Roles / Offshore Accountants
Hire a High-Performing Filipino Accountant
Australian and New Zealand SMBs have used Filipino accountants for years to support their finance function — across Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Bookkeeping, Financial Accounting, General Accounting and beyond.
The Talent
What Hiring an Offshore Filipino Accountant Looks Like
Every offshore accountant role is built specifically around your requirements. That can range from support in a single part of the accounting function through to a true generalist who can work end-to-end across finance.
Whatever the scope, we can source highly capable Filipino accountants who meet the following standards:
Exceptional verbal and written communication, able to operate at pace with native English speakers.
Five to seven years of solid accounting experience, with a track record of delivering high-quality work.
At least two years supporting an Australian or New Zealand business, ensuring cultural alignment and familiarity with requirements such as GST, BAS lodgements and local compliance.
Strong attention to detail.
Demonstrated intermediate MS Excel capability.
A positive, can-do attitude and strong professional maturity.
Accounting graduate from a reputable Philippine university.
The Solution
Hire the best and brightest
The real problem isn’t a lack of support
Nearly all SMBs get help managing their books. There are local Australian bookkeepers who charge high hourly rates to keep your finances in order, and for many businesses that works very well.
But as your business starts to thrive you can outgrow your local bookkeeper — suddenly there is enough work for at least one full-time role. You may also discover there is a global shortage of accountants, and the cost of hiring a full-time accountant locally can be prohibitive.
The solution
There are several effective ways to leverage offshore Filipino accountants to strengthen your finance function.
For well-established or mature businesses with a full-time Australian Accountant, a Filipino Accountant can provide structured support — taking on the recurring, process-driven work so your Aussie Accountant can focus on higher-value tasks.
For smaller businesses with a part-time Australian bookkeeper, you can pair them with an offshore Filipino Accountant. This creates a blended model where the Australian bookkeeper provides local context and compliance oversight, while the Filipino Accountant handles the day-to-day accounting workload.
The relationship between an Australian and a Filipino Accountant is critical. Your Australian Accountant brings deep understanding of local compliance, tax and commercial nuance; your Filipino Accountant frees up their time by managing the operational accounting work, allowing your Australian resource to operate at a higher level and deliver more value to the business.
Accountant Salaries
What You Should Expect to Pay
Accountant salaries can vary significantly depending on specialisation and level of experience. An accountant who focuses on a specific part of the finance function will typically sit at the lower end of the range. An accountant who can manage the entire end-to-end accounting process and brings 10+ years of experience can expect to command substantially more.
Metro Manila, Philippines minimum wage
15,117 PHP
= $363 AUD
Ascendia’s lowest paid staff
45,000 PHP
= $1,099 AUD (3× minimum wage)
Ascendia’s highest paid staff
80,000+ PHP
= $1,954 AUD (5× minimum wage)
Exact figures will vary depending on experience, qualifications and the scope of the role — but you will always get what you pay for.
Businesses that prioritise quality see stronger output, fewer errors and less time spent managing the role, which over time delivers significantly better value than lower-cost alternatives.