Invoice data extraction

Automated Invoice Processing Software
— AI-Powered Data Extraction

Nextraxion is AI-powered invoice data extraction software that pulls structured data from supplier invoices, VAT invoices, pro forma invoices, credit notes and more — with a confidence score and source text on every field. Define your fields once. Works across every invoice format, every time.

See what gets extracted
No finance team needed Confidence score on every field GDPR compliant Bulk processing supported
Nextraxion invoice data extraction UI

What is invoice data extraction software?

Invoice data extraction is the process of automatically reading supplier invoices — whether PDF, scanned image, or Word document — and pulling out structured fields like invoice number, vendor details, VAT amounts, totals, payment terms and due dates. The extracted data is organised into a consistent format you can export as CSV or JSON, import into your accounting software, or query via the API. Without automation, this process is done manually by accounts payable or finance staff, one invoice at a time.

What is automated invoice processing?

Automated invoice processing is the end-to-end workflow of receiving, reading, extracting and routing invoice data without manual intervention. Nextraxion handles the extraction layer — pulling vendor names, VAT amounts, totals, PO references and payment terms from any invoice format and delivering them as structured, export-ready data. Export as CSV for import into Xero, QuickBooks, Sage or your own systems.

Why it matters for finance teams

Invoice processing is one of the highest-volume manual tasks in any finance function. Keying in vendor names, amounts, and VAT figures from hundreds of invoices per month introduces errors, delays payments, and ties up staff who should be doing higher-value work. Invoice data extraction software eliminates the manual entry step — so invoices move from inbox to accounting system in seconds, not hours.

Why a specialist tool outperforms built-in OCR

Accounting platforms like Xero, QuickBooks, and Sage include basic invoice scanning, but it breaks on unusual layouts and can't be customised for your internal codes. Nextraxion is built exclusively for extraction — which means it handles non-standard formats, supports custom fields like cost centres and PO references, and gives every field a confidence score so your team can catch errors before they reach the ledger.

What invoice data extraction software should capture

Invoice number

Unique invoice ID, PO reference, and supplier document number

Dates

Invoice date, due date, payment date, tax point date

Vendor details

Supplier name, address, VAT number, company registration

Bill-to details

Client name, billing address, contact name, account reference

Custom fields

Cost centre, project code, approver, or any field your team defines

Totals

Subtotal, VAT/tax amount, total due, amount paid, balance

Payment terms

Net days, payment method, bank details, IBAN, sort code

Purchase order

PO number, cost centre, project code, department reference

Works across every invoice format

Standard invoices

Invoice number, supplier, VAT, totals, due date, payment terms

Pro forma invoices

Estimated costs, delivery terms, validity period, advance payment

VAT invoices

VAT registration number, tax point date, VAT rate, VAT amount

Credit notes

Original invoice reference, reason for credit, credit amount, reissue date

Recurring invoices

Billing period, subscription reference, auto-renewal date, frequency

Self-billing invoices

Buyer-generated reference, supplier VAT number, agreed price schedule

Up and running in under 10 minutes

1

Build your invoice template

Name your template, set the document type to 'Supplier Invoice' or 'VAT Invoice' and AI suggests the most relevant fields instantly. Add custom fields for PO numbers, cost centres or any internal codes.

2

Upload one or thousands

PDF, Word, or scanned invoices. Upload individually or drop in a whole folder — batch processing handles overnight runs automatically.

3

Review, validate and export

Every field comes back with a confidence score and the exact source text it came from. Export to CSV or JSON, or connect via API.

Nextraxion invoice extraction workflow

Built for every finance role

Accounts Payable

  • Process hundreds of mixed-format supplier invoices without manual data entry
  • Move invoices from inbox to accounting system in seconds, not hours
  • Use Mailhook to receive invoices by email and trigger extraction automatically

Finance Controllers

  • Get accurate, structured invoice data across all vendors in one export
  • Ready for reconciliation, audit, and period-end close
  • Confidence scores flag low-accuracy fields before they reach the ledger

Bookkeepers

  • Handle any client's invoice format without building templates
  • Nextraxion adapts to each supplier's layout automatically
  • Export to CSV or JSON for direct import into any accounting platform

Operations Teams

  • Extract PO numbers, cost centres, and project codes from invoices
  • Keep procurement data aligned with your internal systems
  • Bulk-process supplier invoices overnight with zero manual intervention

How much does manual invoice processing cost?

Manual invoice processing costs £8–£15 per invoice when staff time, error correction, and payment delays are factored in. Automated extraction brings that below £1.

60–80%

reduction in cost per invoice

Automation eliminates data entry time and the rework caused by manual keying errors

< 30s

to extract a complete invoice

From upload to structured export — no manual fields, no re-keying

< 1%

AI error rate vs ~4% manual

Fewer errors mean fewer corrections, fewer payment delays, fewer supplier queries

Example: A finance team processing 500 invoices per month at 10 minutes manual entry each spends over 80 hours on data entry alone — before accounting for corrections. At Nextraxion's Starter plan (£55/month), that same volume is fully extracted automatically, returning those 80 hours to higher-value work.

VAT compliance and HMRC record-keeping

For UK businesses, invoice extraction isn't just about speed — it's about getting the right fields for HMRC. A valid VAT invoice must include the supplier's VAT registration number, the tax point date, and the correct VAT amount at the correct rate. Nextraxion extracts all of these as explicit, labelled fields — giving you a structured record of every VAT invoice aligned with HMRC requirements.

Nextraxion is GDPR compliant, uses encrypted storage, and does not use your documents to train AI models. Your financial documents stay yours.

VAT registration number

Extracted and stored as a labelled field on every VAT invoice

Tax point date

Captured separately from invoice date and due date — as HMRC requires

VAT rate and VAT amount

Extracted from the invoice totals

Supplier name and address

Full supplier details for HMRC record-keeping compliance

GDPR compliant processing

Encrypted storage. No model training on your documents.

Every field

scored for confidence

< 30s

per invoice extracted

60–80%

lower cost per invoice vs manual

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Start extracting data from your invoices today

No finance expertise needed. No IT team. First extraction in under 10 minutes.

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Starter from $69/mo · No credit card required

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