Offshore staff for accounting firms that actually works.
Offshore staff for accounting firms is one of the highest-ROI hires an Australian practice can make. A Filipino bookkeeper or accountant costs 50–65% less than a local equivalent, works inside your Xero or MYOB environment, and is embedded in your client workflow — not shared across a BPO's roster.
Every placement is made through our employer of record Philippines structure. Your staff member is formally employed with full statutory entitlements, not a contractor. Australian management, South Melbourne office.
What accounting firms offshore to the Philippines
These are the tasks Australian accounting practices most commonly hand off to offshore staff through Team Up Now. You can also read our guide to offshore staffing for Australian accounting firms for a deeper breakdown.
Dedicated staff — not a BPO seat
Most offshore accounting arrangements involve shared staff. Your work gets queued behind other clients. Your processes get averaged. When volume spikes elsewhere, your turnaround slips.
Team Up Now places dedicated offshore staffing Australia into your firm. One person, one firm. They learn your numbering conventions, your client notes style, your review triggers. Over time, they become a genuine part of your team.
- Dedicated — works only for your firm
- Embedded in your Xero or MYOB environment
- Formally employed under Philippine law
- Full statutory benefits managed by Team Up Now
- Backed by our Lifetime Placement Guarantee
Typical cost
Use our EOR calculator for a role-specific breakdown.
Frequently asked questions
What roles do accounting firms typically offshore?
Australian accounting firms most commonly offshore bookkeeping, AP/AR management, bank reconciliations, BAS preparation, payroll processing support, management reporting, tax return preparation support and data entry. More experienced hires also handle client accounts, audit support and financial analysis.
Do Filipino accounting staff know Australian tax and compliance?
Filipino accounting professionals who work with Australian firms are typically familiar with Xero, MYOB, GST, BAS cycles, PAYG and payroll reconciliation. BAS lodgement and tax advice require TPB registration — your offshore staff handles preparation; your registered agents handle lodgement and advice.
How does Team Up Now differ from offshore accounting BPOs?
Most offshore accounting BPOs provide shared staff who rotate between client accounts. Team Up Now places dedicated staff who work exclusively for your firm — embedded in your systems, following your workflow and reporting to your managers.
What does offshore staff for an accounting firm cost?
A Filipino bookkeeper or junior accountant typically costs A$1,200 to A$1,800/month all-in. A more experienced accountant ranges from A$1,600 to A$2,200/month. Use our EOR calculator for a role-specific figure.
Ready to add offshore staff to your accounting firm?
Book a free call. We will walk through the role brief, the employment structure and the cost — no obligation.