Important: Invoicer is not affiliated with or endorsed by any trade endorsement scheme or professional body. This page describes general professional invoicing requirements that many schemes expect. Always check the specific requirements of any scheme you're applying to.
What Professional Bodies Typically Require
When you apply to professional trade endorsement schemes, they often ask for example quotes and invoices. Your documents typically need to include:
- ✓ Clear "Invoice" or "Quote" title
- ✓ Your business details (full name/company name, address, registration number if limited company)
- ✓ Client details (name and address)
- ✓ Unique invoice number
- ✓ Invoice date and payment due date
- ✓ Detailed descriptions of work (matching any quote provided)
- ✓ VAT breakdown and VAT number (if VAT registered)
- ✓ Total amount due (inclusive of VAT)
- ✓ Payment terms (typically 30 days from invoice date, customizable)
- ✓ Payment methods (bank transfer details, accepted payment types)
- ✓ Your complaints policy (how to complain, response timeframes)
Invoicer includes all of these automatically. No complicated software, no missing fields, no stress.
How It Works
1. Set Up Once
Add your business details, bank information, and complaints policy. Takes 5 minutes.
2. Add Clients
Enter your clients once. Their details appear on every invoice automatically.
3. Create & Send
Make an invoice, preview it, send it. Everything's professional and compliant without you thinking about it.
Built-In Professional Features
Complaints Policy
Professional schemes typically require a complaints policy on every invoice showing how clients can complain and when they'll get a response. Set it once in Invoicer, it appears automatically on all invoices.
Unique Invoice Numbers
Professional numbering happens automatically. Your custom prefix (like "DN" for Dead Nettle) plus a unique number. Every invoice is distinct and traceable.
VAT Handling
If you're VAT registered, Invoicer calculates VAT automatically and includes your VAT number on every invoice. If you're not VAT registered, it just works simply.
Payment Terms
Defaults to "30 days from invoice date" (the standard for most professional schemes), or customize to your needs. Payment methods and bank details appear clearly on every invoice.
Professional Emails
Your invoices are sent as professional PDF attachments with clear email messages. Looks credible and trustworthy.
Works on Your Phone
Create and send professional invoices from your mobile. No laptop needed. Perfect for tradespeople on the go.
Who Is This For?
Tradespeople who need professional invoices without complicated software.
Especially useful if you're:
- Applying to professional trade endorsement schemes
- Already a member of professional bodies and need compliant documents
- Just want professional documents that look credible
- Tired of complicated accounting software
- Need something simple that works on your phone
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Frequently Asked Questions
Do I need this if I'm not in a trade endorsement scheme?
These requirements are just good practice for any tradesperson. Professional invoices help you get paid faster and look more credible to all your clients.
What if I'm not VAT registered?
That's fine. Invoicer works perfectly for non-VAT registered businesses. The VAT features are optional.
Can I see an example invoice?
Yes. Sign up free and create a test invoice to see exactly what it looks like. No credit card needed for the free trial.
What's included in the complaints policy?
A standard policy that meets professional scheme requirements, typically including: how clients can make a complaint, acknowledgment timeframe (usually within 7 days), and resolution timeframe (typically within 28 days). You can customize it to match your specific business needs while maintaining professional standards.
Does this replace my accountant?
No. Invoicer helps you create professional invoices. You'll still need an accountant for tax returns and year-end accounts.
Do my quotes and invoices need to match?
Yes. Most professional schemes require that your invoice descriptions match your original quote. Invoicer makes this easy by keeping all your customer and job details consistent. If you add extra work, you can document the additional costs separately.
Will this work with my trade endorsement scheme application?
Invoicer includes the common requirements that most professional schemes expect. However, always check the specific requirements of the scheme you're applying to, as each may have slightly different needs.
Invoicing for Other Trades
Invoicer works for all kinds of tradespeople and self-employed professionals.
Gardeners & Landscapers
Invoice from the garden, no muddy paperwork
Electricians
VAT invoices, certificates & compliance
Plumbers & Heating Engineers
Emergency call-outs & boiler work
Builders & Contractors
Stage payments & project invoicing
Self-Employed & Sole Traders
Simple invoicing for one-person businesses
Elderly & Senior Tradespeople
Large fonts, big buttons, easy to use
Mobile Invoicing
Invoice from your phone at the job site
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