Offshore Bookkeeping and Accounting Rates (2026)
Market Intelligence · 6 min read · Updated 2026-07
In 2026, fully-managed offshore finance roles in the Philippines run from around $1,500/mo for accounts payable/receivable and $1,600/mo for a bookkeeper, up to $2,200/mo for an accountant and $2,600–$2,700/mo for senior accountants and financial analysts. Filipino finance professionals commonly work in Xero, QuickBooks, NetSuite and MYOB.
Finance rates by role
AP/AR officers around $1,500/mo; bookkeepers around $1,600/mo; payroll officers around $1,700/mo; accountants around $2,200/mo; senior accountants around $2,700/mo; financial analysts around $2,600/mo. All fully managed.
Software and compliance familiarity
Many Philippine finance professionals are experienced in the same platforms AU/UK/US firms use, which shortens ramp time. For accounting firms especially, offshore finance staff are a proven way to lift capacity and margin.
Key takeaways
- AP/AR ~$1,500; bookkeeper ~$1,600; payroll ~$1,700.
- Accountant ~$2,200; senior ~$2,700; analyst ~$2,600.
- Common tools: Xero, QuickBooks, NetSuite, MYOB.
- Strong fit for accounting firms and finance teams.
Common questions
Can offshore bookkeepers work in our accounting software?
Yes — Filipino finance professionals are widely experienced in Xero, QuickBooks, NetSuite and similar, so ramp time is short.
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