Hire Remote Accountants in London
Hiring accountants in London is slow and expensive. OSCABE gives UK companies dedicated, fully-managed accountants from India and the Middle East from £1,900 per month, typically around 53% below the local cost of a comparable in-house hire. OSCABE vets, employs, manages and pays each accountant under one UK contract, so you get a dedicated team member without opening an overseas entity.
What does it cost to hire accountants in London?
London salaries carry a significant premium over the UK average. The table below compares the indicative local cost of an in-house hire with a dedicated, fully-managed OSCABE professional. Figures are indicative estimates in GBP; OSCABE bills monthly in GBP or EUR.
| Seniority | Local in-house (per year) | OSCABE managed | Indicative annual saving |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mid-level | £48,300 | £1,900/mo | £25,500 |
| Senior | £71,300 | £3,400/mo | £30,500 |
Local figures are salary only and exclude employer taxes, recruitment fees, equipment and overheads, which typically add 20-40% on top.
Why hire accountants through OSCABE?
Around 53% lower cost
A dedicated OSCABE accountant starts at £1,900 per month, with no recruitment fees and no overseas entity to run.
Start in days, not months
Skip the long London hiring cycle. OSCABE shortlists pre-vetted accountants and your chosen hire can start within days.
Compliant and managed
Because OSCABE provides a managed B2B service with the professional employed and working wholly overseas, your UK company stays outside the off-payroll (IR35) rules and avoids the cost of an overseas entity. OSCABE is UK GDPR compliant and ISO 9001:2015 certified.
Dedicated, not freelance
Your accountant works only for you, in your hours and tools, fully managed by OSCABE. Not a marketplace or a rotating contractor.
Skills our accountants bring
ICAI-qualified accountants for FP&A, AR/AP and bookkeeping. Every OSCABE accountant passes a five-step vetting process before they reach your shortlist.
What to look for when you hire accountants
Whether you hire locally in London or through OSCABE, these are the things that separate a strong accountant from an average one. Our senior specialist interview checks every one before you see a shortlist.
Confirm qualifications and standards
Look for ACCA, CIMA or ICAI-qualified accountants who know UK and IFRS reporting, not just bookkeeping.
Match your finance stack
Xero, QuickBooks, NetSuite and Sage differ. We shortlist on your tools and your reporting cadence.
Check controls and confidentiality
Financial data needs least-privilege access and clean segregation of duties, which our security model enforces.
Frequently asked questions
How much does it cost to hire a accountant in London?
A mid-level accountant in London typically costs around £48,300 per year in salary alone, before employer taxes, recruitment and overheads. A dedicated, fully-managed OSCABE accountant starts at £1,900 per month (about 53% less), with no recruitment fees and no overseas entity required.
How quickly can OSCABE provide a accountant?
OSCABE shortlists pre-vetted accountants from its India and Middle East talent network, and a chosen accountant can typically start within days, not the months a local hire in London usually takes.
Is it legal and compliant for a company in the United Kingdom to hire an offshore accountant?
Because OSCABE provides a managed B2B service with the professional employed and working wholly overseas, your UK company stays outside the off-payroll (IR35) rules and avoids the cost of an overseas entity. OSCABE is UK GDPR compliant and ISO 9001:2015 certified.
Will the accountant work in my time zone?
Yes. Full working-day overlap with London hours. OSCABE accountants work your business hours, join your stand-ups and use your tools, just like an in-house team member.
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