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Key term explainers

Short guides for document and compliance terms used in the app. Available in English, Polish, Romanian, Albanian, Ukrainian, Spanish, and Portuguese.

What is a WTN?Legal review pending

WTN means Waste Transfer Note. It records non-hazardous waste transfers in the UK.

What is RAMS?Legal review pending

RAMS means Risk Assessment and Method Statement used for site safety planning.

What is VAT?Legal review pending

VAT is Value Added Tax in the UK. Registered businesses charge it on eligible invoices.

What is a receipt?Legal review pending

A receipt confirms payment was received. It is different from an invoice.

What is a quote?Legal review pending

A quote is a price offer for agreed work, usually valid for a limited period.

What is an estimate?Legal review pending

An estimate is a non-binding expected cost before final scope is confirmed.

What is a job sheet?Legal review pending

A job sheet is a work record for a visit, task, or callout.

What are payment terms?Legal review pending

Payment terms say how long a customer has to pay after invoice issue date.

What is a due date?Legal review pending

Due date is the final date by which the invoice should be paid.

What is a sort code?Legal review pending

Sort code is a 6-digit UK bank branch identifier used for bank transfers.

What is a Statement of Account?Legal review pending

A Statement of Account shows all invoices, payments, and balance for a customer over a period.

What is an invoice number?Legal review pending

Invoice number is the unique reference used to identify and track an invoice.

What is a purchase order (PO)?Legal review pending

A purchase order is a customer-issued reference approving work or goods before invoicing.

What is an overdue invoice?Legal review pending

An overdue invoice is unpaid after its due date.

What is a credit note?Legal review pending

A credit note reduces or cancels part of a previously issued invoice.