I want to issue a payment order to a sub contractor (UK) for commencement of works, can I do that in Quickbooks?

There isn't a direct method to issue a payment order for your sub-customer, Info2176. However, we can utilize the Expense feature to pay your sub-contractor.

Here's how to: 

1. Click + New.
2. Under the Suppliers column, select Expense.
3. Choose the sub-contractors you want to pay in the Payee field.
4. Enter the Payment account, Payment Date and Payment Method.
5. In the Category details section, select the appropriate expense account from the dropdown menu and add a description.
6. You can detail the expense further by listing specific products or services in the Item details section.
7. Enter the Amount and VAT.
8. If this expense will be billed to a customer, tick the Billable checkbox and input the customer's name in the Customer field.
9. Select Save and close to complete the process. 

Alternatively, you can use the Cheque feature to make payments to your sub-contractors.

If you're looking to review and analyze your spending patterns, you can run an Expenses by Supplier Summary report and customising it to your needs.

Please don’t hesitate to return here if you have any more questions or need further assistance. We're here to support you!