Changelog

Suppliers can now update their banking details and addresses directly within the accounting links platform. This improves data accuracy and reduces the admin overheads.

Whats new:
1. Suppliers can now edit their own banking details and which require approval from the accounting links admin
2. Suppliers can update their billing address

Why this matters

1. Faster onboarding

2. Fewer manual updates

3. Accurate records

Introducing the Bill Timeline - a visual tracker showing the full lifecycle of each contractor invoice, from creation to payment.

What's new:

• View key milestones: invoice created, approved, paid, synced to Xero, etc.

• Quickly identify delays or bottlenecks in the payment process

• Linked with Activity Logs for complete transparency

Why this matters:

• Gives you a clear, time-based view of every invoice’s progress

• Helps improve turnaround time and identify where approvals or payments get stuck

• Great for internal audits and contractor communication

We’ve made powerful improvements to the Accounting Links dashboard to help you manage payments and contractor activity more efficiently.
What's new:

• Timeline View – Visual history of key events: payments, updates, and invoice actions

• Outstanding Balance in Converted Currency – See total amounts owed in your preferred currency, with real-time FX conversion

• Accounts Payable Status Report – At-a-glance view of all outstanding invoices, grouped by status (e.g. Due, Overdue, Paid)

Why this matters:

• Gives you a clearer financial snapshot across currencies and timelines

• Helps you stay on top of obligations with fewer clicks

• Improves planning and audit readiness with a more insightful overview

You now have more control over how payments and invoice syncing work between Accounting Links and Xero.

What's new:

• Pay Only – Make a payment without pushing the invoice to Xero

• Update Xero Only – Sync the invoice to Xero without making a payment

• Pay & Invoice – Standard functionality: pay the contractor and update Xero at the same time

Why this matters:

• Gives you flexibility in how and when you manage payments and accounting records

• Supports different internal workflows and approval processes

• Helps reduce sync errors and manual cleanup in Xero

Accounting Links now integrates with Slack, making it easier to stay on top of contractor management without leaving your workspace.

What's new:

• Receive real-time notifications in Slack for new invoices, payment approvals, and status updates

• Get alerts when contractor details are updated (Maybe add as feature)

• Stay informed about upcoming payment deadlines and overdue items (Maybe add as feature)

Why this matters:

• Centralises important updates where your team already works

• Improves visibility and response times

• Reduces the need to constantly check the Accounting Links dashboard

Accounting Links now supports direct integration with Revolut and Wise, making international contractor payments faster and easier.

What's new:

• Revolut Integration – Send draft payments directly from your Revolut Business account

• Wise Integration – Send draft payment to wise to Pay contractors across borders with Wise’s low-cost, efficient transfer system

• Transactions are automatically tracked and reconciled in Accounting Links

Why this matters:

• Reduces manual steps when paying international contractors

• Minimises transfer fees and improves processing times

• Streamlines your finance workflow by integrating payment and accounting in one place