Welcome to the confessions of an accountant – yes, accountants have secrets, too!
When most people think of accountants, they picture spreadsheets, tax returns, and calculators. But the truth is, behind the numbers, we’re humans with plenty of quirks and stories to tell.
At Inline Partners, we’re sharing our confessions of an accountant because we believe accounting shouldn’t feel dry or boring. So here’s what we secretly love (and hate) about working in the world of accounting.
✅ Things We Secretly Love
A Beautifully Reconciled Bank Feed
One of our true joys is seeing every transaction perfectly matched and cleared. It’s our version of a tidy wardrobe – neat, satisfying, and calm.
Clients Who Reply to Emails Quickly
A quick email response can make a huge difference. Another one for the list – we secretly do a happy dance when clients reply promptly!
A Well-Organised Chart of Accounts
Here’s a confession: we adore a neat and logical chart of accounts. It makes everything run smoother and earns a spot on our list of confessions of an accountant.
Finding That One Tiny Error No One Else Could Spot
It might sound nerdy, but finding a 3-cent discrepancy is thrilling. It’s detective work at its finest – and definitely one of the confessions of an accountant that non-accountants might not understand!
Coffee. Lots of Coffee.
No list of the confessions of an accountant would be complete without coffee. It’s practically an essential business tool.
Clients Who Embrace New Tech (Like Dext or Hubdoc)
We love when clients dive into tools like Dext or Hubdoc. It’s a modern move that earns a place in the confessions of an accountant.
A Client Saying, “This Was Way Easier Than I Thought!”
This is music to our ears. Helping clients feel confident and relaxed about their finances is at the heart of the confessions of an accountant.
❌ Things We Secretly Hate
Mystery Transactions in Bank Feeds
A big item on the confessions of an accountant list: mystery transactions that no one remembers. Cue detective mode.
Clients Who Only Call Us When They’re in Trouble
Here’s one of the confessions of an accountant: we’d love to hear from you before things get messy!
People Thinking We’re Walking Calculators
We might love numbers, but we’re not actual calculators.
The Phrase “It’s Just a Quick Question”
Spoiler alert: it rarely is.
Messy Receipt Shoeboxes
One of the most classic confessions of an accountant? We’d prefer digital receipts over a shoebox of paper any day. Use tools like Dext or Hubdoc to save time!
Hearing “My Mate Said I Could Claim That”
Your mate is not a tax advisor.
People Who Think Accountants Are Boring
We’re not boring – we’ve got stories that could make your hair stand on end.
Why Share These Confessions of an Accountant?
Because accounting is about people, not just numbers. At Inline Partners, we believe business owners deserve advisors who explain things in plain English and even share a laugh or two along the way.
Ready for financial advice in plain English?
Book a free consultation with Inline Partners today.
