F-1304
Candidate #F-1304
Bookkeeper · 8 years experience · Xero, Bank reconciliation, BAS preparation
$1,800per month + GST
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Finance role
Hire an offshore Accountant
An offshore Accountant manages financial reporting, compliance, month-end close, and analysis — providing a higher-level finance function that supports your business decisions without the cost of a local senior hire.
$1,700per month + GST, all-in
$70–95kAustralian salary range
$77,036est. saving a year (NSW)*
What they do
A accountant who handles financial reporting, gaap/aasb, month-end close, budgeting, tax compliance, audit support and management accounts, full time and dedicated to your business.
Why hire offshore
01
CPA-qualified accountants at 40–50% of local CA salary
02
Financial reporting and analysis entirely manageable remotely
03
Strong Australian GAAP and tax compliance knowledge
Skills
Financial reporting GAAP/AASB Month-end close Budgeting Tax compliance Audit support Management accounts
Software they use
XeXeroMYMYOBSASAPMiMicrosoft ExcelPoPower BI
Cost comparison
What a accountant costs a year
Local figures are salary plus 12% super and NSW payroll tax.
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Local entry$70k salaryLocal typical$83k salaryLocal senior$95k salaryAdept$1,700/mo
Estimated saving
79%
About $77,036 a year against a typical local hire in NSW, before recruitment fees, leave cover, equipment and desk space.
A typical day
What a working day can look like
An example in Sydney time. Your accountant follows your priorities and your tools.
8:30am
Inbox and bank feeds
Pulls overnight transactions from the bank feeds and clears the receipts inbox.
10:00am
Reconciliations
Matches every line across your accounts. Anything odd gets a note for you, not a guess.
11:30am
Bills and invoices
Codes supplier bills, schedules payments for approval and sends customer invoices.
1:30pm
Chasing debtors
Follows up overdue invoices by email in your name, using your templates.
3:00pm
Payroll prep
Prepares pay runs for your sign-off. Lodgement happens after approval.
5:00pm
End-of-day note
Sends a short update: cash position, what was done, anything that needs you.
Available talent
Finance talent you can interview
2 available nowSee all finance talent
F-1418
Candidate #F-1418
Accounts Payable Officer · 4 years experience · Accounts payable processing, Xero, MYOB
$1,300per month + GST
F-1419
Candidate #F-1419
Financial Analyst · 5 years experience · Financial modelling (Excel), Management reporting, Budgeting & forecasting
$1,700per month + GST
Questions
Hiring a accountant
Something else on your mind? Our Australian team can talk it through.
Are your accountants CPA-qualified?
Many candidates hold CPA Philippines or equivalent qualifications. We match based on your required experience and credential level.
Can they prepare management accounts?
Yes. Monthly P&L, balance sheet, and cash flow reports presented to management standard are within scope.
Do they understand Australian accounting standards?
Yes. AASB and Australian tax compliance are part of candidate screening. They work under your local CPA or tax agent for lodgements.
Can they support an external audit?
Yes. Preparing audit schedules, reconciliations, and supporting documents for external auditors is a common task.
How is this role different from a Bookkeeper?
A Bookkeeper handles transactional processing. An Accountant handles analysis, reporting, budgeting, and compliance at a higher level.
Where they work
Industries and states
*Estimate compares $20,400 a year with a $82,500 salary plus 12% super and NSW payroll tax (5.45%, payable once wages pass the state threshold).
Ready when you are
Meet your accountant this month
Tell us what you need and we'll shortlist candidates for you to interview. $1,700 a month + GST, with no upfront fees.
