

Accounting & Bookkeeping Outsourcing and Virtual Accountants in Australia
Outsource your books to a trained offshore team or hire a dedicated virtual accountant, cut costs up to 70%, and stay compliant, built for Australian firms and small businesses.
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Why Accountants and Bookkeepers Are Outsourcing
As an accountant or bookkeeper, you are expected to juggle accuracy, speed, and service across complex, time-sensitive workflows. Deadlines, data entry, client reporting, compliance checks, it is a lot for one person, and hiring a full-time local accountant or virtual accountant is not always feasible.
Eventually, the only sustainable way to manage a growing accounting or bookkeeping business is to grow your team. But recruiting and retaining local Australian support isn’t always feasible and busy firms simply don’t have the time (or risk appetite) for traditional outsourcing.
That’s why more bookkeepers and accountants are turning to VA Platinum’s premium offshoring solutions.

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Why Firms Choose VA Platinum for Accounting Outsourcing
Among accounting outsourcing firms, VA Platinum builds highly skilled, dedicated offshore teams that handle the detail-driven work for solo operators and full-service firms. We manage recruiting, training, systems, and support, so you can focus on client strategy, high-value services, and growth. You get more time and healthier margins without giving up quality or control, and you get your weekends back.
Your Offshore Accounting & Bookkeeping Team
Ready to build your team? Scale sustainably with skilled, detail-oriented staff trained in accounting workflows, tax deadlines, and Australian compliance. Here is where an outsourced accountant or bookkeeper takes work off your plate:
Bookkeepers & Admin Support
- Bank reconciliations, payroll processing, and BAS/IAS lodgement prep
- MYOB, Xero, and QuickBooks data entry and coding
- Manage invoicing, accounts payable/receivable, and cashflow tracking
- Schedule workflows and provide general admin support
Accountants, Assistant Accountants & Virtual Accountants
- Prepare financial statements, workpapers, and trial balances
- Review Ledgers and journal entries
- Support EOFY processes and client reporting
- Assist with tax returns and compliance document collation
Payroll & Superannuation Support
- Manage timesheets and interpret awards
- Single Touch Payroll (STP) reporting and super lodgements
- Manage onboarding documentation and payment summaries
Client Services & Compliance Assistants
- Manage CRM, update client files, and follow up to complete records
- Send engagement letters, client correspondence, and deadline reminders
- Provide support for ASIC, ATO, and TPB document lodgements

Talk to Someone Who Knows Accounting Outsourcing
Our team combines industry knowledge with practical outsourcing expertise to help you make confident staffing decisions.
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Results That Speak for Themselves
Bookkeeping Outsourcing, Backed by Real Experience
We understand the seasonal pressures and compliance demands that come with the accounting profession. That’s why we don’t just provide people, but deliver a complete outsourcing solution, including:
- Dedicated Success Managers and Client Coaches who understand your industry and business
- Role-specific onboarding and SOP development opportunities to help your team succeed
- Accounting software alignment (Xero, MYOB, QuickBooks, etc.) to ensure your team has the skills you need
- ISO 27001-certified systems and secure data handling to protect your clients’ information
- Performance tracking and KPI reporting to maintain quality and improve operational efficiency
Plus, we provide Concierge VA services to help you handle busy periods like EOFY or staff transitions, ensuring business continuity when you need it most.
How Accounting Outsourcing Works with VA Platinum
1
Discovery Call
Book a discovery call and tell us the roles and hours you need.
2
Match
We source and screen candidates, then match you with the right accountant or bookkeeper.
3
Training
Your team member is trained on your software and Australian compliance through our academy.
4
Launch
They go live in your practice, dedicated full-time, with a Success Manager checking in.
Simple, Transparent Outsourcing Pricing
With VA Platinum you hire a dedicated team member full-time or part-time, not a shared pool. Your fixed monthly rate covers recruitment, training, systems, and ongoing support, with no local on-costs like super, leave loading, or office space. Most firms save 50 to 70% versus a local hire. You get a clear quote after your discovery call, based on the roles and hours you need.
What You Can Hand Over to Your Offshore Team
- Bank and Credit Card Reconciliations
- Accounts Payable and Receivable
- Payroll and STP Lodgements
- BAS and IAS Preparation
- Financial Statements and Workpapers
- EOFY Support
- Client Onboarding and Engagement Letters
- ATO, ASIC and TPB Document Collation
- Management Reporting and Cashflow Tracking
- Software Cleanup and Catch-Up Bookkeeping
Start Planning Your Offshore Accounting Team
Whether you need part-time bookkeeping support or a full offshore accounting team, VA Platinum can help you scale without compromising compliance, security, or client trust.
- Book a discovery call
- Get matched with skilled professionals trained in accounting
- Reclaim your time and focus on growth


Frequently Asked Questions
Outsourcing accounting and bookkeeping is when a firm hands tasks like reconciliations, BAS prep, payroll, and reporting to a trained offshore team. You keep client relationships and sign-off while routine work is handled reliably in the background.
An outsourced accountant or bookkeeper handles data entry and coding, bank reconciliations, financial statements, BAS/IAS prep, payroll, and compliance collation. VA Platinum matches each task to a team member trained for that role.
A virtual accountant is a trained offshore accountant who works remotely as part of your team, handling statements, reconciliations, and compliance prep. With VA Platinum they are dedicated to your firm and skilled in Xero, MYOB, and QuickBooks.
Yes. Our offshore bookkeeping and accounting staff are trained in Xero, MYOB, and QuickBooks, plus Australian compliance workflows. We align each team member to the software your practice already runs on.
Firms working with VA Platinum typically save 50 to 70% on operational costs versus hiring locally, while keeping quality high. Your exact cost depends on the roles and hours you need.
Yes. VA Platinum runs ISO 27001-certified systems with secure data handling and access controls, so your clients' financial information stays protected. Every team member is trained on data security before they start.
A local bookkeeper suits firms that need someone on site, but costs more once super, leave, and office space are added. An offshore bookkeeper with VA Platinum gives you the same trained support at 50 to 70% less, dedicated full-time to your practice.
Yes. We match each team member to the tools you already run, including Xero, MYOB, and QuickBooks. If they need extra training on your setup, that happens through our academy before they start.
You can start part-time or full-time, depending on your workload. Many firms begin with part-time bookkeeping support during peak periods, then scale up to a full-time team member as the work grows.
Once we understand your requirements, we source, screen, and train candidates before they join you. Most firms have a job-ready accountant or bookkeeper in place within a few weeks, not months.
