Virtual Staff for Accounting Firms
We offer virtual accountants for UK accounting firms. Using these virtual accountants, you can quickly add more clients without hiring additional accountants at your own office.
- Your hire accountant(s) – at our office in India
- Accountants can be hired on a full time basis
- These accountants would work exclusively for you
- You direct their everyday, weekly and monthly tasks
- We will manage these accountants (HR, Payroll etc.,)
- Junior accountant (Bookkeeper level) = Starting form £1249 per month
- Accountant (part qualified, 5+ years experience) = Starting form £1499 per month
- Journal entries
- Bank reconciliation
- Accounts payable
- Accounts receivable
- VAT returns
- Payroll processing
- Company secretarial
- All jobs a junior accountant can do
- Trial balance
- Year end accounts
- Management reports
- Tax return preparation
- Budget and forecasting
- Self-assessment tax returns
- All jobs an accountant can do
- Year end accounts review
- Management accounts
- Audit file preparation
- Accounts review
- Tax returns review
Now more than ever is really a struggle to employ good quality staff accountants who are dedicated to the growth of your accountancy practice. Even if you manage to recruit a few it costs a lot of money. This is the primary reason why many accounting practices hate to expand even where there is a good scope of expansion.
Now you have a real chance to easily manage your expansion with virtual accountants. You can start with one or two people or instantly build a large team. You can even pick your own team by conducting interviews and by testing their skills.
The current economic climate isn't conducive to adding more expenses to your business. However, acquiring new clients remains crucial, and now might be the ideal moment to strategize for growth. You can efficiently plan your expansion by leveraging virtual accountants.
By utilizing virtual accountants, you can prepare for growth without the need for capital investments or additional overhead expenses. You can even assemble a dedicated team comprising bookkeepers, accountants, and account managers. This team will work exclusively for your business, with you directing their efforts. It's like having your own offshore team. Utilizing such a virtual team can reduce your costs by 60% or more while boosting productivity by 30% or more.
How do virtual accountants integrate with our existing accounting software and systems?
Our accountants are trained in all major UK accounting software platforms. We can either access your existing systems through secure VPN connections or implement a cloud-based solution that integrates with your current workflow. We provide a two-week setup period to ensure smooth integration.
What's the typical response time for urgent client requests during UK business hours?
Despite the time difference, we maintain a 2-hour maximum response time during UK business hours through our shift system. For critical tasks, we can arrange overlapping schedules to ensure real-time communication during your peak hours.
How do you ensure the virtual accountants stay updated with UK accounting standards and regulations?
All our accountants undergo mandatory monthly training on UK accounting standards, tax regulations, and software updates. We maintain subscriptions to professional UK accounting bodies and provide regular assessments. Each accountant must complete a minimum of 40 hours of UK-specific training annually.
What quality control measures are in place to prevent errors?
We implement a three-tier review system: initial work completion, peer review, and senior accountant oversight. All client deliverables go through automated checking tools and manual reviews before submission. We maintain error logs and conduct monthly quality audits.
How quickly can we scale up or down our virtual accounting team?
We maintain a bench strength of pre-trained accountants. You can scale up within 2-3 weeks for additional team members. Scaling down requires a 30-day notice. We can also provide temporary staff during peak periods (tax season, year-end) with 2 weeks' notice.
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Testimonials
I had to be careful about choosing my outsourcing partner because of UK data protection regulations. I have chosen Integra because I am convinced that their data protection policies are stringent.
Hampshire
I have used Integra Global Solutions as an outsourced accounting firm for the past 4 years. During that time, they have provided complete monthly management accounts, preparation of VAT and tax returns, submission of accounts and other regulatory material to HM Revenue and Customs.
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