AP automation software

Build faster with fully automated AP

Automate construction AP from invoice to approval – with clean coding and full job cost visibility.

No more chasing approvers, fixing errors or losing control at month-end.

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Trusted by finance teams at hundreds of construction companies 

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Is manual invoice processing slowing projects down?

Are you stuck in repetitive admin – opening invoices, keying in data, and chasing people for answers?

Do you lack clear visibility of project spend until month-end?

 

As the business grows, does AP feel like the first function to break?

Process invoices faster and stay in control

With SmartUi, construction businesses reduce the time spent on accounts payable by up to 85%.
We automate invoice capture, approvals and ERP posting, while maintaining control across every project.

AI-powered invoice processing

  • Reads and captures data from invoices, credit notes and statements across email, mobile, scan, or upload.  

  • Classifies document types, extracts data and automatically learns how the invoices are coded. Validated invoices are then sent automatically to your ERP for validation and payment.
  • No manual keying of messy invoices. No errors. No boring admin.
Automated Invoice Capture
Seamless Po Matching

Seamless PO matching
(3-way)

  • Automatically match and validate invoices, purchase orders and statements – down to the line item.  

  • Invoices matched with POs are sent directly to payment with no human intervention.

  • Confidently handle partial payments, retentions and staged payments,  and avoid disputes.

Automated statement reconciliation

  • Automatically reconcile invoices and amounts against your monthly statements.
  • Identify missing supplier invoices from both pending and posted transactions. 

  • Spot discrepancies and resolve them before they cause payment delays, errors and disputes.
Statement reconciliation
Multi Entity Management

Multi-entity management

  • Manage payables for all business locations and entities from a single platform.
  • Allow for different tax and business rules for each entity.
  • Gain a united view of cash flow and spend across entities in the same organization.

Progress claim automation (PayApp)


  • Empowers US builders to automate the management of subcontractor progress claims.
  • Automatically extracts G702 and G703 data, validates it against approved subcontracts and uploads it to the ERP. 

  • Create a clear audit trail and a link between pay application, subcontract, and payment.
Progress Claim

There’s been massive savings in time and massive savings in cost. 

We’ve recouped our upfront investment, and within 6 months we’re already well and truly better off. 

Lenin Pevan
CFO, Bennco Group

How it works

Integrates with leading ERP systems

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Calculate the ROI of AP automation

Before you decide to invest in AP automation for your business, assess how much it will deliver in the long term.


Try our ROI calculator to evaluate how automation can improve your AP process, save time and money. 

ROI Calculator for SmartUis AP automation software

SmartUi has transformed this entirely. 
What used to take hours now happens automatically, and the accuracy is remarkable.

Stephanie Elter
Accounts Payable Lead, Mark III Properties

Ready to take control of your accounts payable?

We help you reduce payment friction across complex, multi-party construction projects by automating accounts payable processes.

Get in touch to book a demo, discuss your challenges, or discover how we can scale your construction business.  

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FAQs

What is Accounts Payable Software? How does it work?

Accounts payable (AP) automation software helps businesses streamlines the entire payable process, from invoice capture to payment approval. SmartUi integrates with your existing ERP and automates the capture, validation, and routing of invoices for approval. This eliminates manual data entry, reduces errors, and speeds up payment cycles. It also helps companies better track their spending and cash flow.  

SmartUi is specifically built for the construction industry and is equipped to handle the complexities and common construction invoice scenarios. This includes holdbacks, subcontracts, progress payments, variations and more. 

What are the benefits on implementing AP automation software?

By automating your accounts payable process, SmartUi eliminates time-consuming manual tasks, such as invoice data entry, approval routing, and 'statement reconciliation'. With automation,  bottlenecks are minimized, and approvals are processed faster, resulting in a more productive workforce and streamlined payable process. The time savings allows your AP team to focus on higher-value activities, and to sclae invoice volume without adding headcount.  An improved visibility into cash flow enables better decision making and forecasting.  

The effects on the overall business is reduced financial leaks (overpaying, manual errors and late payments fees etc.), operational efficiency,  improved profit margins, and mitigation of regulatory and payment risk. 

Check out our ROI calculator to see what you can achieve for your own business.

SmartUi is specifically built for the construction industry and is equipped to handle the complexities and common construction invoice scenarios. This includes holdbacks, subcontracts, progress payments, variations and more. 

How do I know if I need AP automation?

If you are responsible for accounts payable and spend more than 20% of your time in processing invoices, you should consider AP automation software. The more invoices you are processing each month, the higher the ROI  

Still unsure? Get in touch, and we are happy to guide you through the decision. 

Why does accounts payable automation matter in construction?

AP automation matters for construction companies because it helps you control costs, avoid delays, and keep every job financially accurate - without the manual admin load. 
Construction payables are complex (project-based coding, high invoice volume, subcontractor documentation, tight timelines). AP automation streamlines the full process by routing invoices for approval faster, reducing data entry and errors, and keeping a clear audit trail for every payment. 

With AP automation, construction businesses can: 

  • Reduce cost leakage by preventing duplicate invoices and improving coding accuracy 
  • Pay vendors and subcontractors on time to avoid supply or schedule disruptions 
  • Improve job costing and project visibility with accurate cost allocation to the right project and cost code 
  • Strengthen compliance by tracking supporting documents and approvals 
  • Forecast cash flow more confidently with real-time insight into upcoming payments 
  • Scale efficiently without increasing admin overhead as project volume grows 
How does the SmartUi AP automation software integrate with my ERP?

SmartUi’s accounts payable automation is designed to seamlessly integrate with leading ERPs such as Premier Construction Software, Simpro, Microsoft Dynamics 365, NetSuite, and Xero.  This ensures that your payable process remains uninterrupted while adding automation that fits into your existing workflows. SmartUi tailors the solution to your specific business needs without forcing you to change your processes.

What level of scalability does SmartUi's AP automation software offer?

SmartUi’s solution is highly scalable and can grow with your business. Whether you process hundreds or millions of invoices, our accounts payable automation can handle increased volume as your operations expand. The system’s configurable workflow engine allows for easy adjustments to accommodate new processes or systems, ensuring that your payable process remains efficient and effective as your needs evolve.

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