Supplier and Contractor Payments

Accounts Payable 

The Accounts Payable Section in Laois County Council is responsible for the processing of all payments.  This includes payments to suppliers for goods and services, grants and loan payments. The section endeavors to pay suppliers within a timeframe of 30 days, commencing on the day that the AP section receives a valid invoice. 

Contact Details

Accounts Payable Section, Laois County Council, Áras an Chontae, Portlaoise, Co. Laois 
accountspayable@laoiscoco.ie   

What does an invoice need to include?

A valid invoice must include the following: 

• Supplier name, address and date 
• Invoice number 
• VAT number (or PPS number is not registered for VAT) 
• Purchase order number 
• Details of works carried out/ services provided/ goods delivered 
• A valid PO must be obtained from the section in the Council which is placing the order prior to any order being fulfilled. 
• Where invoices fall under the Reverse VAT Rule (RCT), they should quote “VAT TO BE SUPPLIED BY THE PRINCIPAL CONTRACTOR” and VAT should not be charged 
• Laois County Council’s method of payment is by EFT – Electronic Funds Transfer 
• Suppliers will receive a remittance advice on the day of the payment run to the email address provided. 

Further information

For further information for suppliers and contractors please visit

• supplier and contractor support
• supplier and contractor payments