How INLIS Consulting Helps Clients with AI Automation

The world of accounting is undergoing a quiet revolution. Once defined by manual reconciliations, piles of invoices, and endless late-night number crunching, the profession is now transforming through AI-powered automation.

At INLIS Consulting, we don’t see this shift as something that’s “coming”; it’s already here.

We’ve integrated automation across bookkeeping, payroll, VAT submissions, invoicing, and social security declarations to meet the diverse needs of our clients, whether freelancers, startups, or large companies. The result is a system that combines speed, precision, and compliance, while freeing accountants to focus on what truly matters: strategic guidance and growth planning.

The Financial Processes AI is Transforming

Accounting isn’t just about numbers on a spreadsheet; it’s the backbone of every business decision. Here’s how AI is automating the core processes:

1. Invoicing & e-Fatura Management

AI systems at INLIS Consulting can generate thousands of invoices and e-Faturas overnight, ensuring timely compliance with Portuguese regulations.

• Example: A creative freelancer working with 15 clients no longer spends hours generating invoices each month. Instead, our platform handles everything automatically while they sleep.

2. VAT Declarations

VAT submissions are traditionally a stressful, deadline-driven process. With AI, VAT data is extracted, validated, and submitted automatically, reducing human error and ensuring compliance with Autoridade Tributária (AT) requirements.

3. Payroll & Social Security Declarations

From calculating salaries to submitting Segurança Social declarations, Our Payroll automation ensures employees are paid correctly and on time, while businesses remain compliant with Portuguese labor laws.

4. Bank Statement Reconciliation

Our tools can instantly process bank feeds, match transactions, and reconcile accounts, eliminating the tedious work of manual cross-checking. This creates real-time financial visibility for both freelancers and companies.

5. Credit & Debit Management

Managing credits and debits, especially across multiple clients or vendors, is simplified by automation. We track balances, flag anomalies, and generate reports, giving businesses a clearer picture of their financial health.

Why We Recommend Clients Adopt Automation

The shift to automation isn’t just about convenience; it’s about survival in a digital-first economy.

• Efficiency: What once took hours now happens in seconds.

• Accuracy: AI reduces the risk of costly human errors.

• Compliance: Automated submissions ensure deadlines are never missed.

• Scalability: Whether it’s a single freelancer or a company with thousands of transactions, automation adapts to volume without added stress.

According to PwC, over 40% of accounting tasks are already automatable, and this percentage is expected to rise rapidly. Businesses that fail to adapt will struggle to keep up with faster, leaner competitors.

How INLIS Consulting is Leading the Way

At INLIS Consulting, we’ve designed systems that work while you rest.

• Invoice Automation at Scale: Generating 1,000+ invoices overnight for freelancers and businesses.

• VAT Submissions: Automatically preparing and submitting VAT declarations with precision.

• Seamless e-Fatura Integration: Handling bulk e-Faturas without delays.

• 24/7 Processing: Financial updates are completed during the night, so clients wake up to ready-to-go data.

Client Example: A Lisbon-based freelancer reduced monthly admin time by 80% using INLIS Consulting’s tools. Invoices, VAT, and e-Faturas were completed automatically, allowing them to dedicate their time to creative projects.

How AI is Redefining the Accountant’s Role

AI doesn’t replace accountants — it empowers them.

• From Number Crunchers to Advisors: With repetitive tasks automated, accountants now focus on strategic growth planning.

• From Reactive to Predictive: AI forecasts help businesses prepare for opportunities and risks before they happen.

• From Compliance to Strategy: Accountants can shift their role from simply ensuring accuracy to driving business expansion.

Far from being replaced, accountants are evolving into business strategists, risk managers, and financial advisors.

The Future of AI in Accounting

The journey has only just begun. In the near future, expect:

• Continuous Auditing: Real-time AI-powered checks instead of year-end reviews.

• Smarter Forecasting: Predictive analytics to model different growth scenarios.

• Conversational Accounting: Chatbot-style tools giving clients answers instantly.

• Personalized Dashboards: AI tailors reports for each client’s exact needs.

Final Thoughts

Automation is no longer optional; it’s the new reality of accounting. For businesses and freelancers alike, AI-powered tools mean faster processes, fewer errors, and smarter financial insights.

At INLIS Consulting, we view AI not as a replacement for human expertise, but as its strongest ally. By automating invoicing, VAT submissions, payroll, and more, we deliver what clients value most: time, accuracy, and peace of mind.

The question isn’t whether AI will reshape accounting; it already has. The real question is: are you ready to embrace it?