London, August 2026
Siddhartha Havelia, Co-founder at Mercurius Advisory Services, attended Xerocon 2026 in London on July 8 and 9, gaining insights into how artificial intelligence and automation are shaping accounting operations. The event brought together accounting professionals, technology companies, and industry leaders to explore the future of accounting and the growing role of AI in financial workflows.
Learning From the Next Phase of Accounting Technology
At the event, Siddhartha Havelia explored developments in artificial intelligence, automation, and accounting technology while connecting with professionals across the industry. A key area of interest was how AI can handle repetitive accounting tasks while keeping human professionals involved in review and decision-making.
One of the notable developments discussed was JAX, Xero’s new agentic AI platform. Designed to perform tasks within the accounting system while requiring human approval before actions go live, JAX reflects the growing role of AI-assisted accounting with professional oversight. Its capabilities include reading invoices and bank statements to create transactions, matching transactions with bank feeds through automated reconciliation, and identifying missing documentation.
Exploring JAX for Accounting Operations
Following the event, Maspartner has begun exploring JAX to understand where it could support its accounting operations. The focus is on identifying repetitive tasks that can be handled more efficiently through AI while allowing accounting professionals to remain focused on review, analysis, and client-facing responsibilities.
The ongoing evaluation will consider how AI-powered tools can fit into existing accounting workflows and create practical improvements without compromising accuracy or professional judgment.
Leadership Perspective
“The most valuable part of attending the event was seeing how quickly AI is moving from an emerging concept into practical accounting workflows,” said Siddhartha Havelia, Co-founder at Mercurius Advisory Services. “The technology is taking on more repetitive work, while professional judgment remains important. The real opportunity is understanding where AI can genuinely improve the way accounting work is performed and where experienced professionals need to remain involved.”
Looking Ahead
Xerocon 2026 provided Maspartner with a closer view of how accounting technology is evolving from automation toward more active participation in everyday workflows. The exploration of JAX will help the company assess where this technology can add value to its operations while keeping accounting expertise and professional review at the center of the process.
