Outsource Your Accounting - Cut Costs, Not Corners
Outsource your accounting to Eastern Europe and pay 40-70% less than hiring locally. We build dedicated outsourced accounting teams that work inside your systems and processes, with full operational control and no drop in quality.
When you outsource your accounting to Connect, you get qualified accounting professionals based in Eastern Europe working as dedicated members of your finance team. They handle the same responsibilities as an in-house accountant - managing your books, preparing financial statements, processing payroll, and maintaining compliance, at 40-70% lower cost compared to onshore hiring.
Through our outsourced accounting model, you get the same role and output at a fraction of the cost of hiring locally. Your outsourced accountant works inside your systems and processes as part of your team, without the financial overhead of a traditional local hire.
Whether you're ready to outsource your accounting department, add an outsourced bookkeeper, or build a full remote finance function, we help businesses in the US and UK access top accounting talent from Macedonia.
What Does an Outsourced Accountant Do?
An offshore accountant manages your financial operations end-to-end, working during hours that overlap with your business day and communicating in fluent English. They integrate with your existing systems and become an extension of your team.
General ledger maintenance
Recording transactions, managing the chart of accounts, ensuring data accuracy
Accounts payable and receivable
Processing invoices, managing payments, tracking collections
Financial reporting
Preparing monthly/quarterly income statements, balance sheets, cash flow statements
Bank reconciliations
Matching transactions, identifying discrepancies, ensuring accounts balance monthly
Payroll processing
Calculating wages, managing deductions, filing payroll taxes
Tax preparation support
Organizing documentation, preparing schedules, coordinating with CPAs
Month-end and year-end close
Managing closing procedures, journal entries, and audit preparation
Budget tracking
Monitoring spending, identifying variances, and providing financial insights
Local Compliance with Global Support
Your remote team is trained in your country’s reporting standards, tax rules, and financial processes so nothing gets lost in translation.
EU
IFRS
Local GAAP
VAT Compliance
Intra-EU Reporting
AU
AASB (IFRS-Compliant)
ATO Compliance BAS
PAYG Single Touch Payroll (STP)
Superannuation & Entitlements
UK
FRS 102/105
HMRC Compliance (MTD) Payroll
RTI Submissions
USA
US GAAP
IRS Compliance
Payroll Compliance (FICA, FUTA, SUTA)
1099/Contractor Reporting
Outsourced Accounting Compliance & Quality Support
Accredited: ACCA-certified, CPA-equivalent, degree-qualified Accountants and Bookkeeping professionals. Years of experience working inside US and UK businesses, not learning on yours.
Output: Full scope finance support with bookkeeping, AP/AR, payroll, reconciliations, reporting, budgeting, and forecasting. Defined deliverables and clear scope from day one so you always know what's getting done.
Tools & Tech: Remote staff experienced with the same platforms your business already relies on. We support leading accounting and finance tools to ensure accuracy, compliance and efficiency. No migration, no retraining.
Why Finance Leaders make the Switch to Outsourced Accounting
Local hiring means months of recruiting and six-figure overhead. Staffing agencies charge markups and rotate people through your account. Our clients get dedicated professionals working exclusively inside their business - and stopped paying for geography.
Qualified from day one
Degree-qualified, ACCA and CPA-equivalent accountants who work inside your systems and processes - the same output as a local hire, without the local overhead.
Working in 14 days
Shortlist in 7 days, staff embedded in your finance function in 14. We handle recruitment, compliance, HR and payroll, so nothing lands on your desk.
40-70% lower cost
Structural savings on every role, not a discount that erodes. What you save on one local salary typically funds two experienced professionals
"We had no prior experience offshoring financial tasks. Connect impressed us with how fast well-qualified candidates were presented, combined with significant and structural cost savings. The candidates exceeded our expectations - proactive, degree-qualified in finance, an excellent cultural fit."
Robert Hogerwerf - CFO, DL Logistics Group BV
"Connect made a significant difference to our accounting, bookkeeping and AR/AP operations within our construction and development business. The hiring process was fast, efficient, and straightforward. If you want a hassle-free, high-quality outsourcing experience, Connect is the way to go."
Nathan Malak - Project Manager, JAPM Development Co.
"The candidates were highly professional and available extremely quickly. Looking back, we only regret not starting with Connect much earlier - it would have saved us time, costs and opportunities.”
Rick Valkenburg - Co-Owner & Finance Director, DL Logistics Group BV
"We're thrilled with the level of accounting and finance talent we found through Connect. We're about ready to hire again, and didn't hesitate to reach out."
Kathy Gregory - Managing Partner, Lookahead Advisory
Meet pre-vetted candidates in days. Hire in under two weeks.
Recruitment Process
Our recruitment process identifies top candidates who fit your technical and cultural needs. We collaborate with you to understand your requirements and use advanced technology and expertise to find the right talent.
Our approach includes interviews, skill assessments, and background checks, all tailored to your needs, ensuring a faster and higher-quality hiring process.
Talent Sourcing
We actively build and maintain a diverse network of skilled professionals across industries, ensuring a reliable talent pool ready to meet your hiring needs. This approach allows us to quickly fill vacancies and keep your business running smoothly.
🔴 Online Job Board Ads
🔴 Employee Referral Programs
🔴 LinkedIn Target Sourcing
🔴 Social Media Posts
🔴 Networking
🔴 Career Landing Pages
🔴 University/Association Partnerships
🔴 Open House And Seminar Events
🔴 Targeted Head Hunting
🔴 Passive Talent Focus
Eastern European talent pool
Traditional outsourcing hubs in Asia and India are overstaffed and unaffordable. We source and place talent from South East Europe - an untapped and hidden gem for the highest quality remote staff available.
Your Outsourced Accounting Team. Running in 14 Days.
Define the Role
We clarify what you need, the work to be done, tools used, level of experience, and expected output. This sets a clear scope and avoids misalignment later.
Candidate Shortlist
We source and screen candidates from our network based on your requirements. Communication, technical ability, and reliability are assessed before anyone is presented.
You Select
We present a number of relevant candidates. You interview them directly and choose who joins your team.
Setup & Onboarding
We handle employment, compliance, and equipment. You onboard them into your systems, processes, and workflows.
Ongoing Support
We manage HR, payroll, and administration, with 24/7 access to our Founders. Your team works directly with you, inside your operations, without the burden of local employment complexity.
Offshore Accountant Roles We Outsource
Whether you need a single bookkeeper or a complete finance department, our team can support finance staffing, accounting staffing, bookkeeping recruitment, and long-term finance outsourcing initiatives.
Assistant Accountant
Entry to mid level support handling transaction processing, reconciliations, and bookkeeping tasks
Bookkeeper
Day-to-day financial record-keeping specialists managing invoices, payments, and account reconciliations
Financial Controller
Senior finance leaders overseeing accounting operations, reporting, and internal controls
Accounts Receivable Officer
Collections and cash application specialists managing customer invoicing and payment processing
Payroll Administrator
Payroll processing experts handling compensation, deductions, tax compliance, and benefits administration
Accounts Payable Officer
Invoice and payment specialists managing vendor relationships and cash flow optimization
Financial Analyst
Strategic analysis professionals building forecasts, budgets, and performance reports
Management Accountant
Cost analysis and operational finance specialists supporting pricing, profitability, and business decisions
Loan Processor
A professional who handles the administrative and documentation side of a loan application
Underwriter
Carefully reviews an application and decides if it’s safe to approve based on risk
Claims Processor
Handles and processes insurance claims, making sure everything is correct before payment is made
Claims Analyst
A professional who reviews insurance claims in depth to detect patterns, and improve how claims are handled
Mortgage Specialist
Get home loans and guides them through the entire borrowing process - from application to approval.
Insurance Broker
Helps clients to find and buy the best insurance policies by comparing options from different companies
Senior Accountant
Experienced accounting professionals handling complex transactions, consolidations, and audit coordination
What Does Outsourcing Your Accounting Cost?
Most businesses outsourcing their accounting for the first time expect a trade-off. There isn't one. A dedicated outsourced accountant through Connect typically costs 40–70% less than the equivalent local hire, with no recruitment fees, no employer taxes, and no overhead.
Use our pricing calculator to see the exact difference for your role and location.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I ensure financial data security when outsourcing accounting?
Security follows the same protocols you'd use with any remote employee. Your accountant accesses systems through secure VPN connections, uses company-issued devices with encryption, and follows your data handling policies. Software like QuickBooks and Xero have role-based access controls. We sign NDAs and accommodate specific compliance requirements.
What happens during tax season or month-end when we need more support?
Your offshore accountant works dedicated hours for your business, so they're available during peak periods. If you need temporary additional capacity, we can provide supplemental accountants on short notice. Many clients scale up for 1-2 months then reduce - there's flexibility built in.
What's the difference between accounting staffing agencies and Connect?
Traditional accounting staffing agencies typically focus on candidate placement. Connect provides dedicated remote accounting professionals while also managing recruitment, HR, payroll, compliance, and ongoing support.
How do offshore accountants handle US GAAP or specific accounting standards?
Most Eastern European accountants working internationally are trained in both IFRS and GAAP. If your business requires specific US GAAP expertise, we source candidates with that background or provide training during onboarding. Core accounting fundamentals translate across frameworks.
What if the accountant doesn't work out?
If there's a performance issue, we address it quickly - through training, role adjustment, or replacement if necessary. No penalties for ending an engagement. We can usually source a replacement within 2-3 weeks. The goal is to ensure you have the right person, not locking you into something that isn't working.
How quickly can we hire an offshore accountant?
Typical timeline is 3-4 weeks from initial conversation to start date: defining requirements (1 week), sourcing candidates (1-2 weeks), your interviews (3-7 days), and onboarding setup (1 week). For urgent needs, we've placed accountants in as little as 10 days.
What's included in the monthly fee?
Everything except software licenses. The fee covers salary, all employment taxes and benefits, office space, high-speed internet, equipment (laptop, monitors, accessories), IT support, HR management, and payroll processing. You're working with an employee employed through our Eastern European entity - not managing an international contractor.
Do offshore accountants work during our business hours?
Yes, to whatever extent makes sense. Most clients want significant overlap for real-time communication. For US companies, accountants typically work 2pm-11pm their local time (overlapping with 8am-5pm ET). For UK/European companies, timezone alignment is nearly perfect with standard 9-5 hours in both locations.
✓ No upfront fees
✓ $0 markup
✓ One flat fee
✓ Monthly contract
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