Coding one bill to several accounts means each line of a supplier invoice goes to the expense or asset account that matches what was bought. What is chart of accounts?
Before you start
- Sage 50 Accounts (UK)
The Sage 50 way
Where to find it: Suppliers > Batch invoice
- Enter a line for each nominal code with its net amount and tax code.
- Lines sharing the same account, date and reference group together as one invoice.
- Check the batch total and Save.
What to watch in Sage 50
- Sage 50 reads lines with the same account, date and Ref as one invoice. A different Ref on one line splits it off as a new invoice.
- Batch invoices and credits show the supplier's default N/C. You can overwrite it on each line.
- Enter the net amount and the tax code on every line.
- This guide applies to Sage 50 Accounts (UK). Other Sage 50 editions have different screens.
Words Sage 50 uses
- Nominal code. The UK name for a general ledger account.
The Pulsify way
- Forward the supplier's invoice to your Pulsify address or upload it. Pulsify reads every line and finds the supplier in Sage 50.
- Pulsify suggests an account for each line from past bills for that supplier. Each line gets its own account and VAT code (T-code).
- Check the suggestions in Pulsify, change any that are wrong and approve.
- The purchase invoice is created in Sage 50 with the right account on every line.
Pulsify connects to Sage 50. We set up the connection for you.
What Pulsify does not do here
- Pulsify can only pick from the accounts that exist in Sage 50.
Example in Sage 50
Example Trade Supplies sends one purchase invoice for stock, tools and delivery. The bookkeeper uses Suppliers > Batch invoice and gives every line the same Ref, date and supplier account.
| Line | Amount | Tagged to |
|---|---|---|
| Building stock, 50 bags | £1,000.00 | Nominal code for materials, with its tax code |
| Cordless drill | £300.00 | Nominal code for small tools, with its tax code |
| Delivery | £60.00 | Nominal code for carriage, with its tax code |
Three lines make one invoice because the account, date and Ref match. The batch total is £1,360.00 before VAT. Check the total and press Save.
Common mistakes
- Using different Ref values on lines meant for one invoice, so they become separate invoices.
- Leaving the supplier's default N/C on a line that belongs elsewhere.
More help
- How to code one bill to several account codes in AccountRight
- How to code one bill to several account codes in MYOB Business
- How to code one bill to several account codes in Xero
- How to enter a purchase invoice with line items in Sage 50
- How to code a purchase invoice with mixed VAT rates in Sage 50
- How to set a default nominal code for each supplier in Sage 50
- All Sage 50 how-to guides
- Pulsify setup guides
Sources
Last checked 2026-10-19. Confidence: confirmed.
Common questions
How do I code one invoice to several nominal codes?
Enter a line for each nominal code with its net amount and tax code. Lines sharing the same account, date and reference group together as one invoice.
How do I check the lines?
Check the batch total and press Save.
Does a supplier default fill in the N/C?
Yes. Batch invoices and credits show the supplier's default N/C and you can overwrite it.
Does Pulsify learn how I code?
Yes. Pulsify suggests an account for each line from how that supplier was coded on past bills. You can change any suggestion.
Pulsify setup guides
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