Frequently Asked Questions about the Accounts Payable Process
You can obtain invoice information by logging on to the Expenditures Inquiry service you will require a Vendor Account number and password to use this service.
You will require a Vendor Account and password, please email your request to Front Office
You can view your account using the Expenditures Inquiry service or contact Front Office Alternatively, you can sign up for Web EDI, this service is electronic via the Web so no paper invoices are required. Please click on Invoicing link for more information on this service.
If you are a Web EDI vendor, please send your query to Front Office For paper copies - be sure you have mailed your invoice correctly to the correct Place of trade. Also check that you have fulfilled all the invoicing requirements.
For information on how to use this service please click on Expenditures Inquiry and download or view the user guide. If you still have a query please e-mail our Front Office: Front Office
If your invoice has terms to pay within the last 5 business days of the month (and 5 days either side of the quarter end) your payment will be processed on the first business day of the next month.
We recommend you please send your request to Front Office
Please ensure you quote our Purchase Order number.
BMS standard corporate terms are 90 days from date of invoice. Please check the payment terms on the purchase order, and contact your buyer should you require any additional information.
