How Central Billing Works

The Monthly Procedure

The system works on a monthly cycle of invoices, statements and payment.

Step 1
You order your goods in the normal way and the suppliers deliver it to you.

Step 2
The supplier sends the invoices to you. You match the invoices against the delivery notes and make a record of any items on the invoices that you wish to dispute.

Step 3
You notify the supplier of any dispute and advise CEL as early as possible on 01457 863400. As long as CEL gets that information before the cut off date showing on the Monthly Statement on which the invoice appears, we can ensure the invoice is not paid.

Step 4
At the end of each month suppliers send all statements to CEL who prepare a consolidated statement for all your suppliers for you to pick off the web. For example the consolidated statement for July Invoices will be available for collection around the 13th August and so on each month. This will include a summary of what you owe for that month and give you a final opportunity to clarify any discrepancies.

Step 5
All payments through the scheme are by Direct Debit only. CEL direct debit your bank account for the total owed 3-5 days after receipt of your statement. They will debit your account as late as they possibly can whilst ensuring that they are able to pay the suppliers on time. The date of the direct debit will be clearly indicated on your monthly statement.

Step 6
Two days after the money has been taken from your account, CEL will pay the suppliers.

This completes the monthly cycle.

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Frequently Asked Questions

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