Artifact AI, a London-based leader in accounting automation, has announced its U.S. launch and plans to open a New York City office in October 2025. The expansion introduces its “Arti” AI agent, designed to address the accounting industry’s talent shortage by automating high-volume tasks while maintaining human oversight and seamless integration with existing systems.
Artifact AI’s U.S. expansion focuses on alleviating the acute staffing shortages faced by accounting firms. The “Arti” AI agent automates critical tasks such as client file collection, reconciliation, journal-entry preparation, and general ledger posting. “Our U.S. expansion is about solving the accounting talent crisis,” said Ariel Harmoko, Co-Founder & CEO of Artifact AI. “The market doesn’t need another AI demo, it needs automation that works from day one.” Early deployments demonstrate industry-leading results, including 99% accuracy in reconciliation, 96% in general ledger posting, and up to 5× productivity gains.
Arti integrates effortlessly with major platforms like QuickBooks, Xero, Sage, and NetSuite, requiring no system migrations. This ensures firms can adopt automation without disrupting workflows. The platform delivers event-by-event audit trails and AI scoring, enabling transparency and compliance. “Firms using Arti are already seeing measurable ROI by automating their highest-volume workflows, enabling their teams to deliver real value to clients,” Harmoko added. U.S. pilots, such as with Burkland, have shown significant improvements in reconciliation and expense categorization, with firms achieving 30%+ margin uplift and 7× ROI within a year.
Artifact AI’s recent London forum, attended by over 250 leaders from AI, investment, and accounting sectors, underscored the urgent need for intelligent automation. Attendees from OpenAI, Goldman Sachs, KPMG, and top UK firms highlighted staffing shortages and the demand for practical, ROI-focused solutions. This feedback aligns with market drivers: rapid growth in client advisory services, the need for human-in-the-loop oversight, and a focus on measurable efficiency over flashy technology.
The upcoming New York City office opening in October 2025 marks Artifact AI’s commitment to deepening its North American presence. By building on successful U.S. pilots and its established reputation in the UK, Artifact AI is poised to empower accounting firms to scale efficiently while addressing the talent crunch through advanced automation.
Artifact AI is an advanced agentic AI platform purpose-built for accounting & finance professionals. Arti is designed to work within firms’ existing environments, supporting all of the major general ledgers. Headquartered in London, Artifact AI is backed by Andreessen Horowitz (a16z speedrun) and trusted by leading firms including Sopher + Co, Green & Purple, TFO Group, and Burkland. Arti automates client file collection, reconciliation, journal-entry preparation, general ledger posting, fixed asset management, and more.
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