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How to Create Operator Invoices

Generate invoices for operator bookings to gain a clear and accurate record of transactions and help maintain transparency.

Updated over a week ago

πŸ” Required Role Permissions: Bookings, Operator Invoices, See Bulk Action

πŸ”“ Optional Role Permissions: Save Searches, Data Export, Generate Reports

πŸ“’ NOTE

Ventrata does not actually create operator invoices. Typically, operators invoice the supplier for the sales made. The operator invoicing functionality in Ventrata collects bookings for which the supplier is invoiced for and provides documentation for accounting and financial reporting.

There are two ways to generate operator invoices:

  • Manual - operator invoices are created by manually selecting bookings to be included in the invoice

  • Automated - operator invoices are created periodically, based on the schedule set in the operator details.

Generate Operator Invoice Manually

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Before you begin, it is recommended to create a view in the Bookings table that matches your workflow and save it as a search.

  1. In the Ventrata dashboard, go to Bookings > Bookings.

    Bookings

  2. Go to Saved Searches > [your operator invoice table view].


    πŸ“— TIP

    If you need guidance on working with saved searches, follow this article.


    Saved Searches

  3. Select the bookings which will be included in the invoice.

  4. Press the 'Bulk Actions' option.

  5. Select 'Operator Invoice'.

    Operator Invoice

  6. If products of the selected bookings have an associated cost rate, it will be displayed at the top of the window.

    Cost

  7. To save the cost value, enter it in the 'Total' field.

    Total


    πŸ“’ NOTE

    If costs are not recorded at the product level, they are not displayed. However, to generate the invoice, you must enter a value in the field. Make sure this value matches your accounting records.


  8. Enter a reference for the invoice.

    Invoice Reference

  9. You can include notes, for instance, method of payment.

    Notes

  10. Press the Operator Invoice button to generate the invoice.

    Operator Invoice

  11. Go to Products > Operator Invoices.

    Operator Invoices

  12. The operator invoice is created in the Operator Invoices table.

    Operator Invoices

  13. Select the invoice to make any necessary changes.

    Select Invoices

  14. Then press the Update Operator Invoice button so save your changes.

    Update Operator Invoice

You also have the option to view the included bookings in the Bookings table by pressing the Bookings button,

Bookings

or delete the entire invoice by pressing the Delete button.

Delete


Generate Operator Invoice Automatically

  1. In the Ventrata dashboard, go to Products > Operators.

    Operators

  2. Select an existing operator.

  3. Scroll down the operator form and check the 'Automatic Invoicing' box.

    Automatic Invoicing

  4. Select based on which date operator bookings are invoiced

    • Travel Date - the booking is included in the invoice if the travel date falls between the invoicing period

    • Booking Date - the booking is included in the invoice if the booking is made within the invoicing period

    • Redemption Date - the booking is included in the invoice if the booking is redeemed within the invoicing period

    Invoice Date Field

  5. Select how often operator invoices are generated.

  6. Select which day of the week or month operator invoices are generated.

    Invoice Period

  7. Press the Update Operator button to save your changes.

    Update Operator

  8. Go to Products > Operator Invoices.

    Operator Invoices

  9. Once the invoice period elapsed, the operator invoices are generated.


    πŸ“’ NOTE

    Invoices for past bookings of the same operator are generated retrospectively.


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