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Create Mileage

Tracking business mileage is essential for expense reporting. Here is a simple guide on how to log a new mileage expense in the Bullet software.

How to create mileage in Bullet you can see in the video below, please scroll to the 02:04 minute to see the mileage creation:


Step 1: Access the Money Out Section

To begin logging your trip, you’ll need to navigate to the expenses area of the platform:

  1. Look for the Money Out section on the left-hand menu.
  2. Click on Money Out to reveal the drop-down menu.
  3. From the drop-down options, select Add Mileage.

Step 2: Input Trip Details

You will be taken to a screen where you can enter the specific details of the journey:

  1. Date: Select the date the trip took place.
  2. Employee : Select the employee who took the trip from the list.
    • Note: If no employees appear, you first need to go to the Wages section and upload an RPN file to populate your employee list.
  3. Location: Input the route by specifying the starting location (e.g., Galway Island) and the ending location (e.g., Dublin).

Step 3: Review Route and Add Reason

After entering your locations, you can review the trip details and finalise the expense:

  1. Scroll down to view the route on the map.
  2. The system will automatically calculate the distance of the journey.
  3. Reason: Add a brief description explaining the purpose of the trip (e.g., Meeting with John).
  4. Click Review.

Step 4: Save and Choose Next Action

After reviewing the full details of the expense, click Save to confirm the entry.

The system will then show you options for what you want to do next. You can choose to:

  • Add the return journey.
  • Add the same journey again (for another date).
  • Add another journey for an employee.

Select your preferred option and click Continue. That’s all there is to it—your mileage expense is now logged!