Finance Invoices Overview
What is a Finance Invoice?
A Finance Invoice is the final billing document generated for a client based on their warehouse activity.
Invoices consolidate all applicable charges into a single bill, making it easier for both the warehouse and client to understand what services have been provided.
Charges may include:
Storage fees
Goods In fees
B2B fulfilment fees
D2C fulfilment fees
Return fees
Packaging charges
Shipping charges
Fuel surcharges
Manual charges
Understanding the Finance Invoices Page
The Finance Invoices page provides visibility of all generated invoices.
Information displayed may include:
Invoice number
Client
Invoice value
Status
Creation date
Due date
This page acts as the central location for invoice management.
Invoice Statuses
Depending on your configuration, invoices may display different statuses.
Examples include:
Draft
Pending
Approved
Paid
Cancelled
Statuses help finance teams understand where invoices are within the billing process.
Finance Invoice Actions
The available actions may vary depending on permissions and invoice status.
Common actions include:
View Invoice
Open and review invoice details.
Download Invoice
Download a copy of the invoice for record keeping or sharing.
Review Charges
Investigate the charges that contributed to the invoice total.
Monitor Status
Track whether an invoice has been paid or remains outstanding.
Why are Finance Invoices Important?
Invoices provide:
Billing transparency
Accurate client charging
Financial reporting support
Historical records
They also create a clear audit trail for warehouse services provided.
Important Notes
Invoices are generated from chargeable warehouse activity.
Multiple fee types may contribute to a single invoice.
Manual Charges may appear on invoices.
Invoice statuses should be monitored regularly.
FAQs
What creates a Finance Invoice?
Invoices are generated from billable activities recorded within Pimento.
Can I view previous invoices?
Yes. Historical invoices remain available for reference.
Why does an invoice contain multiple charge types?
Because invoices combine all applicable charges for the billing period.
Can Manual Charges appear on invoices?
Yes. Manual Charges can contribute to the final invoice value.
