Hire Remote Accountants & Accounting Staff in the Philippines

Hiring finance talent doesn’t have to mean high overhead or legal risk. Many growing companies now hire remote accountants in the Philippines to build reliable, full-time accounting teams at a lower cost.

Remotify helps you hire Filipino accountants and accounting staff legally, without setting up a local company. Whether you need bookkeeping support, accounts payable and receivable staff, or a full remote accounting team, Remotify lets you hire full-time accountants in the Philippines while we handle employment, payroll, taxes, and compliance.

Outsource Accounting Services in the Philippines

The Philippines is one of the world’s leading destinations for accounting outsourcing. Companies choose to outsource accounting to the Philippines because they can hire skilled professionals who work remotely as part of their internal team.

Filipino accountants are known for:

• Strong accounting and finance education
• Excellent English communication
• Experience with global accounting systems and reporting standards
• The ability to support offshore accounting teams across time zones

When you outsource accounting services in the Philippines, you gain access to dependable accounting staff at significantly lower operating costs. With Remotify, outsourcing accounting in the Philippines also means your team is legally employed and fully compliant with local labor laws.

Hire Offshore Accountants in the Philippines

You can hire offshore accountants in the Philippines for nearly every accounting and finance function, including:

• Certified Public Accountants (CPAs)
• Financial and management accountants
• Tax and cost accountants
• Bookkeepers
• Accounts payable staff
• Accounts receivable staff
• Assistant accountants and finance administrators

These offshore accounting staff work full time for your business. They follow your processes, use your systems, and operate as a dedicated remote accounting team, not freelancers rotating between clients.

What Remote Filipino Accountants Can Do

When you hire remote accountants in the Philippines, they can support your business across core finance operations, including:

• Bookkeeping and bank reconciliations
• Accounts payable and accounts receivable
• Payroll preparation and reporting
• Monthly and year-end financial reporting
• Tax preparation support
• Cash flow tracking and budgeting
• Audit preparation and documentation
• Month-end and year-end closing

From startups to SaaS companies, ecommerce brands, and professional services firms, companies hire accounting staff in the Philippines to build stable, long-term finance teams.

Accounting Standards and Tools Used by Filipino Accountants

Most Filipino accountants follow Philippine Financial Reporting Standards (PFRS), which closely align with International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS). These standards are issued by the Financial Reporting Standards Council and support audited, compliant financial reporting.

Accounting and Finance Tools

Filipino accounting staff commonly work with the same tools used by in-house teams, including:

• QuickBooks and QuickBooks Online
• Xero
• NetSuite
• SAP
• Oracle
• MYOB
• Excel and Google Sheets

They are also familiar with payroll systems, expense management tools, and cloud-based document workflows.

Because Filipino accountants already use these standards and tools, companies can hire accounting staff in the Philippines and plug them directly into existing finance processes without rebuilding systems or retraining teams.

Cost of Hiring Accounting Staff in the Philippines

The cost of hiring accounting staff in the Philippines is significantly lower than hiring locally in the US, UK, or Australia. Many companies save around 70% cost by hiring Filipino accountants compared to hiring in-house

In addition to lower salaries, companies save on office space, equipment, and local employment overhead. When you hire accounting staff in the Philippines through Remotify, pricing is simple and transparent. One monthly fee covers salary, payroll, taxes, government contributions, and statutory benefits.

Typical Cost of Hiring Accountants in the Philippines

Accounting salaries in the Philippines vary by experience and role. The ranges below reflect common market rates for full-time accounting staff, shown in both PHP and USD for clarity. USD figures are based on an average exchange rate of approximately PHP 59 to 1 USD.

Junior Accountant

Junior accounting staff typically support bookkeeping, reconciliations, and transactional tasks.

• PHP: ₱200,000 - ₱370,000 per year (₱17,000 - ₱31,000 per month)
• USD: $3,400 - $6,300 per year ($290 - $525 per month)

Senior Accountant

Senior accountants handle reporting, compliance support, and oversight of junior staff.

• PHP: ₱450,000 - ₱850,000 per year (₱37,500 - ₱71,000 per month)
• USD: $7,600 - $14,400 per year ($640 - $1,200 per month)

Certified Public Accountant (CPA)

CPAs typically manage complex reporting, audits, and higher-level financial responsibilities.

• PHP: ₱500,000 - ₱1,200,000 per year (₱42,000 - ₱100,000 per month)
• USD: $8,500 - $20,300 per year ($710 - $1,700 per month)

By hiring accounting staff in the Philippines through Remotify, you get these cost advantages while ensuring your team is legally employed, fully compliant, and supported through a single, predictable monthly cost.

The Risk of Hiring Filipino Accountants as Contractors

Some companies try to hire Filipino accountants as independent contractors, but this approach carries a serious risk.

Under Philippines employment law, accountants who work full time, follow your schedule, and use your tools are considered employees. Misclassifying them as contractors can result in:

• Misclassification penalties
• Back pay and unpaid benefits
• Tax exposure
• Legal disputes

If you want to safely outsource accounting in the Philippines, your accounting staff must be hired as employees, not just as contractors.

Employer of Record for Accountants in the Philippines

Remotify acts as your Employer of Record in the Philippines. This allows you to hire accounting staff in the Philippines without setting up a local entity.

As your Employer of Record, Remotify becomes the legal employer while you retain full control over daily work. We handle:

• Employment contracts
• Payroll and income tax
• Government contributions (SSS, PhilHealth, Pag-IBIG)
• 13th month pay
• Benefits and labor law compliance

This is the safest way to hire remote accountants in the Philippines while staying fully compliant.

How to Hire Accounting Staff in the Philippines with an Employer of Record

Hiring accounting staff in the Philippines with an Employer of Record (EOR) lets you build a full-time remote accounting team without setting up a local company.

The process is straightforward:

1. Choose the accounting roles you need

Decide which roles you want to hire, such as bookkeepers, accounts payable or receivable staff, senior accountants, or CPAs.

2. Select your Filipino accountant

You interview and choose the accountant who fits your team. They will work exclusively for your business.

3. Remotify hires them as the legal employer

Remotify acts as the Employer of Record in the Philippines and issues a compliant employment contract.

4. Your accountant starts working remotely

They work full time using your systems and follow your processes, just like an in-house employee.

5. Remotify handles payroll and compliance

Remotify manages payroll, taxes, government contributions, statutory benefits, and 13th-month pay in one monthly invoice.

You manage the work.

Remotify manages employment, payroll, and Philippine labor law compliance.

Who Should Outsource Accounting to the Philippines

Outsourcing accounting to the Philippines works especially well for:

• SaaS and technology companies
• E-commerce and DTC brands
• Finance and fintech businesses
• Agencies and professional services firms
• Founders and operations teams building remote finance teams

If you need to hire offshore accountants in the Philippines without legal complexity, Remotify gives you cost efficiency without compliance risk.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I hire accountants in the Philippines without setting up a company?

Yes. You can hire accountants in the Philippines without opening a local entity by using Remotify as your Employer of Record.

Are remote accountants in the Philippines full-time employees?

Yes. Filipino accountants hired through Remotify are full-time employees under Philippine labor law.

What taxes apply when hiring accounting staff in the Philippines?

Employees are subject to income tax and mandatory government contributions. Remotify manages payroll, taxes, and compliance on your behalf.

Do Filipino accountants receive 13th-month pay?

Yes. 13th month pay in the Philippines is mandatory and included when you hire through Remotify.

Is accounting outsourcing in the Philippines safe?

Accounting outsourcing in the Philippines is safe when accountants are hired legally as employees through an Employer of Record.

How fast can I hire offshore accountants in the Philippines?

Most companies can hire and onboard offshore accountants in the Philippines within a few weeks using Remotify.

Start Hiring Remote Accountants in the Philippines

Hiring remote accountants and accounting staff in the Philippines allows you to scale your finance team faster and more efficiently.

With Remotify, you hire skilled Filipino accountants, stay compliant with Philippine employment law, and avoid the risks of misclassification.

You focus on growing your business.
We take care of employment, payroll, and compliance.