Opera II Version 3
The new core functionality includes:

Bill of Materials
Payroll IR Phase III – completes the product development to obtain Inland Revenue Standard and Electronic Filing Regulations
Major Nominal Ledger enhancement with Real Time Postings
Multi Tasking in Invoicing/SOP Processing
Backup and Restore Routines
New look and feel with Windows XP style icons and new wallpaper

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Bill of Materials
The Opera II Bill of Materials module (BOM) has an intuitive interface, designed to simplify the control of manufacturing requirements. Whether it’s a simple or complex assembly structure, these can be quickly and easily defined from stock components – raw materials, labour and description only items, and any specialist documentation, such as technical drawings, can also be attached to each structure.

BOM offers full control of manufacturing requirements, from start to finish. Before starting the manufacturing process a trial build can be performed. This calculates whether there are enough stock components to complete the required quantity of the final assembly, and identifies any shortfalls so that the required number of components are ordered. It also caters for the substitution of components on a works order and can adjust the finished quantity to build accordingly.

As the manufacturing process begins with the works order, the stock can be automatically allocated and issued and, when the works order is completed, the finished assembly can be updated with the build quantity. Alternatively, there is the flexibility to elect to operate each of these processes separately. The BOM kitting function gives further flexibility, enabling works orders to be raised and receive the build quantity of the finished assembly into stock in a single process.

BOM provides fast and accurate manufacturing information, such as work in progress, assembly structure detail, where used, or assembly cost reports to name a few. Alternatively, locating a particular batch /serial item used on a works order is easily achieved using the Traceable View function.

Key Features of BOM
Controls Assembly Structures with costs broken down into raw materials and labour items
Assembly Structures can be temporarily changed to meet the specific needs of a customer
Caters for Phantom Sub Assemblies
Facility to create Works Orders which can be printed and used as a picking list
Monitors and reports on Work in Progress
Traceability at Sub Assembly and Component level
Facility to update assembly costs when component costs change
Links to SOP, Stock Control and Costing

Payroll - New Features in Opera II Version 3

Payroll and HR Solution
Keeping up to date with complex Payroll and HR issues can be a full time task, but Opera II Payroll and HR provides a time saving and comprehensive solution. This application continues to evolve and embrace the demands of both Government and business requirements. Designed to meet full Inland Revenue accreditation, including new Quality standards, Opera II Payroll and HR continues to push the boundaries to provide a flexible, time saving and cost effective solution that responds quickly to business needs.

Historical Pay Details - Information at a Glance
Quick access to full earnings history is important in today’s busy payroll department. The P11 report has been added to draw together all of the information required to replicate the Deductions Working Sheet and enables the user to get a quick view of the employees’ salary costs.

Attachment Orders - Court Orders Made Easy
All court orders such as Council Tax and Scottish Arrestment orders are now fully automated processes.

Statutory Paternity Pay - Simplified Payments
The process of making the statutory payments is entirely automated. The complete process is catered for and eradicates the need for manual override.

NI Adjustment
When an employee informs their employer that they should have been on a different National Insurance code part way through the tax year, it can present a number of issues if the employer is to ensure that the backdated calculations are accurate. The Adjust NI facility enables the user to make the changes quickly, accurately and ensure that employees' to date NI contributions are correct.

Payroll Reports Find Reports Easily
The introduction of a number of new payroll reports means that Payroll Reports menu has been regrouped to make selection of the appropriate report more convenient.

Set Options User Friendly & Logically Sequenced

The Payroll Set Options screen has been expanded to three pages to accommodate the addition of new options and to help the user with logical placement of information.

Holiday Pay Across Year-end - IR Standard Brings Extra Functionality

For weekly payrolls, payment of holidays over the tax year end is now automated.

Electronic Payments to the Collector of Taxes - Extend Payment Time

The Inland Revenue now allows payments to be made on the 22nd of each month if paid online. The Payroll includes help screens to take the user through the online payments processing procedure.

Modular Enhancements

Nominal Ledger
Batch or Real Time Update
The latest insight into a company’s financial well-being is instantly available with the introduction of the optional Real Time Update facility. Transactions processed from the source ledgers of Sales, Purchase, Cashbook, Payroll and Invoicing/SOP are instantly updated within the Nominal Ledger and puts you in full control to deal with those day to day business decisions that can have a direct influence on profitability.

Invoicing/Sales Order Processing
Delivering even more flexibility with Multi-tasking
Today many employees find themselves in the position of having to multi-task between applications or job functions. The Invoicing/Sales Order Processing – New, Edit and Progress functions have been enhanced to allow users the flexibility to process or enquire on other areas of Opera II – ranging from performing a stock or customer enquiry, to processing a supplier payment.

In addition, the View functions of Lines, Header, Status and Totals are fully synchronised to allow a user to highlight and scroll through different customers and documents.

System
Implementing further controls and reducing risks
In the unlikely event of hardware, network or major system infrastructure failure, the new Opera II Backup and Restore facility allows procedures to be put in place to recover from this situation with minimum disruption to business. Backups can be taken for an individual or a range of companies, with the Restore function offering the same facilities.

Enhancing the overall presentation
The new Opera II look and feel, with Windows XP style icons and new wallpaper, provides the latest and up-to-date user interface experience.