Invoice processing automation software that works like magic

Accounts payable automation replaces manual invoice processing with software that captures, codes, routes, and approves invoices automatically. For NZ construction companies, this means invoices from suppliers, subcontractors, and trades are read by Lentune as they land in your AP inbox. Lentune extracts the data, matches each invoice to a purchase order or delivery docket, codes it to the correct project and cost code, and routes it to the right approver. Once approved, the data goes straight to Xero. The manual steps in the middle are gone.

Lentune was built Xero-first. When an invoice is approved in Lentune, the data pushes directly to Xero — no CSV export, no manual upload, no re-keying. For NZ construction businesses already using Xero, it's a direct connection. Lentune handles the construction-specific workflow (project coding, PO matching, approvals) and Xero handles the accounting on the other side.

Yes. The Construction Contracts Act 2002 sets strict content and timing requirements for payment claims and payment schedules, and requires payers holding retention money to keep detailed ledger records. Lentune's approval workflow creates a full audit trail for every invoice processed — including who approved it, when, and any queries raised — which supports the record-keeping and process discipline the Act requires, particularly around retentions.

Invoice automation typically refers to capturing invoice data automatically, removing manual data entry. Accounts payable automation covers the full AP process: capture, coding, matching, approval workflow, and payment processing. Lentune covers the full AP process. Invoices are not just read and entered. They are matched to POs, coded to projects, routed through your approval workflow, and pushed to Xero for payment.

Lentune includes functionality to manage progress claims and retentions. Progress claims handle client billing and subcontractor claim certification. Retention tracking is automatic, covering both head contract and subcontract retentions — with release management and a full audit trail. These modules connect to your project financials so the full picture is visible in one place. See how progress claims works.

Lentune implementation typically takes up to eight weeks, with many NZ construction businesses going live sooner. The process starts with a discovery call to understand your workflows, approval structure, and Xero configuration. From there, your dedicated implementation specialist works alongside your team to configure the platform, align your approval processes, and train your staff — with hands-on support all the way through to go-live.

Lentune works best for NZ construction businesses with revenue between $5M and $100M and five to fifty staff. If you're processing enough invoices that manual AP is creating delays, errors, or visibility gaps, it's worth a look. Businesses on the smaller end often find the Xero integration and automated approval workflow alone justify the switch.

Yes. Lentune adds a construction-specific approval layer on top of Xero. Invoices are captured from your AP inbox, coded to projects, matched to purchase orders, and routed through your approval workflow in Lentune. Once approved, they push to Xero. The approval process happens in Lentune, where it has the project and cost code context it needs. Xero receives clean, approved, coded data.