Automation

Business Process Automation for Accounting & Finance

Accounting & Finance businesses deal with collecting client documents at tax time. Business Process Automation fixes that. We build custom automation solutions for accounting & finance professionals - fixed-price quotes, no hourly billing. We take the processes your team does by hand - enquiries, quoting, invoicing, reporting, data entry between systems - and make them run themselves. Built for teams of 2 to 200, owned by you, with no ongoing retainer required.

30%

of hours worked globally could be automated with current technology

McKinsey Global Institute

20-30 hours

per month saved by small businesses using workflow automation

Deloitte 2024

70%

reduction in invoice processing time with automated systems

Deloitte 2024

Tax time should not mean three weeks of chasing clients for documents. A simple upload portal with automated reminders solves this permanently.

Callum Holt, Founder, 13Labs

Last updated: 2026-03-19

Accounting & Finance Challenges That Automation Solves

Accountants, bookkeepers, financial planners, and tax agents. These are the specific problems we see accounting & finance businesses bring to us:

1. Collecting client documents at tax time. Our approach: connects the tools you already use - no rip and replace. This directly addresses the way accounting & finance professionals actually work.

2. Managing workflow during busy periods. Our approach: reclaim 10 to 20 hours per week of repetitive manual work. This directly addresses the way accounting & finance professionals actually work.

3. Tracking compliance deadlines across clients. Our approach: no mandatory retainer - own it, or have us train your team to run it. This directly addresses the way accounting & finance professionals actually work.

4. Automating repetitive data entry tasks. Our approach: connects the tools you already use - no rip and replace. This directly addresses the way accounting & finance professionals actually work.

Business Process Automation Solutions for Accounting & Finance

Based on the challenges above, here are the applications we recommend for accounting & finance businesses:

Document Management: Client document upload portal with checklists. Learn how to build a document management.

Workflow Builder: Job management and deadline tracking. Learn how to build a workflow builder.

Customer Portal: Financial snapshot and document repository. Learn how to build a customer portal.

Each of these can be customised to your specific accounting & finance workflows. We scope the exact features you need during a free consultation.

What Accounting & Finance Businesses Can Expect

We measure success by real business outcomes, not feature lists. For accounting & finance businesses, the key metrics are:

Tax returns lodged: We set up tracking from day one so you can see the impact in real numbers.

Client retention: We set up tracking from day one so you can see the impact in real numbers.

Workflow efficiency: We set up tracking from day one so you can see the impact in real numbers.

Tech adoption in accounting & finance is at the high level. Accounting & Finance is already a tech-savvy industry. The businesses that stand out are the ones with custom tools built specifically for their operations, not the ones using the same platforms as everyone else.

Typical investment: $1000-3000. Most accounting & finance clients see measurable ROI within the first month.

How We Work with Accounting & Finance Clients

Discovery. You tell us about your accounting & finance business: what is working, what is not, and what you wish you had. We ask about your current tools, team size, and daily workflows.

Scoping and quote. We define exactly what we will build and send you a fixed-price quote. No hourly rates. For accounting & finance projects, this usually falls within $1000-3000.

Build. We build your solution, typically within 2-4 weeks. You talk directly to our founder and lead engineer. No project managers or middlemen.

Launch and handover. We deploy, walk your team through everything, and provide ongoing support. You own all the code and data.

Accounting & Finance in Melbourne

Many accounting practices across Melbourne suburbs with strong Xero and MYOB integration needs

We have worked with accounting & finance businesses across Melbourne's inner suburbs, outer suburbs, and regional Victoria. Whether you are based in the CBD, Fitzroy, or Geelong, we can meet in person or work remotely.

At a Glance

ChallengeSolutionExpected Outcome
Collecting client documents at tax timeDocument Management: Client document upload portal with checklistsTax returns lodged
Managing workflow during busy periodsWorkflow Builder: Job management and deadline trackingClient retention
Tracking compliance deadlines across clientsCustomer Portal: Financial snapshot and document repositoryWorkflow efficiency
Automating repetitive data entry tasksDocument Management: Client document upload portal with checklistsTax returns lodged

Frequently Asked Questions

How customised is Automation for Accounting & Finance businesses?

Completely. Unlike generic software, we build Automation around how your Accounting & Finance business actually works. Every feature, workflow, and screen is designed for your specific needs.

Will there be downtime when rolling out Automation in my Accounting & Finance business?

No. We plan rollouts carefully to avoid disrupting your Accounting & Finance operations. New systems run alongside existing ones during the transition, so there is no downtime for your team or customers.

Can I access Automation on my phone for my Accounting & Finance business?

Yes. We build responsive web applications that work on phones, tablets, and desktops. You and your Accounting & Finance team can access everything from any device with an internet connection.

I already use other software for my Accounting & Finance business. Can Automation work alongside it?

Yes. We regularly build solutions that complement existing tools. If you need Automation to connect with your current systems, we can build integrations so everything works together without duplicating effort.

Is my Accounting & Finance business data safe with Automation?

Absolutely. We use encrypted databases, secure authentication, and follow best practices for data protection. Your Accounting & Finance data is stored securely and backed up regularly. We take this seriously.

How is 13Labs different from other automation agencies?

Ownership. Most agencies host the automations on their accounts and charge a retainer forever - stop paying, and your workflows stop. Everything we build runs under your accounts, fully documented. Ongoing help is optional, and if you want the capability in-house, we train your team through our buildAutomation programme. We are the only Melbourne automation provider that offers both.

Do we need to be a big company for this to be worth it?

No - the opposite. Small teams feel manual work hardest because every hour matters. If a process eats more staff time each month than the automation would cost over its first few months, it is worth automating. That maths often works for businesses with as few as two or three staff.

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