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Transform Your AP Process in 30 Days.

Lightyear's unified AP automation platform delivers what others can't - flexible features, unlimited users, and 24/5 support at pricing that actually makes sense.

  • Eliminate manual data entry from invoice processing

  • Cut approval cycles from days to hours with automated workflows

  • Reduce month-end close time by 60% through automated statement reconciliation

  • Catch duplicate invoices and overcharges before they hit your books

  • Get real-time spend visibility across departments and entities.

 

What results can AP automation deliver?

%
faster invoice approval times
+
hours saved annually per finance team
k
saved each year on operational costs

Smart Invoice Processing

  • AI-powered data extraction - Imitated by other AP providers but never replicated, Lightyear captures detailed invoice data with unparalleled efficiency and accuracy.
  • Duplicate detection - Catch repeat invoices before they hit your books, saving your team time and your business money.
  • Automated coding - No matter how simple or complex your financial management is, automatically assign invoices to the correct departments and cost centers, giving you total spend visibility without the manual work.

Stay On Track With Advanced Approval Workflows

  • Mobile approvals - Approve invoices and POs from anywhere in an instant
  • Customisable routing rules - Set approval limits and delegation with up to 8 layers of approval.
  • Approval tracking - Real-time visibility of bottlenecks, pending items and total spend.

The Top Choice For Tighter Financial Control & Compliance

  • Three-way matching - Automated PO, invoice, and receipt reconciliation
  • Price variance alerts - Flag supplier increases before payment processing
  • Audit trail documentation - Complete approval history on every single invoice

Designed For Effortless Integrations & Scalability

  • 50+ accounting platform connections - Seamless sync with existing systems

  • Unlimited user licenses - No per-seat charges as your team grows

  • Multi-entity friendly - Manage multiple companies from a single dashboard

Loved By Accountants, Bookkeepers and Business Owners Across The Globe

Take a moment to listen to the story of Ami Who Bookkeeping who shares how Lightyear has benefitted her practice and streamlines AP processes for her clients - The Exchange Hotel.

See how Burger King Franchise (Windmill NI), achieved £25,000 cost savings with AP Automation

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Learn how Evergreen Care, effortlessly expanded their portfolio of care homes with automated Accounts Payable. 

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Take a lesson on how Withington Girls School moved to a totally paperless finance department with Lightyear.

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Wondering how much you could save?

We get it, we’re numbers people too. Calculate your potential savings with Lightyear as a part of your finance function.

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AP Automation Business Case Template

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