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TRUSTED BY 400+ AUSTRALIAN BUSINESSES SINCE 2008
Pre-vetted offshore bookkeepers trained on Xero, MYOB & QuickBooks. CVs in 10 days. No lock-in contracts. Billed in AUD. Full HR, payroll & data security handled for you.
Australian businesses served
In business since 2008
Average cost saving
Pre-vetted CV turnaround
Offshore bookkeeping is the practice of having a remote bookkeeper based overseas typically in the Philippines or Sri Lanka manage the day-to-day financial records of an Australian business, including data entry, bank reconciliation, accounts payable and receivable, payroll preparation, and BAS/GST support. The bookkeeper works inside your existing accounting software (Xero, MYOB or QuickBooks) during Australian business hours. Through Webco Talent, an offshore bookkeeper costs from AUD $2,500 per month all-inclusive roughly one-third the cost of an equivalent local hire once superannuation, payroll tax and overhead are included.
Australian SMEs, ecommerce stores, construction firms, property managers and accounting practices use offshore bookkeeping to clear backlogs, keep their books current, and free up qualified staff for higher-value advisory work without the cost and compliance burden of a local employee.
A local Australian bookkeeper typically costs AUD $4,500–$7,500 per month (or $35–$60/hour) once you add superannuation (11.5%), payroll tax, leave and software. An offshore bookkeeper through Webco Talent costs from $2,500/month all-inclusive for full-time support — a saving of 50–70% with no employer obligations.
What’s included in your monthly fee:
| Engagement | Hours/month | Webco Pricing (AUD) | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|
| Part-time bookkeeper | 80 hrs | From $1,500/mo | Sole traders, light data entry & recs |
| Full-time bookkeeper | 160 hrs | From $2,500/mo | Growing SMEs, ongoing books |
| Senior / qualified bookkeeper | 160 hrs | From $3,200/mo | BAS/GST, payroll, management reporting |
| Accounting-firm bookkeeper (white-label capacity) | 160 hrs | From $3,000/mo | CPA & accounting practices |
Prices in AUD, exclusive of GST. Multi-bookkeeper teams and seasonal (EOFY/BAS) scaling available.
From everyday data entry to BAS-ready reporting, Webco’s offshore bookkeepers handle the financial admin that drains your team’s time. The most common tasks Australian businesses delegate:
Bank & credit-card reconciliation, transaction coding, data entry, receipt capture.
Supplier bills, invoicing, debtor follow-ups, payment runs, statement matching.
Timesheets, pay runs, super calculations, STP-ready payroll support.
GST coding, BAS preparation and reconciliation ready for your registered agent to lodge.
Monthly P&L, balance sheet, cash-flow reports and custom dashboards.
Xero/MYOB/QuickBooks setup, migration, chart-of-accounts cleanup, catch-up bookkeeping.
Webco’s offshore bookkeepers are experienced across all major Australian accounting platforms most commonly Xero, MYOB and QuickBooks Online, plus add-ons like Dext, Hubdoc, ApprovalMax, Karbon and industry tools such as Buildxact and simPRO for construction. You keep your existing stack; your bookkeeper works inside it. We match candidates to your specific software before you interview, so there’s no ramp-up on the tools that matter.
Xero-certified bookkeepers for reconciliation, payroll and BAS-ready books.
MYOB Business & AccountRight experienced for SMEs and practices.
QuickBooks Online specialists for ecommerce and services businesses.
Webco places dedicated offshore bookkeepers and accountants directly into Australian accounting and CPA firms as white-label capacity working under your brand, in your software, to your processes. Firms use offshore bookkeeping to clear compliance backlogs, smooth BAS and EOFY peaks, and lift qualified staff off processing work and into advisory.
How a managed offshore bookkeeper through Webco compares to the alternatives Australian businesses weigh up:
| Feature | Webco Talent | Upwork / Fiverr | Local AU bookkeeper |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pre-vetted on Xero/MYOB before CV | ✅ | ❌ Self-screen | Varies |
| Billed in AUD | ✅ | ❌ USD | ✅ |
| Monthly all-in cost | From $2,500 | Hourly, variable | $4,500–$7,500 |
| Super, payroll tax, leave | ✅ None payable | None | ❌ You pay all |
| Free replacement guarantee | ✅ 90 days | ❌ | ❌ Re-hire |
| Australian-law NDA & IP | ✅ | ⚠️ Self-managed | ✅ |
| AEST working-hours overlap | ✅ Full | Varies | ✅ |
| Data security & encrypted workstation | ✅ Managed | ❌ DIY | Varies |
Verdict: Use a freelancer for one-off catch-up jobs. Hire locally if you need someone physically in your office. Choose Webco for dependable, ongoing, properly governed offshore bookkeeping at a third of the local cost.
Yes — offshore bookkeeping is safe when the provider controls data access, contracts and quality. The real risks aren’t the location; they’re unmanaged freelancers, weak data security and no accountability. Here’s how Webco removes each one:
Encrypted workstations, password vaults, role-based access and Australian-law NDAs. No data leaves controlled systems; optional screen-recording prevention for sensitive clients.
Every bookkeeper is skills-tested on Xero/MYOB and reconciliations before you see them. Your Melbourne account manager runs monthly quality checks.
Bookkeepers prepare GST-coded, BAS-ready books a registered BAS/tax agent in Australia reviews and lodges. You stay compliant.
We recruit from two offshore hubs chosen for strong English, established accounting talent, and time-zone overlap with Australia.
Time zone: 2–3 hrs behind AEST (close overlap)
Strengths: High-volume bookkeeping, AP/AR, payroll, ecommerce
Why: The world’s largest offshore-services hub, deeply experienced supporting Australian businesses on Xero, MYOB and QuickBooks.
Time zone: 4.5–5.5 hrs behind AEST
Strengths: Qualified & CA-track accountants, management reporting, firm work
Why: British-influenced accounting standards and strong written English. Our Loka Doratu initiative trains underserved communities — measurable social impact alongside your savings.
From brief to first day takes 10–14 business days — about half the time of most Australian offshore agencies.
We map your software, transaction volume, tasks, working hours and BAS/payroll needs. You leave with a clear scope and price.
We skills-test candidates on Xero/MYOB and reconciliations, plus English and behavioural interviews. Only the top 3–5 reach your shortlist.
You interview the shortlist by video. Choose your bookkeeper — or we re-source at no charge.
We handle contracts, NDA, secure workstation, software access and orientation. You receive a 30/60/90 onboarding plan.
Your Melbourne account manager checks in weekly for month one, then monthly. Free replacement within 90 days if it isn't the right fit.
Three Australian businesses that cut bookkeeping cost and cleared backlogs with Webco offshore bookkeepers.
Accounting Firm — Melbourne
30 hrs/week saved · $84,000/year
“We added two offshore bookkeepers through Webco. Within six weeks they ran our entire AP process. Our seniors finally have time for advisory.”
— Managing Partner, mid-tier firm (15 staff)
Construction — Brisbane
Backlog cleared · BAS on time, every quarter
“Our Webco bookkeeper handles supplier bills, job costing in Buildxact and BAS prep. We stopped scrambling at quarter-end.”
— Director, commercial building company
Ecommerce — Sydney
2,000+ transactions/mo reconciled · Daily
“Shopify, Stripe and bank recs are done daily now. A local hire would have cost triple what we pay Webco.”
— Founder, DTC retail brand
The questions Australian businesses ask before offshoring their bookkeeping.
Offshore bookkeeping through Webco Talent costs from AUD $2,500 per month for full-time (160 hours) support, all-inclusive. A local Australian bookkeeper typically costs $4,500–$7,500/month once superannuation, payroll tax and overhead are factored in — making offshore bookkeeping roughly one-third the cost. Part-time engagements start from $1,500/month.
Our bookkeepers are experienced across Xero, MYOB and QuickBooks Online, plus add-ons like Dext, Hubdoc, ApprovalMax and industry tools such as Buildxact and simPRO. We match candidates to your exact software before you interview, so there’s no ramp-up.
Yes. Offshore bookkeepers prepare GST-coded, BAS-ready books and reconciliations. Final lodgement is done by a registered BAS or tax agent in Australia, who reviews the work — keeping you fully compliant with ATO requirements.
Yes, when properly managed. Every Webco bookkeeper signs an Australian-law NDA and IP agreement, works on an encrypted workstation with password vaults and role-based access, and is overseen by a Melbourne account manager. Screen-recording prevention and data-loss prevention are available for sensitive industries.
From your brief to your bookkeeper’s first day takes 10 to 14 business days. We deliver pre-vetted CVs within 10 days, you interview the shortlist, and onboarding completes in around four days.
Your bookkeeper is employed and managed by Webco Talent in their home country — not your direct employee under Australian law. That means no super, no payroll tax, no PAYG withholding and no Fair Work obligations. You receive one monthly invoice in AUD.
Yes. Part-time engagements start from 80 hours/month (from $1,500/mo AUD) — ideal for sole traders or seasonal work. You can scale to full-time anytime with 30 days’ notice.
Yes. We place dedicated, white-label offshore bookkeepers and accountants directly into Australian accounting and CPA firms — working under your brand and processes to clear compliance backlogs and smooth BAS/EOFY peaks. Your clients never see us.
Webco offers a free replacement guarantee within the first 90 days. If your bookkeeper isn’t performing or isn’t the right fit, we re-source and onboard a replacement at no additional cost.
Offshore bookkeepers can prepare and reconcile everything, but final BAS/tax lodgement and formal financial advice should be signed off by a registered Australian agent. Tasks needing physical presence (signing original documents, in-person ATO/bank visits) and strategic financial decisions stay with you or your local advisor.
Pre-vetted bookkeeper CVs in your inbox within 10 days. Xero, MYOB & QuickBooks ready. No lock-in. Billed in AUD. Free replacement guarantee.
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