Accounting Staffing Agency for Accountants and Bookkeepers
M-Ocean recruits accountants, bookkeepers, and accounting virtual assistants from the Philippines, screened for your systems and close process.
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Hire a remote accountant or bookkeeper
A hiring process built around your books, your systems, and your team.
Accounting role fit
Define the ledger work, systems, and deadlines the role owns, from daily entries to month-end close.
Targeted finance sourcing
We reach out directly to bookkeepers, accountants, and finance specialists already working in QuickBooks or Xero.
Structured evaluation
Review accounting experience, references, and an optional skills task before you decide.
Direct hire
Hire your accountant directly and agree terms together, with no ongoing staffing arrangement.
Tell us what your finance team needs, and we will shortlist accounting talent who know your systems.
Hire a remote accountant or bookkeeper
A hiring process built around your books, your systems, and your team.
Accounting role fit
Define the ledger work, systems, and deadlines the role owns, from daily entries to month-end close.
Targeted finance sourcing
We reach out directly to bookkeepers, accountants, and finance specialists already working in QuickBooks or Xero.
Structured evaluation
Review accounting experience, references, and an optional skills task before you decide.
Direct hire
Hire your accountant directly and agree terms together, with no ongoing staffing arrangement.
Tell us what your finance team needs, and we will shortlist accounting talent who know your systems.
Accounting and finance roles we hire for
From bookkeeping to forecasting, every candidate is screened for the systems and skills your finance team runs on.
Bookkeeper
Keeps your books current with clean entries, reconciled bank accounts, and up-to-date AP and AR.
QuickBooks
Xero
Bank reconciliation
AP/AR
Junior Accountant
Handles journal entries and reconciliations so your financial statements are ready for review.
Journal entries
Reconciliations
Financial statements
QuickBooks/Xero
Accountant
Owns the general ledger and month-end close, then turns the numbers into clear reports.
General ledger
Month-end close
Financial reporting
Reconciliations
Senior Accountant
Leads the close, reviews the ledger, and keeps your reporting accurate and audit-ready.
Month-end close
Financial reporting
GL management
Audit support
AP Specialist
Processes vendor invoices and payments on schedule and keeps supplier balances reconciled.
Invoice processing
Vendor management
Payment reconciliation
AR Specialist
Sends invoices, follows up on collections, and keeps your aging report under control.
Invoicing
Collections
Payment reconciliation
Aging reports
Payroll Specialist
Runs accurate payroll every cycle, from deductions to reconciliation, on your existing system.
Payroll processing
Payroll reconciliation
Deductions
Payroll systems
Financial Analyst
Builds the models, forecasts, and budgets that help you plan spending and growth.
Financial modelling
Forecasting
Budgeting
Excel/Google Sheets
Accounting and finance roles we hire for
From bookkeeping to forecasting, every candidate is screened for the systems and skills your finance team runs on.
Bookkeeper
Keeps your books current with clean entries, reconciled bank accounts, and up-to-date AP and AR.
QuickBooks
Xero
Bank reconciliation
AP/AR
Junior Accountant
Handles journal entries and reconciliations so your financial statements are ready for review.
Journal entries
Reconciliations
Financial statements
QuickBooks/Xero
Accountant
Owns the general ledger and month-end close, then turns the numbers into clear reports.
General ledger
Month-end close
Financial reporting
Reconciliations
Senior Accountant
Leads the close, reviews the ledger, and keeps your reporting accurate and audit-ready.
Month-end close
Financial reporting
GL management
Audit support
AP Specialist
Processes vendor invoices and payments on schedule and keeps supplier balances reconciled.
Invoice processing
Vendor management
Payment reconciliation
AR Specialist
Sends invoices, follows up on collections, and keeps your aging report under control.
Invoicing
Collections
Payment reconciliation
Aging reports
Payroll Specialist
Runs accurate payroll every cycle, from deductions to reconciliation, on your existing system.
Payroll processing
Payroll reconciliation
Deductions
Payroll systems
Financial Analyst
Builds the models, forecasts, and budgets that help you plan spending and growth.
Financial modelling
Forecasting
Budgeting
Excel/Google Sheets
Accounting and finance roles we hire for
From bookkeeping to forecasting, every candidate is screened for the systems and skills your finance team runs on.
Bookkeeper
Keeps your books current with clean entries, reconciled bank accounts, and up-to-date AP and AR.
QuickBooks
Xero
Bank reconciliation
AP/AR
Junior Accountant
Handles journal entries and reconciliations so your financial statements are ready for review.
Journal entries
Reconciliations
Financial statements
QuickBooks/Xero
Accountant
Owns the general ledger and month-end close, then turns the numbers into clear reports.
General ledger
Month-end close
Financial reporting
Reconciliations
Senior Accountant
Leads the close, reviews the ledger, and keeps your reporting accurate and audit-ready.
Month-end close
Financial reporting
GL management
Audit support
AP Specialist
Processes vendor invoices and payments on schedule and keeps supplier balances reconciled.
Invoice processing
Vendor management
Payment reconciliation
AR Specialist
Sends invoices, follows up on collections, and keeps your aging report under control.
Invoicing
Collections
Payment reconciliation
Aging reports
Payroll Specialist
Runs accurate payroll every cycle, from deductions to reconciliation, on your existing system.
Payroll processing
Payroll reconciliation
Deductions
Payroll systems
Financial Analyst
Builds the models, forecasts, and budgets that help you plan spending and growth.
Financial modelling
Forecasting
Budgeting
Excel/Google Sheets
Accounting support that keeps important work moving
Remote accounting talent matched to how your finance team runs.
Remote accounting talent matched to how your finance team runs.
Bookkeeping and accounting support
Hire a bookkeeper for reconciliations, AP and AR, and clean monthly books.
Bookkeeping and accounting support
Hire a bookkeeper for reconciliations, AP and AR, and clean monthly books.
Bookkeeping and accounting support
Hire a bookkeeper for reconciliations, AP and AR, and clean monthly books.
Flexible finance role coverage
Hire an accountant for the general ledger and close, or add payroll, analyst, and tax support.
Flexible finance role coverage
Hire an accountant for the general ledger and close, or add payroll, analyst, and tax support.
Flexible finance role coverage
Hire an accountant for the general ledger and close, or add payroll, analyst, and tax support.
Remote team fit
Candidates are screened for the tools you use, like QuickBooks, Xero, and Excel or Google Sheets.
Remote team fit
Candidates are screened for the tools you use, like QuickBooks, Xero, and Excel or Google Sheets.
Remote team fit
Candidates are screened for the tools you use, like QuickBooks, Xero, and Excel or Google Sheets.
How we recruit your accountant or bookkeeper
How we recruit your accountant or bookkeeper
Define the role
We map the accounting tasks, systems, close calendar, and experience level the role needs.
Define the role
We map the accounting tasks, systems, close calendar, and experience level the role needs.
Source and screen
We reach out to accounting talent directly, then screen their systems experience and communication.
Source and screen
We reach out to accounting talent directly, then screen their systems experience and communication.
Review fit and references
You interview a short list, add a reconciliation or entries test if you want one, and check references before you decide.
Review fit and references
You interview a short list, add a reconciliation or entries test if you want one, and check references before you decide.
A clearer way to build your finance team
A clearer way to build your finance team
Why businesses hire accountants through M-Ocean instead of posting a job ad.
Why businesses hire accountants through M-Ocean instead of posting a job ad.
Common hiring pattern
Post a job ad and wait
Sort through general finance resumes
Unclear ledger and close duties
Certifications as the main signal
No test of real accounting work
M-Ocean’s approach
Direct outreach to accounting talent
Screened for QuickBooks, Xero, and close
Clear tasks, systems, and deadlines
Experience, communication, and team fit considered
References checked, then you hire directly
A clearer way to build your finance team
Why businesses hire accountants through M-Ocean instead of posting a job ad.
Common hiring pattern
Post a job ad and wait
Sort through general finance resumes
Unclear ledger and close duties
Certifications as the main signal
No test of real accounting work
M-Ocean’s approach
Direct outreach to accounting talent
Screened for QuickBooks, Xero, and close
Clear tasks, systems, and deadlines
Experience, communication, and team fit considered
References checked, then you hire directly
Recruiting built on trust, not pressure.
We give you a clear picture of the market, the candidates, and the search, so you can make the right decision for your team, even when the answer is not the easiest one.
Honest market guidance
If a role is difficult or talent is limited, we tell you plainly and help you understand your options.
Honest market guidance
If a role is difficult or talent is limited, we tell you plainly and help you understand your options.
No forced placements
We will not push a candidate who is not right for the role just to close a placement. Our recommendations are based on the role and the evidence.
No forced placements
We will not push a candidate who is not right for the role just to close a placement. Our recommendations are based on the role and the evidence.
Remote hiring expertise
We specialize in remote workers and virtual assistants, so we understand the responsibilities, tools, and working relationships behind these hires.
Remote hiring expertise
We specialize in remote workers and virtual assistants, so we understand the responsibilities, tools, and working relationships behind these hires.
Long-term relationships
We value lasting partnerships over quick wins. We respect client relationships and never poach talent from our clients.
Long-term relationships
We value lasting partnerships over quick wins. We respect client relationships and never poach talent from our clients.
Trusted by leaders building better teams
Trusted by leaders building better teams
Trusted by leaders building better teams
You guys hired my Executive Assistant (EA) and that was the best EA I’ve ever had. It’s hard to find a great recruiter because a lot of times they’re in massive companies and doing great jobs there. But if people find one that has the experience that [M-Ocean] has, then it is a really big game changer for hiring remote teams.
Jason C.
Chief Higher Officer, Higher Options
I worked with M-Ocean to place an Operations Director within my business, and she is one of the best things to happen to my company! M-Ocean saved us a ton of time in the hiring process. We tried posting online but it wasn’t a great experience for us – it was time consuming and the applicant didn’t have relevant experience. I don’t have the network overseas to source for this type of talent myself. And honestly, I wouldn’t want to. Our time is really important, we have a ton going on within our organization, and we don’t have the time to stop all of our projects to source top level talent. It isn’t our area of expertise so we leave it to the experts! Whenever I need a new employee, I reach out to M-ocean and quickly have a short list of top candidates. The time savings is totally worth it to us.
Lisa H.
CEO/Founder, Pet Products
Working with M-Ocean has been great. They’ve been keen to listen to all my specific requirements for the person I was looking for to be my Executive Assistant; taking them into account and scrutinizing his pool of candidates; shortlisting who could be best fitted for me. They saved me a lot of time and hassle by making sure they took time to pick the two best candidates for me.
Sebastien B.
Co-Founder/COO, The Sandbox
M-Ocean helped us review the Job Description while we were drafting it by validating some details. Also provided inputs on standard practice on how to compensate and manage agreements since this was to be our first Philippine hire. We had confidence that M-Ocean understood on a deeper level the culture fit we needed and how the position would fit in our company. It didn’t feel like a widget where they were just finding a round peg for a square hole. It felt like a partnership.
Elizabeth G.
Founder, Baloo Living
I thought that there was great talent out there remotely whether it be in the Philippines or Poland, but I have been shocked on how great the talent is [at M-Ocean]. And so one of the things that I tell my friend is that the days of the $2/hr Virtual Assistant in the Philippines is over. The days of a highly educated, highly motivated, highly impactful, whatever job title of many levels is here.
Peter K.
CEO, Fringe Sport
It’s been surprising working with M-Ocean because we’re a few seas apart, but the ability to hone in on what we’re looking for—making interview processes so much more effective upfront, dialing into the fairway of the talent that we really need to be talking to—is impressive. I love things like how they’re doing the background and criminal checks, collapsing the process into a time-efficient but clear process where all the important things are being covered.
Tarek M.
CEO, Morshed Group
You guys hired my Executive Assistant (EA) and that was the best EA I’ve ever had. It’s hard to find a great recruiter because a lot of times they’re in massive companies and doing great jobs there. But if people find one that has the experience that [M-Ocean] has, then it is a really big game changer for hiring remote teams.
Jason C.
Chief Higher Officer, Higher Options
I thought that there was great talent out there remotely whether it be in the Philippines or Poland, but I have been shocked on how great the talent is [at M-Ocean]. And so one of the things that I tell my friend is that the days of the $2/hr Virtual Assistant in the Philippines is over. The days of a highly educated, highly motivated, highly impactful, whatever job title of many levels is here.
Peter K.
CEO, Fringe Sport
M-Ocean helped us review the Job Description while we were drafting it by validating some details. Also provided inputs on standard practice on how to compensate and manage agreements since this was to be our first Philippine hire. We had confidence that M-Ocean understood on a deeper level the culture fit we needed and how the position would fit in our company. It didn’t feel like a widget where they were just finding a round peg for a square hole. It felt like a partnership.
Elizabeth G.
Founder, Baloo Living
Working with M-Ocean has been great. They’ve been keen to listen to all my specific requirements for the person I was looking for to be my Executive Assistant; taking them into account and scrutinizing his pool of candidates; shortlisting who could be best fitted for me. They saved me a lot of time and hassle by making sure they took time to pick the two best candidates for me.
Sebastien B.
Co-Founder/COO, The Sandbox
I worked with M-Ocean to place an Operations Director within my business, and she is one of the best things to happen to my company! M-Ocean saved us a ton of time in the hiring process. We tried posting online but it wasn’t a great experience for us – it was time consuming and the applicant didn’t have relevant experience. I don’t have the network overseas to source for this type of talent myself. And honestly, I wouldn’t want to. Our time is really important, we have a ton going on within our organization, and we don’t have the time to stop all of our projects to source top level talent. It isn’t our area of expertise so we leave it to the experts! Whenever I need a new employee, I reach out to M-ocean and quickly have a short list of top candidates. The time savings is totally worth it to us.
Lisa H.
CEO/Founder, Pet Products
It’s been surprising working with M-Ocean because we’re a few seas apart, but the ability to hone in on what we’re looking for—making interview processes so much more effective upfront, dialing into the fairway of the talent that we really need to be talking to—is impressive. I love things like how they’re doing the background and criminal checks, collapsing the process into a time-efficient but clear process where all the important things are being covered.
Tarek M.
CEO, Morshed Group
You guys hired my Executive Assistant (EA) and that was the best EA I’ve ever had. It’s hard to find a great recruiter because a lot of times they’re in massive companies and doing great jobs there. But if people find one that has the experience that [M-Ocean] has, then it is a really big game changer for hiring remote teams.
Jason C.
Chief Higher Officer, Higher Options
Working with M-Ocean has been great. They’ve been keen to listen to all my specific requirements for the person I was looking for to be my Executive Assistant; taking them into account and scrutinizing his pool of candidates; shortlisting who could be best fitted for me. They saved me a lot of time and hassle by making sure they took time to pick the two best candidates for me.
Sebastien B.
Co-Founder/COO, The Sandbox
I thought that there was great talent out there remotely whether it be in the Philippines or Poland, but I have been shocked on how great the talent is [at M-Ocean]. And so one of the things that I tell my friend is that the days of the $2/hr Virtual Assistant in the Philippines is over. The days of a highly educated, highly motivated, highly impactful, whatever job title of many levels is here.
Peter K.
CEO, Fringe Sport
I worked with M-Ocean to place an Operations Director within my business, and she is one of the best things to happen to my company! M-Ocean saved us a ton of time in the hiring process. We tried posting online but it wasn’t a great experience for us – it was time consuming and the applicant didn’t have relevant experience. I don’t have the network overseas to source for this type of talent myself. And honestly, I wouldn’t want to. Our time is really important, we have a ton going on within our organization, and we don’t have the time to stop all of our projects to source top level talent. It isn’t our area of expertise so we leave it to the experts! Whenever I need a new employee, I reach out to M-ocean and quickly have a short list of top candidates. The time savings is totally worth it to us.
Lisa H.
CEO/Founder, Pet Products
M-Ocean helped us review the Job Description while we were drafting it by validating some details. Also provided inputs on standard practice on how to compensate and manage agreements since this was to be our first Philippine hire. We had confidence that M-Ocean understood on a deeper level the culture fit we needed and how the position would fit in our company. It didn’t feel like a widget where they were just finding a round peg for a square hole. It felt like a partnership.
Elizabeth G.
Founder, Baloo Living
It’s been surprising working with M-Ocean because we’re a few seas apart, but the ability to hone in on what we’re looking for—making interview processes so much more effective upfront, dialing into the fairway of the talent that we really need to be talking to—is impressive. I love things like how they’re doing the background and criminal checks, collapsing the process into a time-efficient but clear process where all the important things are being covered.
Tarek M.
CEO, Morshed Group
Questions about hiring a remote accountant? We’ve got answers
Where do you find accountants and bookkeepers?
What finance roles can you help us hire?
How do you test accounting and bookkeeping skills?
How can I hire a remote bookkeeper or accountant?
Can you hire an accounting virtual assistant for lighter work?
Do candidates work in QuickBooks and Xero?
Are you an agency? How do we hire the remote workers?
Can you help with payroll, AP/AR, or tax roles?
How long does the hiring process take?
What happens after I choose a candidate?
Questions about hiring a remote accountant? We’ve got answers
Where do you find accountants and bookkeepers?
What finance roles can you help us hire?
How do you test accounting and bookkeeping skills?
How can I hire a remote bookkeeper or accountant?
Can you hire an accounting virtual assistant for lighter work?
Do candidates work in QuickBooks and Xero?
Are you an agency? How do we hire the remote workers?
Can you help with payroll, AP/AR, or tax roles?
How long does the hiring process take?
What happens after I choose a candidate?
Hire your next accountant or bookkeeper
Share the role and the systems you run, and we will tell you plainly what the search involves.
Don't like forms?
Hire your next accountant or bookkeeper
Share the role and the systems you run, and we will tell you plainly what the search involves.
Don't like forms?