The 5 biggest hidden costs in invoice processing
Feb 11, 2025

1️⃣ Time Loss Due to Manual Checks & Data Entry
❌ The Problem:
Accounting teams spend hours every day manually checking invoices, transferring data into ERP systems, and correcting faulty OCR results.
📊 Typical Time Spent per Invoice:
Manual Checking: 5-10 Minutes
Matching with Orders: 3-5 Minutes
Correcting OCR Errors: 2-4 Minutes
🚀 The AI Solution:
Finto automatically reads invoices, independently detects errors, and accurately categorizes them. Instead of manual efforts, the entire process is completed in seconds.
2️⃣ High Error Rate & Costly Corrections
❌ The Problem:
Manual errors in categorization, tax auditing, or invoice matching can have severe consequences:
💸 Average Cost per Error:
Incorrect Booking: 25-50 € Correction Costs
Missed Payment Deadline: Reminder Costs + Discount Loss
Incorrect Tax Calculation: Risk during Audits
🚀 The AI Solution:
Finto reduces errors by up to 90% by automatically matching data, checking tax calculations, and reporting discrepancies.
3️⃣ Delays Due to Slow Release Processes
❌ The Problem:
Invoices often have to go through multiple departments, are sent via email, and are stuck in long release cycles.
📊 Average Processing Time of an Invoice:
Classic Processes: 7-14 Days
Manual Follow-up: up to 3 reminders via email
🚀 The AI Solution:
Finto automates the release processes with intelligent workflows, allowing invoices to be approved within hours instead of days.
4️⃣ Overlooked Discount Opportunities & Reminder Fees
❌ The Problem:
Many companies miss discount opportunities because invoices are processed or released too late.
💸 Cost Factor:
Lost Discount Reductions: 2-3 % of the Invoice Amount
Additional Reminder Fees for Late Payment: 5-10 % of the Amount
🚀 The AI Solution:
Finto prioritizes invoices with discount advantages and ensures timely payments so that no savings potential is lost.
5️⃣ Scalability Issues with Growing Invoice Volume
❌ The Problem:
The more invoices a company has to process, the greater the effort for accounting teams. Instead of working efficiently, companies must hire more staff or use external accounting services.
🚀 The AI Solution:
Finto scales with the company – without additional staff. Even with a 100% growth, invoice processing remains fully automated.
💡 Conclusion: How Much Do Companies Really Save with AI?
Companies that use Finto reduce their costs per invoice by up to 70% and minimize manual labor.
📊 Average Savings per Year:
✔ Fewer Error Corrections: -50,000 €
✔ Faster Approvals: -30 % Process Costs
✔ Automatic Tax Checking: No fines or delays
👉 Book a demo now & discover how Finto optimizes your accounting:
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