Local Government Invoice Automation is helping councils modernise their finance functions with AI-powered accuracy and control. Finance teams in Local Government are under constant pressure to process invoices faster, reduce errors, and stay compliant. Manual handling, spreadsheet tracking, and repetitive data entry make this harder every year.
askelie® has solved this with intELIEdocs, the intelligent document processing module of the ELIE platform. It provides a secure and automated process for invoice management from the moment a supplier sends an email to the point the payment is ready for approval.
Why automated invoice processing Matters
Councils manage thousands of invoices every month, often arriving in different formats from hundreds of suppliers. Staff spend hours checking totals, validating tax, and entering details into finance systems. Every manual step increases the chance of mistakes and delays.
By processing invoices automatically it removes these challenges by using AI to handle invoices accurately and at scale. It enables councils to meet transparency and audit requirements while freeing finance teams to focus on higher-value work.
How intELIEdocs Works
intELIEdocs gives councils a true straight-through process from inbox to ledger.
- Suppliers email invoices to a dedicated address. Each supplier sends invoices to a specific mailbox that connects directly to intELIEdocs.
- intELIEdocs retrieves and reads the invoices. The AI engine extracts supplier names, invoice numbers, dates, and totals, regardless of layout or format.
- Automatic validation of data and calculations. The system checks that totals, VAT, and line items add up correctly before sending the information onward.
- Seamless posting to the finance suite. Once validated, the clean data is uploaded automatically into the council’s ERP or finance system for posting and approval.
The process requires no manual rekeying and no downloads. Every step is traceable and secure.
Designed for the Public Sector
Local Government environments demand reliability, accountability, and strong data protection. intELIEdocs meets these needs through a design built on security and flexibility.
- Compliant and secure. Operates within ISO 27001 aligned controls and full GDPR compliance.
- No coding required. Workflows and validation rules are easy to configure.
- Audit ready. Every extraction and validation is logged for review.
- Rapid deployment. Councils can be live within hours, not months.
- Human review available. Where policy requires oversight, items can be flagged for quick verification.
This approach helps councils modernise without disrupting existing systems or long procurement cycles.
Real Results from Local Government Invoice Automation Projects
Adopting automation delivers measurable improvements across finance operations.
- Processing time reduced by up to 80 percent
- More than 90 percent accuracy in data capture
- Faster supplier payments and fewer disputes
- Reduced administrative effort and operational cost
- Clear visibility into invoice status and spend
Finance teams gain time for forecasting, analysis, and strategic planning rather than repetitive data entry.
How intELIEdocs Connects to the ELIE Platform
intELIEdocs is powered by ELIE, askelie’s Ever Learning Intelligent Engine. ELIE connects document automation with workflow, decisioning, and analytics modules that cover the full finance lifecycle.
When used with ELIE Composer or ELIE Decision Engine, councils can automate approvals, coding, and reporting in a fully digital process. All data stays within the council’s private environment, ensuring privacy and compliance without relying on public AI tools.
Building Smarter Finance Operations
Automation is not about replacing people. It enables finance professionals to focus on insight and improvement. Councils using intELIEdocs report faster turnaround times, stronger controls, and greater transparency.
As the public sector modernises, intELIEdocs provides a practical and secure path toward digital finance operations. It turns manual tasks into streamlined, auditable workflows that save time and strengthen accountability.
From the moment a supplier emails an invoice to the final posting in the finance suite, intELIEdocs does the rest. It is accurate, private, and designed for the way Local Government works.