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Bookkeepers

Outsource those repetitive financial tasks

Offshore Staffing

What Is an Offshore Bookkeeper?

An offshore bookkeeper is a full-time remote finance professional who manages your business's financial records, transactions, and reporting. Working exclusively for your business from a professional Philippines office, they keep your books accurate, current, and compliant.

Keep your finances accurate and your time freed up. WorkMate Pro helps Australian businesses hire skilled offshore bookkeepers who manage the day-to-day financial administration — so your numbers are always up to date.

Bookkeepers

What They Do

Tasks & Responsibilities

  • Data entry and transaction recording
  • Accounts payable and receivable management
  • Bank reconciliations
  • Invoice preparation and follow-up
  • Payroll processing support
  • Expense tracking and categorisation
  • Monthly financial report preparation
  • GST and BAS preparation support
  • Xero, MYOB, or QuickBooks management
  • Credit card reconciliation
  • Cash flow reporting

Best Fit

Is This Right For You?

  • Small business owners doing their own bookkeeping who want their time back
  • Growing businesses with increasing transaction volumes
  • Trades and construction companies with complex job costing needs
  • Professional services firms needing accurate monthly reporting
  • Businesses preparing for EOFY who need their records brought up to date

The Numbers

What Does It Cost?

Hiring locally in Australia costs significantly more — and that's before recruitment fees and office overheads.

Hiring Locally (AUS)

$55,000–$70,000 per year

Plus super, recruitment fees & overheads

With WorkMate Pro

Save 50%–70%

All-inclusive monthly cost, no hidden fees

How It Works

Our 5-Step Process

From your first call to your first day with a new team member — we handle the heavy lifting.

1

Book a Free Strategy Call

We understand your business, the role you need, and your goals in a 30-minute no-obligation conversation.

2

We Recruit & Shortlist

Our recruitment team identifies candidates with the right skills and experience, presenting you with a curated shortlist.

3

You Interview & Decide

Meet shortlisted candidates, review their work, and choose your hire. We coordinate interviews and support your selection.

4

We Onboard & Set Up

We handle employment contracts, payroll setup, and office onboarding. Your new team member starts ready to work.

5

You Manage the Work

From day one, your offshore team member works within your business using your preferred communication tools.

FAQs

Common Questions

What accounting software do offshore bookkeepers use?

Candidates are experienced with Xero, MYOB, QuickBooks, and other popular Australian accounting platforms. Software preferences are confirmed during recruitment.

Can an offshore bookkeeper help with BAS preparation?

Yes. Offshore bookkeepers can prepare BAS workpapers and GST reconciliations for review by your accountant. Final lodgement remains the responsibility of a registered BAS agent or accountant.

How do I share financial data securely?

Most clients grant cloud accounting software access, share documents via secure platforms, and use password managers for credential sharing. Our Philippines offices use firewalled, secure systems.

Is an offshore bookkeeper suitable for EOFY catch-up work?

Absolutely. Many clients engage offshore bookkeepers specifically to catch up on outstanding bookkeeping before EOFY, then retain them for ongoing monthly work.

Ready to Build Your Offshore Team?

Book a free, no-obligation strategy call with our WA-based team. We'll walk you through how offshore hiring works and help you find the right fit for your business.

Or download our Employer VA Checklist to get started.