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Invoice Line Items

Add descriptions, quantities, and unit prices. Line totals, subtotal, VAT, and grand total are calculated automatically.

Line Item Structure

Each line item on an invoice has four fields: Description, Quantity, Unit Price, and Line Total. The Line Total is calculated automatically as Quantity multiplied by Unit Price. You must add at least one line item before you can save an invoice.

Line Items
Invoice line item editor
Waste collection — week commencing 10 Mar 2026
1
Defaults to 1. Can be a decimal for partial units.
250.00
Enter in pounds — the form uses step="0.01".
Read-only. Calculated as Qty × Unit Price.

Invoice Totals

Below the line items the form shows a running totals section. Subtotal is the sum of all line totals. If VAT is enabled, a VAT (20%) row appears. The final Total is Subtotal plus VAT (if applicable).

Line Items
Invoice line item editor
Sum of all line totals.

Shown when: Shown when VAT is enabled on the invoice

Only shown when VAT is enabled in the invoice.
The amount the client owes.

Adding and Removing Lines

Use the Add line item button at the bottom of the line items section to add more rows. Each new line is appended with a default quantity of 1 and unit price of £0.00. To remove a line, click the trash icon at the end of that row. You cannot remove the last line — there must always be at least one.

Use multiple lines for itemised invoices
Break down your charges with one line per service or collection. For example: one line for the collection fee, another for waste disposal, and a third for any surcharges. This makes it easier for clients to understand what they are paying for.
Minimum one line item required
Trying to save an invoice with zero line items will show a validation error. You must have at least one line with a description before saving.
Common Mistakes
Entering unit price as pence (e.g. 25000) instead of pounds (e.g. 250.00).
Leaving the description blank — clients will see an empty line on the printed invoice.
Setting quantity to 0 which makes the line total £0.00 even if you enter a unit price.

Field Reference

FieldRequiredDescription
DescriptionNoWhat this line represents. Printed on the invoice.
QtyNoNumber of units.
Unit PriceNoPrice per unit in £.
TotalNoLine total (Qty × Unit Price).
SubtotalNoTotal before VAT.
VAT (20%)No20% UK Standard Rate VAT.
TotalNoGrand total (Subtotal + VAT).