Job Work Outward Invoice
Whenever you receive a service from a vendor, they should provide you with a bill or invoice as proof of the service delivered. This document is essential because it helps you keep track of your expenses and transactions.
In AlignBooks, these bills and invoices are systematically recorded in the system. This not only helps maintain accurate financial records but also allows you to generate various Management Information System (MIS) reports. These reports give you a clear overview of your expenses and vendor transactions, making it easier to analyze data, track payments, and make informed business decisions based on your specific needs.
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Go to Inventory > Job Work Outward > Job Work Outward Invoice.

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Open: This option allows you to view all the sales return document you have created in the software. If you required to make any changes in the saved invoice you can click on 'Open' icon, select the date range and can make changes in it.
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Delete: With this option, you can remove or delete a sales return document permanently.
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Copy: This feature lets you copy the invoice and create a new one based on the same details, which you can then modify as needed.
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Help: Click on the help icon to access the step by step guide of the sales return note Process.
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Calculator: AlignBooks includes an inbuilt calculator that you can use while working within the software, making calculations easier.

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Cancel: If you no longer need an open document but don't want to permanently delete it, click on the ‘Cancel’ button. This will cancel the document but keep it in the list, allowing you to restore it whenever needed.
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Recall: This option is used when a customer bill (POS Invoice) is put on hold. You can click on this option to retrieve the held invoice and continue billing from where you left off.
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Restore: If you click on a cancelled document, the ‘Restore’ option will appear, allowing you to restore the document to its previous state.
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Schedule: If you need to create the same document with the same details regularly on a fixed schedule, you can set up a Schedule for it. The document will then appear in the ‘Post Recurring Module’ of AlignBooks. From there, you can post the document with just one click, without having to prepare it repeatedly. This also serves as a reminder for you.
You can only schedule the document after you have saved it. The schedule option is not available while you're in the process of creating the invoice.
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UI Configuration: For additional settings related to this document, navigate to the configuration option. There, you can adjust settings such as invoice numbering, email, WhatsApp, SMS, approvals, and more.
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Print Configuration: This option lets you customize the invoice print settings, including header/ footer remarks, terms & conditions, and setting the default invoice format etc.
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Project Tracker: This option helps you track any project using details like work orders, site summary, budget vs actual, and progress, etc. You can also see how many records have been created for each process, making it easier to monitor project performance and stay on track.
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Item Tracker: This option helps you track a specific item and see in which projects or transactions it has been used. You can also check how many requests and issues have been created for that item, helping you manage stock better and avoid shortages or overuse.

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GST Type: Select the type of the invoice you are generating such as GST Tax Invoice/ Export Invoice/ Nil Rated etc.
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Cash/Credit: Select whether the invoice amount will be paid in cash or on credit. Based on your selection, the corresponding ledger will be updated. If you select 'Cash', the amount will be recorded in the cash ledger. If you choose 'Credit', the same amount will be credited in the party's ledger.
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Branch: If your company has multiple branches, they can be in the same state or different states. While billing, you can select the branch where the billing is being done.
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Vendor: Choose the vendor from whom you have received the Invoice.
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Email: If the vendor's email is saved in the system, it will be filled in automatically. You can edit it if needed.
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Process: Select the type of process for which your job work has been assigned.
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Date: The system will set today’s date by default. You can change it if needed.
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JWInvoice No: The system will generate an invoice number automatically, but you can enter one manually if required.
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Ref No: You can enter any reference number related to this invoice.
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Ref.Date: If there’s a reference date for the invoice, you can add it here.
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Tax: Select whether the tax should be included in the rate or added separately.
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Payment Terms: This refers to the agreed-upon conditions for payment between you and your vendor. It defines how often the payments will process, such as daily, monthly, or any other schedule that suits your business. AlignBooks allows you to create a payment term on a fixed days or cycle.
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Due Date: Based on your payment term selection software will auto calculate the due date.An Edit
icon has been given besides the field so that if you required to make any changes to the selected field details you can click on the icon and make the necessary changes. Fields that are mandatory to select, have '*' symbol.

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Scan: You can enter the Item Barcode or Item Code here, and the software will automatically add the item to the invoice. This option saves your time by removing the need for manual selection, just type in the Barcode or Item Code, and the item will be added instantly.

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Pull From Received After JobWork: Click on this button to pull the items details from the received material. All the items will be auto imported in the entry.

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Zoom: Click on the ‘Zoom’ icon to view all the items in the Invoice at once. This helps you to view all the loaded items on a single page or screen for better clarity and easy review.
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Excel: Click on the 'Excel' icon to export the invoice items details in excel file.
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Dollar: The 'Dollar' icon will help you to see the financial posting for this bill.

Click on the 'Settings' icon to customize the Item Table according to your preferences.
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Save Grid Configuration: This option lets you save any changes you’ve made to the item table settings, so you don’t need to reconfigure them each time.
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Set Default Grid: With this option, you can set your preferred item table configuration as the default, making it easier for future use.
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Column Chooser: This feature allows you to drag and drop columns in the table. To add or remove a column, simply drag it into or out of the table.

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Pick And Pack: This option allows you to create a set of items that can be quickly loaded into the invoice, ensuring all items in the set are automatically added.
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The ‘Pick and Pack’ option works similarly to the ‘Bundle’ feature, with one key difference: Pick and Pack is party-specific, meaning you can link it to a fixed party and set a default Lot Quantity, whereas Bundle is flexible for all parties and does not allow predefined lot quantity or a prompt to enter it.
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To use it, simply select 'Pick and Pack' and click the 'OK' button besides the field.
2. Add to Pick & Pack: Through this option, you can create a new Pick & Pack list. A window will open showing the items already added in the invoice. You can enter a name for the Pick & Pack, and the system will create a new pack with the selected loaded items.
3. Fast Billing: Using this option, you can select multiple items at the same time to add to the invoice. It also offers extra filters that help you narrow down and refine the item list for easier selection.
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From Item List: This option displays the complete item list. You can select multiple items, enter the required quantity for each item, and load them into the invoice in one go.
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From Item Balance List: This option shows the available stock balance of items. You can view the current quantity in hand, select the required items, enter the quantity, and load multiple items into the invoice at once.
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Comma Separated Code, Qty: In this option, you need to enter the item code and quantity separated by a comma for each item. By entering all item codes with their quantities in the given format, you can load multiple items into the invoice instantly.
4. Copy Grid Data: This is a Copy button that lets you copy the items from a specific invoice and easily paste them into another invoice. This feature helps save time when you need to duplicate items across multiple invoices.
5. Paste Grid Data: After copying the Items for another invoice you can click on 'Paste' button to paste the copied items in the invoice.
6. Add Row in Grid: Click on the ‘Add row in grid’ to insert more rows into the Item Table, allowing you to add additional items as needed. This helps you expand the list and include all required items in the invoice.

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Add More Row: Click on this option to insert more rows into the Item Table, allowing you to add additional items as needed. This helps you expand the list and include all required items in the invoice.
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Delete Row: Click on the ‘Delete Row’ option to remove a specific row or item from the invoice. This allows you to delete any unnecessary items with ease.
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Search Item: Click on the ‘Search’ option on a specific item to view its complete details, including item balance, packing, sale rate, and more. This helps you quickly access important information about the item.
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Search Barcode: Through this option, you can search and load an item by entering or scanning its barcode.
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Copy Row: This option allows you to copy a specific row in the invoice, helping you quickly duplicate the same item details.

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Below the item table, in the 'Remarks' section, click on the provided box to automatically select the remark or narration for the generated invoice. Additionally, you can enter a remark as per your requirement.
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While creating the invoice, if you need to attach any document or image related to it, click on the 'Select File' button. Then, choose the appropriate directory and upload the file.

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On the right side, you can view important financial details such as Item Value, GST, Taxable Value, Total Invoice Value, and more. This helps you quickly review the invoice summary.

Here, the Logistics details, shipping details, e-Way/ e-invoice are categories in separate head.
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Logistics: If Logistic Details are enabled for invoices in the Company Setup, this section will appear. Here, you can enter the logistics details on the invoice
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Shipping Details: You can mention the shipping company, details and other shipping related information. Click on the 'Fetch From Last Bill' button to automatically load the details from the previous invoice.
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E-Way/ E-Invoice: To generate an e-Way Bill or e-Invoice, you need to fill in the required fields here.
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Import/Export Details: If your invoice is for Import/ export you can mention the details in the category.
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Overhead Expenses: Here, you can mention the other expenses related to the invoice such as Freight Charges/ Handling, Bank Charges etc.
Click on 'Save' button to save the details.

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Preview: This option allows you to view a print preview of the Job Work Outward Invoice before finalizing it.
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Export: If you want to download the document as a PDF, click on the 'Export' button, select your preferred format, and the PDF of dispatch document will be downloaded.

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If the data on the current screen is no longer needed or you want to start fresh with a new document, click the 'Clear' button. This will remove all the data from the current document, giving you a clean slate to enter new details.

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Mail Link: AlignBooks allows you to easily share the invoice link along with an attachment directly to the party’s email address.
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SMS: You can also send the invoice link and attachment via SMS to the party, based on your preference.
For sharing invoice link and Attachment via Email and SMS you need to Integrate Email and SMS setup in AlignBooks.
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Download Format: If you want to import data from an Excel file, you can download the template through this option. After entering the data, you can directly import the file into AlignBooks.
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Create Format: You can also create a custom format and map the columns with your Excel file. Make sure the field headings in the Excel file match those in the software when mapping the columns.

In this way you can Create and Manage Job work Outward Invoice in AlignBooks.