Why Choose Elora for AP Automation?
The best AI invoice parser for UK small businesses. Simple pricing, instant setup.
30-Second Invoice Processing
Upload invoices via email or web interface. Our AI extracts supplier name, invoice number, date, amounts, VAT, line items, and payment terms automatically.
From hours to secondsUK Compliance Built-In
Automatic VAT compliance, CIS deduction support, and HMRC-ready reporting. Works with UK suppliers, formats, and regulations.
100% VAT compliantAI-Powered OCR Technology
Advanced machine learning extracts data from PDFs, images, scanned documents, and even handwritten invoices. 99% accuracy guaranteed.
99% accuracy rateSave £2,400+ Per Year
Reduce manual data entry by 90%. Eliminate duplicate payments, catch early payment discounts, and free up your team for strategic work.
90% time reductionSimple Integration
Works with Xero, QuickBooks, Sage, and other UK accounting software. Email forwarding, API access, and export to Excel/CSV included.
15-minute setupSmall Business Pricing
No enterprise contracts required. Start free with 5 parses/month. Pro plan £29.99/month. Cancel anytime, no hidden fees.
Free tier availableAccounts Payable Automation Process
See how Elora automates your entire AP workflow in 3 simple steps.
Receive Invoices
Forward supplier invoices to your dedicated email address, upload via web interface, or integrate with your email system. We accept PDF, images, and scanned documents.
Email forwarding (invoices@your-company.elektroluma.co.uk)
Drag-and-drop web upload
Bulk upload for multiple invoices
Automated email monitoring
AI Extracts Data
Elora's AI-powered OCR technology automatically extracts all invoice data: supplier details, invoice number, date, line items, VAT, totals, and payment terms. No manual typing required.
99% accuracy invoice OCR
Supplier name & address extraction
Line item & VAT breakdown
Payment terms detection
Duplicate invoice detection
Export & Approve
Review extracted data, make quick edits if needed, and export to your accounting software (Xero, QuickBooks, Sage) or download as Excel/CSV for batch processing.
One-click export to Xero/QuickBooks
Excel & CSV download
Approval workflows
Payment scheduling
Audit trail & history
AP Automation for Every UK Business
Trusted by restaurants, warehouses, construction firms, and SMEs across the UK.
Restaurants & Hospitality
Challenge:
Processing hundreds of supplier invoices weekly from food distributors, beverage suppliers, and maintenance contractors.
Solution:
Elora automatically extracts data from all supplier invoices, catches duplicate deliveries, and exports directly to your POS/accounting system.
Results:
80% faster invoice processing
Zero duplicate payments
£1,200+ saved annually
Warehouses & Logistics
Challenge:
Managing invoices from multiple carriers, suppliers, and contractors. High volume, tight margins, manual errors costly.
Solution:
Bulk invoice processing with automatic data extraction. Detect duplicate charges, verify amounts, and export to warehouse management system.
Results:
90% reduction in data entry time
Catch pricing errors automatically
£2,400+ annual savings
Construction & Trades
Challenge:
CIS deduction calculations, subcontractor invoices, material supplier bills. Complex UK construction tax rules.
Solution:
Built-in CIS deduction support. Automatic VAT and CIS calculation. Export ready for HMRC monthly returns.
Results:
100% CIS compliant
HMRC-ready exports
15 hours saved monthly
Professional Services
Challenge:
Client billing, expense tracking, supplier invoices. Need audit trail for compliance and client reporting.
Solution:
Complete invoice history, audit trail, and client-specific reporting. Export to practice management software.
Results:
Full audit trail
Client-ready reports
99% accuracy guaranteed
Elora vs Traditional AP Automation Software
See why UK small businesses choose Elora over enterprise AP solutions.
Manual Processing
Enterprise AP Software
Elora
Setup & Onboarding
Setup time
N/A
3-6 months
15 minutes
Implementation cost
£0
£10,000+
£0
Training required
None
2-5 days
None
IT support needed
No
Yes
No
Processing
Time per invoice
5-10 minutes
30 seconds
30 seconds
Accuracy
90-95%
98%
99%
UK VAT compliance
Manual checks
Yes
Automatic
CIS deductions
Excel calculations
Some
Built-in
Pricing
Monthly cost
£0
£200-500
£0-29.99
Free tier
N/A
No
5 invoices/month
Pay-as-you-grow
N/A
No
Yes
Enterprise pricing
N/A
£5,000+/year
Custom
Features
AI-powered OCR
No
Yes
Yes
Xero/QuickBooks integration
No
Yes
Yes
Mobile app
No
Yes
Coming soon
API access
No
Yes
Pro plan
AP Automation Questions Answered
Everything you need to know about accounts payable automation for UK businesses.
What is AP automation?
AP automation (Accounts Payable automation) is the process of using software to automatically capture, extract, and process supplier invoices without manual data entry. Instead of manually typing invo...
Read full answerHow much does AP automation cost in the UK?
AP automation costs vary significantly depending on the solution: Enterprise AP systems (SAP Ariba, Coupa) typically charge £200-500 per month plus £10,000+ implementation fees, suitable for large com...
Read full answerWhat are the benefits of AP automation?
AP automation delivers significant benefits for UK small businesses: (1) Time Savings - reduce invoice processing time by 90%, from 5-10 minutes per invoice to just 30 seconds, freeing up 15-20 hours...
Read full answerDoes AP automation work with UK accounting software?
Yes! Modern AP automation solutions fully integrate with all major UK accounting software platforms. Elektroluma provides: (1) Xero Integration - direct API connection for automatic invoice creation,...
Read full answerIs AP automation suitable for small businesses?
Absolutely! AP automation is especially beneficial for UK small businesses (10-50 employees), and modern solutions like Elektroluma are specifically designed for small business needs. Traditional perc...
Read full answerHow accurate is invoice automation OCR?
Modern invoice automation OCR achieves 95-99% accuracy for UK invoices, with advanced AI-powered systems like Elektroluma reaching 99% accuracy rates. What gets extracted: Supplier details (name, addr...
Read full answerCan I process CIS invoices with AP automation?
Yes! AP automation systems designed for UK markets include built-in CIS (Construction Industry Scheme) support. Elektroluma automatically handles CIS invoices for construction businesses, subcontracto...
Read full answerWhat is the difference between invoice automation and AP automation?
Invoice automation and AP automation refer to different sides of business invoicing, though the terms are sometimes confused. Invoice Automation (Accounts Receivable / AR) focuses on creating and send...
Read full answerHow long does AP automation implementation take?
AP automation implementation time varies dramatically based on the solution type: Enterprise AP Systems (SAP Ariba, Coupa, Oracle): 3-6 months minimum for requirements gathering, system configuration,...
Read full answerIs my invoice data secure with AP automation?
Yes, reputable AP automation solutions use bank-level security to protect your invoice data. Elektroluma implements comprehensive security measures: Data Encryption: All data encrypted in transit usin...
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Everything you need to automate your invoice processing
AI Invoice Parser
Try our AI-powered OCR. Upload invoices and extract data automatically in 30 seconds.
Invoice Templates
50+ professional UK invoice templates. VAT-ready, CIS-compliant, free to download.
Pricing Plans
Free tier with 5 parses/month. Pro plan £29.99/month. No enterprise pricing.
Blog & Guides
Expert insights on invoice automation, AP best practices, and UK compliance.