Yes, Sarah, you're correct. The scheduling invoices feature is only available in QuickBooks Online (QBO).
In QuickBooks Self-Employed, the invoicing feature primarily creates transactions, sends invoices to customers, and collects payments. This means you'll need to create invoices manually each month for the same client. Setting a reminder in your calendar can help keep you organized.

If you wish, you can explore a test drive of QuickBooks Online using our sample company demo. It’s a great way to study features you might not feel comfortable trying in your account. For more guidance, check out this article: Test Drive QuickBooks Online.
Should you need more advanced bookkeeping features, consider switching to QuickBooks Online. This service offers features tailored to your business needs. You can compare the different versions of QBO by visiting this link: Comparison charts with QuickBooks Online.
You can also check out this article about the invoicing feature in QuickBooks Self-Employed: Easy Invoicing In QuickBooks Self-Employed.
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