Close faster with fewer errors. Our accountants handle the full accounting cycle in your software, to your standards.
US GAAP, IFRS & UK standards
QuickBooks, Xero, Sage & NetSuite
Month-end close & management reporting
QuickBooks OnlineXeroSageNetSuiteZoho BooksMYOB
Profiles in 48–72h NDA & IP protection Free replacement
Hire Accountants
Tell us what you need — get vetted accountants in 48–72 hours.
48–72hto receive hand-picked profiles
100%dedicated to your business only
100%IP & code ownership — always yours
0recruitment or setup fees
Overview
Why hire dedicated accountants through DirectAppoint?
Accounting firms and finance teams everywhere face the same problem: more work than qualified people. A dedicated remote accountant expands your capacity without the cost and delay of local hiring.
DirectAppoint accountants hold accounting qualifications and experience serving overseas clients. They are tested on reconciliations, journal entries, close processes and the software you use.
Illustrative profile — your shortlist is matched to your brief.
Capabilities
What our dedicated accountants do for you
01
Month-end close
Accruals, prepayments, journals and reconciliations on schedule.
02
Financial statements
P&L, balance sheet and cash-flow statements with commentary.
03
Tax preparation support
Workpapers and draft returns for your licensed CPA or CA to review.
04
Accounts payable & receivable
Invoice processing, payment runs and collections follow-up.
05
Payroll support
Payroll processing support and reconciliations.
06
Audit preparation
Schedules, documentation and auditor request support.
Skills & tools
Accountants skill matrix
Every shortlisted accountant is tested on the tools your project actually uses.
Software
QuickBooks OnlineXeroSageNetSuiteZoho BooksMYOB
Tools
Excel (advanced)DextHubdocBill.comExpensify
Tax
Support for DrakeLacerteUltraTaxCCH workflows
Standards
US GAAPIFRSUK FRS 102
Why DirectAppoint
Why companies choose DirectAppoint for accountants
Dedicated, not shared
Every hire works only for you — full-time, part-time or hourly. No juggling five clients, no context switching.
Rigorous 5-step vetting
Multi-stage screening: technical tests, live problem-solving, English communication and reference checks before you see a profile.
Shortlist in 48–72h
A curated shortlist lands in your inbox within days, not months. Start working the following week.
Your IP, fully secured
NDA before day one, IP assignment in the contract, access-controlled devices and secure VPN-based workflows.
Time-zone aligned
Shifts arranged to overlap with US, UK, EU, Australian or Middle-East working hours for real-time collaboration.
Free replacement
Not the right fit? We replace your hire at no extra cost and keep the handover smooth.
How it works
How to hire accountants in 4 steps
A simple, transparent hiring flow. You stay in control of every decision — we do the heavy lifting.
01
Share your brief
Tell us the role, skills, seniority, time zone and budget. A 15-minute call or a short form is enough — no lengthy RFPs.
02
Get hand-picked profiles
Within 48–72 hours you receive a shortlist of pre-vetted accountants who have already cleared skill tests, communication checks and background screening.
03
Interview & choose
Interview candidates on video, give a paid test task if you like, and pick the person who fits your team and culture.
04
Onboard & scale
Your hire starts quickly, works in your tools and reports directly to you. Add or swap people as your needs change.
Who it’s for
Who hires dedicated accountants
CPA and accounting firms
SMBs without a full finance team
Start-ups preparing for funding
Multi-entity businesses
Compare your options
DirectAppoint vs freelancers vs in-house hiring
How hiring a dedicated accountant through DirectAppoint compares with the alternatives.
Factor
DirectAppoint
Freelancer platforms
Local in-house hire
Time to hire
48–72 hours
1–2 weeks
6–12 weeks
Dedicated to your business
Yes, 100%
Rarely
Yes
Upfront recruitment cost
None
Platform fees
High (agency + ads)
Total cost vs local hire
Up to 70% lower
Varies widely
Highest
Vetted skills
Tested & verified
Self-reported
Your own process
Replacement guarantee
Free & fast
Start over
Re-hire from scratch
IP & NDA protection
Contractual
Hard to enforce
Contractual
Infrastructure & HR
Included
Not included
Your cost
Scale up or down
Month to month
Per project
Slow & costly
Engagement models
Flexible ways to hire a dedicated accountant
Simple monthly billing. No long lock-ins. Upgrade, downgrade or add people any month.
Most popular
Full-time
160 hrs / month
A dedicated professional working only on your business, 8 hours a day, 5 days a week, in your time zone overlap.
Best for: Ongoing product work, long-term roles, core team extension
Yes. Many accounting firms use our accountants to handle bookkeeping, reconciliations and tax-prep workpapers, with final review and sign-off by the firm's licensed professionals.
02
Are your accountants qualified?
Our accountants hold commerce or accounting qualifications (such as B.Com, M.Com, CA Inter, CMA or ACCA) and experience with overseas clients.
03
How is confidentiality handled?
Accountants sign NDAs, work through your systems with role-based access and MFA, and never store data on personal devices.
Key takeaways
Hire Accountants with DirectAppoint — in brief
DirectAppoint provides dedicated remote accountants experienced with US GAAP, IFRS and UK standards and software such as QuickBooks, Xero, Sage and NetSuite, who handle month-end close, financial statements, AP/AR and tax-prep workpapers for businesses and CPA firms on monthly plans.
