You pick VAT and the nominal on the bill.
On Purchases → Bills you choose the VAT rate and account on each line. There is no OCR and no rules engine that codes the bill for you.
Consistent coding, done by you.
The bill form is the control.
You choose the code
Pick VAT and the nominal on the draft bill, then post.
Right VAT rate
Choose 20%, 5%, zero, exempt or reverse charge on the line.
Nominal on the line
The account you pick is what posts. Recurring bills copy the last setup.
Accurate books with less effort.
Post faster
Less manual coding means supplier bills are processed in a fraction of the time.
VAT invoices in the books
Accurate VAT on the line stays in the ledger
Better reporting
Consistent categorisation makes your management reports genuinely useful.
Auto-coded VAT & nominal accounts: common questions
What does auto-coding do?
You apply VAT and the nominal on the bill. Convert from a PO to copy lines. No OCR inbox.
Does it handle different VAT rates?
Those rates are available on the line. You pick them.
Can I override the suggested coding?
Yes. Suggestions are fully editable, and SwiftBooks Pro learns from your corrections over time.
Does accurate coding help with Making Tax Digital?
Yes. Correct VAT coding flows into VAT invoices in the books returns, reducing the risk of errors.
Categorisation you don't have to think about.
Manual coding is slow and inconsistent across a team. SwiftBooks Pro applies your VAT and nominal logic automatically, so the books stay accurate.