Invoice and receipt piles remain a top SME pain. Mid-2026 pipelines improved field extraction, but finance must still own the final posting.

Accounting automation means separating “read the document” from “post to the system.” The model can propose vendor, amount, and date; an accountant approves before ERP entry.

Starting with one vendor type or one recurring invoice template keeps model error manageable. Rushing every document lengthens the manual correction queue.

Design for audit from day one: source image, model output, and human approval must be retrievable.

Manager action: Automate extraction for one vendor type; require accountant approval before ERP posting.