AI RECEPTIONIST FOR ACCOUNTING FIRMS

Keep Every Client Call Organized—Even During Tax Season

Melissa answers routine inquiries, collects the reason for the call, and organizes consultation requests while your team focuses on deadlines.

Answer · Capture · Schedule · Notify

1. Melissa answers

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M

Melissa

Thanks for calling your accounting firm. This is Melissa. How can I help?

Caller

I started a small business this year and need help with bookkeeping and taxes.

M

Melissa

Of course. May I have your first and last name and contact information?

2. Lead captured

Sample

The inquiry becomes an organized lead for your team.

Name
Alex Morgan
Phone
(206) 555-0142
Email
alex@example.com
Request
Tax preparation inquiries
Source
Phone call

3. Appointment booked

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Melissa offers an approved time and confirms the booking.

APPOINTMENT CONFIRMED

Tax preparation inquiries

Alex Morgan

Tuesday · 10:00 AM

Sample time in the business’s timezone

4. Everyone gets the details

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Confirmation to the caller

To: alex@example.com

Your appointment is confirmed

Tax preparation inquiries · Tuesday at 10:00 AM.

Appointment details and business contact information.

Notification to your business

To: team@example.com

New appointment: Alex Morgan

Tax preparation inquiries · Tuesday at 10:00 AM.

Caller contact details and call summary.

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Illustrative workflow. Booking and emails follow your configuration.

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MORE THAN A MESSAGE SERVICE

Why growing accounting firms need a better way to answer

Customers expect a useful response when they call—not a beep, a generic script, or a callback hours later.

Voicemail loses momentum

Customers with an immediate need may call the next business instead of waiting for a callback.

Traditional services take messages

Generic operators rarely know your services, availability, or the details your team needs to act.

Melissa keeps the call moving

Melissa answers common questions, captures structured details, and organizes the right next step 24/7.

THE COST OF MISSED CALLS

Busy season should not turn into voicemail season

When your staff is deep in returns, payroll, or client meetings, Melissa provides a reliable first response and preserves every opportunity for follow-up.

Staff are meeting with clients

Tax-season volume spikes

A prospect calls after hours

A client needs to leave a detailed message

BUILT AROUND YOUR CALLS

Melissa can capture the services your customers request

Customize Melissa around your service area, business hours, scheduling rules, and the exact work your company performs.

Tax preparation inquiries

Bookkeeping consultations

Payroll questions

Business accounting

Document reminders

Existing-client messages

Appointment requests

Office information

After every call

Contact details, request, urgency, and next step—all in one organized summary.

AN AI RECEPTIONIST FOR YOUR BUSINESS

A professional first response without adding another front-desk shift

Melissa is configured around your business—your hours, services, frequently asked questions, scheduling rules, and preferred call flow.

Knows your business

Uses the information and instructions you approve.

Answers around the clock

Handles calls during jobs, meetings, and after hours.

Captures useful details

Asks for the information your team needs to respond.

Keeps your team informed

Makes summaries and transcripts easy to review.

GO LIVE IN FOUR STEPS

Set up your answering service without changing how you run your business

  1. STEP 01

    Create your account

    Choose a plan and tell us the basics about your business.

  2. STEP 02

    Configure Melissa

    Add services, hours, FAQs, and the details to collect.

  3. STEP 03

    Connect your calls

    Use your Melissa number or forward your existing business line.

  4. STEP 04

    Review every opportunity

    Receive organized call details, summaries, and appointment requests.

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One AI receptionist. Every new opportunity organized.

Melissa gives accounting firms a professional first response without requiring another full-time receptionist.

See plans and pricing

Answers customer calls 24/7

Captures names, contact details, and the reason for every call

Follows your business rules and custom intake questions

Sends organized call summaries to your dashboard

Books eligible appointments on connected calendars

Keeps summaries, transcripts, and recordings together

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Questions from accounting firms

Can Melissa collect consultation details?

Yes. Configure questions for business type, requested service, timeline, and preferred consultation time.

Does Melissa provide tax advice?

No. Melissa handles administrative intake and messaging but does not provide accounting or tax advice.

Can Melissa handle seasonal call volume?

Yes. Melissa can answer simultaneous inquiries without adding another temporary receptionist.

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Give every customer a professional answer

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