Review an Import Batch
A batch is the review stage between bank import and final Tables.
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Start with Batch Details and SummaryThen continue through the remaining 11 topics in order.In this guide
- 1Batch Details and SummaryThe batch page shows:
- 2Edit Batch EntriesMost important fields can be edited in the batch table:
- 3Set PurchaserFor Monzo batches, the app may suggest a purchaser from receipts. You can apply a purchaser to the batch or edit individual rows.
- 4Optimise DescriptionsUse Generate Descriptions in the batch to produce clearer descriptions using the selected grant's context. Review generated descriptions before export. Avoid vague or funder-sensitive wording if the grant provider has strict description expectations.
- 5Categorise EntriesUse categorisation to split entries into:
- 6Set GrantsSet the grant field before saving when the batch belongs to a known grant. Grant allocation can also be edited later in the Table.
- 7Review VATVAT is set for each entry during the import, so there is no VAT queue to work through. It may come from:
- 8Review ReceiptsReview receipt warnings before saving an import batch. Every receipt is read during the import, several at a time, and the **Reading receipts** step counts them as they finish. A receipt is accepted when the bank charge equals its total, a card or wallet payment printed on it, one of its invoice lines, or the balance after a printed credit. Several receipts on one entry are accepted when one of them shows the charge or their totals add up to it. Anything else is listed under **Receipt review** when you open the batch. A warning never changes the bank amount.
- 9Money In ReviewMoney-in rows can be refunds, reversals, transfers, grant receipts or other credits. Review them so a refunded expense is not claimed at its original amount.
- 10Chase Missing ReceiptsUse Chase Receipts when batch entries are missing invoice evidence.
- 11Re-upload an ImportUse batch re-upload when you have a newer bank export for the same batch and have not saved the batch to Tables yet.
- 12Save to TablesUse Save to Tables when the batch is ready.