Hiring guide · $800–1,500/mo
Hire a bookkeeper in the Philippines
Hire a bookkeeper in the Philippines for $800–1,500 a month, screened on real close-process work rather than a résumé, for a flat $1,995 placement fee.
Salary and fee figures checked July 2026, sourced on our fee comparison.
| Cost | Typical | With Rolemote |
|---|---|---|
| The salary (paid by you, directly) | $800–1,500/mo | $800–1,500/mo — we take no markup |
| Placement fee | 25–35% of first-year salary | $1,995 flat |
| Ongoing | None (direct-hire) or a monthly markup (managed) | None — optional $99/mo coverage plan |
What it costs
$800–1,500 a month full-time for someone running monthly close, reconciliation, AP/AR and categorisation in QuickBooks or Xero. A US equivalent runs $4,500–6,500. On placement, a 25–35% agency fee is $3,600–$5,040 on a $1,200/month hire; our flat fee is $1,995.
How we screen for it
Bookkeeping is one of the few roles where you can test the actual skill in writing. Every finalist answers a discrepancy-hunting scenario — a real gap between the bank feed and the books — and produces a month-end close checklist for a business like yours. You read both before you ever speak to them.
The compliance part, honestly
You employ your bookkeeper directly; we never touch pay or hours. Whether they're a contractor or need an employer-of-record depends on how the relationship actually works — our plain-English guide covers the control test and when the EOR route is worth its fee.
Start this search
Describe the role once — no call, no payment to start. We confirm your slot within 24 hours and deliver a shortlist of three in two to three weeks.
Not sure this is the right role? Ask us
Tell us what you're trying to get done and we'll reply with a specific recommendation — including telling you honestly if a different route fits better.
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Common questions
Hire a bookkeeper in the Philippines — what does it cost?
Hire a bookkeeper in the Philippines for $800–1,500 a month, screened on real close-process work rather than a résumé, for a flat $1,995 placement fee. Agencies charging 25–35% of first-year salary work out to roughly $2,400–$6,300 per hire depending on the salary; a flat fee doesn't move with it. You pay the person their salary directly — we never take a markup on their pay.
How long does it take?
Typically two to three weeks from a confirmed brief to a shortlist of three finalists. You interview whoever you like and hire directly. If no finalist clears your bar, we rerun the search once at no charge.
Do I have to book a call?
No — and this is the one thing we do differently from every other agency in the category. You describe the role in a form, we confirm your slot by email within 24 hours, and the whole search runs asynchronously. There is no sales call at any point.
Who employs the person?
You do, directly, at their local salary. We're a matchmaking service, not an employer or payroll provider — we never pay your hire, set their hours, or take a cut of their salary.