I can help you in recording these transactions, @mwarby96.
You can use an Account's Payable to your Journal entry to apply this payment to the bill. However, it will always be best to consult an account or tax advisor to get advised what account to use with your transactions.
To create a journal entry:
- Click the + New button.
- Choose Journal Entry.
- Provide all the necessary to create your journal entry.
- Select Save and new or Save and close.
Check this article for more information: Create a journal entry in QuickBooks Online. Also, you can check this article on how to enter a journal entry that adjusts an account's total balance: Enter adjusting journal entries in QuickBooks Online Accountant.
Let me know if there's anything that I can help. I'm always here to assist. Have a great rest of the day!