The SIE File – What Is It?

A SIE file transfers accounting records between systems. Use it to move Vendion vouchers to your bookkeeping program or accountant.

What does Vendion include?

Vendion’s accounting export uses SIE type 4 and includes company details, financial year, used accounts and the vouchers with debit/credit rows in the export selection. Cost centres can be included when present in the records.

These are records from Vendion. Purchases, payroll, bank transactions and other accounting must also be recorded in the receiving system. The export does not automatically contain the company’s entire general ledger or all opening and closing balances.

SIE types

SIE 5 also exists. For Vendion accounting records, use its SIE export option. SIE Group’s format descriptions.

Prepare the export

1. Check the restaurant, chart of accounts and first month of the financial year.
2. Complete relevant daily closings and check that vouchers exist.
3. For a date range, open Admin → Bokföring → Dagsavslut → Periodrapport.
4. Enter Från and Till, select Visa period and check the results.
5. Select Ladda ner SIE.
6. Import the file into your bookkeeping program or give it and the reconciliation records to your accountant.

Individual Z reports also have SIE downloads in report history. The voucher view includes separate records such as expired gift cards. Check the actual export selection so those records are also included when needed.

Reconcile after import

Compare dates, voucher numbers, revenue excluding VAT, VAT by rate and payment accounts. Gross sales in a report cannot be compared directly with net revenue in the ledger. Reconcile card receivables against settlements and bank payouts, allowing for fees and timing.

Import each voucher once. If the direct Fortnox integration has already sent a Z voucher, do not import it again via SIE. Keep the file and record the range and vouchers imported.

Common questions

Should I edit the file? Use the download from Vendion. For an import error, record the message, restaurant, period and affected vouchers. Resolve the cause with your accountant or support before retrying.

When should I export? Agree a routine with your accountant that fits your bookkeeping and filing periods. The ability to download later does not replace ongoing bookkeeping.

Is SIE the VAT return? No. The return depends on the complete books, including purchases and other events outside Vendion.

How should I share it? Use the channel agreed with your accountant. The file contains company financial information.