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Call Handling — Accountancy Practices

January.
Every line engaged.
Client went elsewhere.

Self-assessment season doesn't wait for a free line. A client calling about their tax return while your team is fully committed will call the next firm on the list — and often stay there. ForgeMason answers every call instantly regardless of volume, captures the enquiry in full, and queues callbacks by priority so your team works through them in order, not at random.

85%
of callers ring a competitor if the first call goes unanswered
BrightLocal Consumer Survey
21×
higher contact rate when enquiries followed up within 5 minutes
Harvard Business Review
60%
of small businesses can't take calls while serving clients
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How It Works

Every call captured. Nothing missed.

01

Call answered instantly

AI picks up from the first ring — no engaged tone during self-assessment season, no voicemail when your team is in client meetings.

02

Enquiry type identified

Self-assessment, limited company accounts, payroll, VAT, bookkeeping, new client or existing client query — categorised immediately.

03

Details captured

Business type, approximate turnover, service required, deadline urgency, and preferred contact details — all structured for your team.

04

Team notified

Urgent deadline enquiries flagged immediately. Routine callbacks queued in priority order. Your team starts the day with a structured list.

05

Callback confirmed

Caller receives a confirmation text — callback booked, time agreed. No caller left wondering whether anyone received their message.

Features

Built for accountancy practices.

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Season Spike Handling

Unlimited concurrent calls during January and October peaks. No engaged tone, no voicemail — every caller answered and captured.

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New Client Capture

Service required, business type, turnover range, and contact details captured. Enquiry routed to the right partner or manager.

Deadline Urgency Flagging

Callers mentioning filing deadlines or HMRC penalties are flagged as urgent. Your team sees these first each morning.

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Callback Scheduling

Callbacks booked directly into your diary. Caller receives a confirmation text with the time — no follow-up needed.

Review Automation

Post-filing season review requests sent automatically. Builds your Google profile during the quieter spring months.

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No Financial Data Stored

ForgeMason captures admin details only — no financial figures, no tax information. UK GDPR compliant throughout.

Pricing

Simple pricing. No setup fee. No lock-in.

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£67/mo
  • AI answers every call 24/7
  • Enquiry type and details captured
  • Missed-call text-back
  • Callback scheduling
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FAQ

Questions from practice managers.

How does ForgeMason handle the self-assessment season call spike?+
ForgeMason handles unlimited concurrent calls with no engaged tone. During January and October — when call volumes for accountancy practices typically spike two to three times above baseline — every call is answered immediately, the nature of the enquiry captured, and callbacks prioritised by urgency. Your team starts each day with a structured call log rather than a voicemail backlog.
Can the AI capture new client enquiries?+
Yes. For new client calls, ForgeMason captures the nature of the service required (self-assessment, limited company accounts, payroll, VAT, bookkeeping), business type, approximate turnover, and preferred contact details. The enquiry is sent to the appropriate team member for follow-up. No financial information is requested or stored.
Does the AI handle existing client calls differently from new enquiries?+
Yes. Existing clients are identified by name and their query type captured — document query, deadline question, payroll question, general account query. The call is routed to their account manager's notification queue. New client enquiries go through a structured intake and are routed to whoever handles new business in your practice.
Is there a minimum contract?+
No minimum contract. Rolling monthly. No setup fee.
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Never miss a client call in self-assessment season.

Free 20-minute call. We'll show you how ForgeMason handles peak season volumes and captures every new client enquiry.