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It would be really handy to be able to add our own reference as well as the invoice number as we have our internal numbering system

Make it happen please its standard practice.

This is a basic accounts package function and a real big problem. As a function on the invoices side why has it not been implemented on the bills side.
Also what is the point of this product ideas page if no one from XERO acknowledges them?
I am seriously regretting moving from my previous package and paying a product that is definitely sub standard!

Just discovered this problem as well have moving our accounts over to Xero this month. This is going to be very labour intensive as we will now need to check every single invoice against statements as the invoice number doesn't pull through. Don't understand why there is the option in AR and not AP. Surely this is something that can be easily implemented!

The sad joke in all of this is that the Field already exists IF you start the process of creating a PO to send to a supplier. You can then convert this into a Bill when you get the Supplier’s Invoice.
Come on Xero. Make this happen

Seems, just like on every other feature request, we have all been talking amongst ourselves for years. Xero couldn’t care less.

I had a good laugh when the new CEO sent a message out to say how she’s going to specifically focus on user feedback and what the client base wants.

Anybody know her email? We should all start forwarding these requests directly to her.

Any major software developers should be using these forums for creating a new platform!

As previously stated, this is probably the simplest of updates, is available in Invoices and was requested 11 yrs ago! A seriously overlooked update that would make a world of difference, especially with integration to other systems and reporting.

@Marcus O'Brien - I have had to do the same! Yet still no response from XERO!

Really frustrating that as users of the product every day they have this function to share ideas for improvements (and clearly this is one very much needed) but you get no feedback from XERO!

A second reference is an option on the invoices side of things so it can't be that difficult to implement it into the Bills side of the programme!

It needs at least a billion. I now have to direct Xero emails to junk as the notifications for people requesting this are getting ridiculous.

How many votes does this need before it is considered?

I totally agree. Adding a second reference section would be great. We switched from Kashflow to Xero which had both internal reference (auto generated) and the suppliers reference. Makes it easy to search and also log on items which are paid in bulk. I currently have to create my own reference which I add to the start of every reference, very time consuming.

If the ability to create an auto reference in invoices is available with a second reference I don't understand why this is not adopted for bills

It seems crazy that there is a second reference for AR but not AP!

We need to make it searchable on both sides and not include in the body of the bill

Surely this is a simple addition?!

This is so absurd. How hard can it be to add a field to a table?

Absolutely! The ability to record an un-mutated supplier invoice/reference number (to ensure no duplicate entries) with a seperate field for internal reference be it a PO#, Status, Invoice Type, Department, Job # etc or whatever the individual business needs is a MUCH needed, LONG overdue feature.

And just to be clear in case it ever is implemented ... it's pointless to include it if it is not searchable!

we add a consecutive number to find invoices easier and also need the supplier invoice number for future reference and to see any duplicates when invoices are of the same value

This can't happen soon enough for us. We need to have our purchase order and the supplier invoice number separated so that duplicates can be identified, at the moment we need to put both into the same field which negates the automatic check.

Add a section when entering bills that allows you to enter in both the purchase order number and the invoice reference from the supplier separately.

A second reference unique to the company for both sales invoices and billing would be very beneficial to us and will make life so much easier when searching for something which has been saved with a unique reference in our filing system (such as a purchase ledger number or PO number), or which sales invoice relates to a specific travel agent for the customer booking.

The second Reference Field can be used for P.O No. This is mandatory.

This would be so helpful to have 2nd reference field to add our internal references etc