation.

01 / FOCUSED SUPPORT

Outsource a Process

Start with AP, AR, invoicing, credit control, reconciliations or another defined bottleneck.

Best for a specific operational need.

02 / EMBEDDED CAPACITY

Dedicated Finance Professionals

Add offshore professionals who work alongside your internal team and follow your workflows.

Best for ongoing support as volumes grow.

03 / CONNECTED DELIVERY

Managed Finance Operations

Bring several processes together with defined responsibilities, reviews and governance.

Best for scaling a wider back-office operation.
YOUR SYSTEMS. YOUR CONTROLS.

A service designed around your operation.

A reliable accounts payable function needs more than extra capacity. Bring people, processes, technology and oversight together in a model built around your business.

 

01

People

Agree who performs, reviews and approves each activity.

02

Process

Document procedures, exception routes and handovers.

03

Technology

Define access within your existing finance environment.

04

Governance

Set communication routines and review responsibilities.

05

Scalability

Adapt the agreed scope as your organisation develops.

A CONTROLLED TRANSITION

How accounts payable outsourcing works.

Understand

Review invoice volumes, entities, supplier queries, systems and your current approval structure.

Design

Agree the scope, responsibilities, access, controls and reporting required for your AP process.

Transition

Document workflows, transfer knowledge and establish review points through structured onboarding.

Operate

Perform agreed activities within your systems, with exceptions routed to the right people.

Review & Scale

Review delivery together and adapt capacity as volumes and business requirements change.

PART OF YOUR WIDER FINANCE FUNCTION

Connect payables with the bigger picture.

Bring supplier activity together with Accounts Receivable for a view of outgoing and incoming cash. Connect reconciled records with Accounting & Bookkeeping to support month-end.

Use payables information in Management Accounting and FP&A. Expand capacity through Dedicated Finance Teams or connect delivery through Global Business Services.

TECHNOLOGY & COMPLIANCE

Integrated with the platforms you use

Our teams work across leading cloud accounting and practice-management platforms.

xero
Sage

150+

Accounting Professionals

15+

Years Experience

4+

UK Clients Supported

100+

Global Offices

60%+

Staff Cost Savings

95%+

Client Retention

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Finance operations outsourcing, explained.

Accounts payable outsourcing means assigning agreed supplier-invoice and purchase-ledger activities to an external team. Support may include invoice processing, matching, supplier reconciliations, payment preparation and reporting, while your organisation retains the agreed approval and authorisation responsibilities.

Finex can structure accounts payable support services around invoice processing, three-way matching, supplier record maintenance, statement reconciliations, payment preparation and AP reporting. The scope and division of responsibilities are agreed during onboarding.

Three-way matching compares the purchase order, goods or service receipt and supplier invoice. The review checks whether the invoice reflects what was ordered and received, with differences routed for resolution according to your approval policy.

Yes. You can start with invoice processing services as a defined scope, while keeping supplier relationships, approvals, payment authorisation and other finance activities within your team.

Your designated authorised team retains payment approval and release. Finex can support the preparation of payment schedules and supporting records within the agreed scope; preparation does not replace your authorisation controls.

Delivery can be designed around your current accounting environment and documented workflows, subject to the engagement requirements. System access, responsibilities, review procedures and exception routes are agreed before work begins.

Yes. A dedicated specialist model can provide ongoing capacity alongside your internal team. A broader managed service can connect several AP activities where you need a more coordinated delivery model.

Supplier reconciliations, payables ageing and outstanding-invoice schedules provide supporting information for your accounting team. The scope can connect with bookkeeping, management reporting and cash-flow planning as your requirements develop.

START WITH WHAT YOU NEED

Ready to build a more
efficient finance operation?

From accounts payable and receivable to reconciliations, credit control or a complete offshore finance team, we can shape support around your business.