OFFSHORE STAFFING FOR CPA & ACCOUNTING FIRMS
Expert Accounting,
Tax & Audit Talent
For Your Firm
Pre-vetted offshore accountants, tax preparers and auditors — trained on US GAAP and IRS procedure, working your hours, under your direction. From $10/hour, with a free 40-hour trial.
12+Years Serving US Firms
80+Client Firms Served
40-hrFree Trial, No Commitment
10$Starting Rate / Hour
Our Services
Comprehensive Financial Solutions
From day-to-day bookkeeping to tax, payroll, and compliance, we cover every aspect of your financial operations.
Accounting Services
Full-cycle accounting support — from journal entries and reconciliations to month-end close and financial reporting. Scalable to your business size.
Bookkeeping Services
Accurate, real-time bookkeeping to keep your financials organized, audit-ready, and fully up to date — across any accounting platform.
Tax Preparation
Strategic tax filing for businesses and individuals with maximum deductions, full IRS compliance, and proactive year-round tax planning.
Audit & Assurance
Comprehensive audit preparation and support — organizing records, preparing schedules, and coordinating with auditors for smooth, confident reviews.
Payroll Services
Accurate, timely payroll processing including federal and state tax filings, direct deposit management, garnishments, and year-end W-2/1099s.
Sales Tax Service
Accurate multi-state sales tax calculation, filing, and remittance so you stay compliant in every jurisdiction you sell in.
Filing 1099 & Issue Forms
End-to-end 1099 preparation, vendor verification, and timely e-filing with the IRS and your recipients.
Businesses & CPA Firms
In Financial Services
Lowest in industry
Year-Over-Year
Why Choose Us
Financial Services
Certified Expertise
Our team of licensed CPAs and accounting professionals brings deep industry knowledge to every engagement.
Always On Time
We meet every deadline — tax filings, payroll, audits — so your business operations never skip a beat.
Fully Compliant
Stay 100% compliant with federal, state, and local tax regulations. We monitor changes so you don’t have to.
Dedicated Support
A dedicated account manager and responsive support team are just a call or email away whenever you need us.
Global Reach
Serving US-based CPA firms, offshore clients, and international businesses with seamless remote delivery.
Cost Efficient
Up to 60% savings vs. in-house accounting. Premium services at a fraction of traditional costs.
Trust & Compliance
IT Security
Enterprise-grade infrastructure to protect your data, ensure privacy, and support secure remote bookkeeping operations built for compliance and peace of mind.
WISP compliance / ISO 27001 certification
ISO 27701 – Privacy Information Management
AICPA SOC-Aligned Controls
SSL-secured connections across the platform
Strict NDA protocols for team members
Role-based access within your software
Industries We Serve
Expertise Across Key Sectors
CPA Firms
Startups
Small Businesses
Real Estate
Healthcare
eCommerce
Nonprofits
Technology
Our Process
How We Work With You
A simple, transparent, four-step process to get your finances in expert hands.
Built for Accounting Firms. Backed by Process.
1. Needs Assessment
Understand your capacity gaps, software stack, and timeline.
2. Resource Planning
We shortlist globally located candidates with U.S. accounting experience.
3. Hiring & Setup
Our HR team handles vetting, compliance, and secure workstation setup at our delivery centers.
4. Integration & Training
Your remote staff are trained on your tools, reporting templates, and SOPs.
5. Ongoing Support
We ensure performance management and staffing flexibility as your needs evolve.
Our Tech Stack
Software We Work With
Our experienced team members are familiar with tech stack
Client Testimonials
What Our Clients Say
“Atlantic Meridian Partners transformed our financial operations. Their bookkeeping and CFO advisory services gave us the clarity to make smarter growth decisions. Highly recommended.”
“We outsource our overflow accounting to Atlantic Meridian and the quality is outstanding. Their team is fast, accurate, and always compliant. It’s like having an extension of our own staff.”
“Their accounting team helped us close two funding rounds with solid, investor-ready financials. The expertise they bring is world-class and the pricing is very reasonable.”
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Most clients are fully onboarded within 5–10 business days. We have a streamlined onboarding process that minimizes disruption to your operations.
Yes. We offer white-label accounting, bookkeeping, and tax preparation support that scales to your workload and deadlines through busy season and beyond.
Yes. Our team is proficient in QuickBooks, Xero, Sage, NetSuite, FreshBooks, and many other platforms. We adapt to your existing systems or help you migrate to a better solution.
We work with startups, small to mid-size businesses, corporations, CPA firms, and non-profits across a wide range of industries including healthcare, real estate, technology, e-commerce, and professional services.
We use enterprise-grade encryption, secure cloud platforms, strict access controls, and NDA agreements to protect all client data. Our processes comply with industry security standards.
Absolutely. Our Sales Tax Service manages nexus review, registration, filing, and remittance across states, and we handle end-to-end 1099 preparation and e-filing so you stay compliant year-round.
Answers before you ask
Everything firms ask us before they hire
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Do you work only with CPA firms, or with businesses too?
Both. We build offshore teams for CPA and accounting firms and for finance teams inside growing businesses — accountants, tax associates, senior accountants, auditors, payroll specialists, and back-office support. Engagements start at $10 per hour.
What is the difference between offshore staffing and outsourcing?
With outsourcing, you hand a task to a vendor who works to their own process. With offshore staffing, you hire a dedicated person who reports to you, follows your firm's workflows, and works your hours — the same as a local hire, just seated in our secure facility.
How does your pricing work?
One hourly rate per person, billed monthly. Full-time offshore hires start at $10 per hour; senior and reviewer-level roles are priced higher to reflect experience. No setup fee, no recruitment fee, no long-term contract — only a notice period if you end the engagement.
Can we interview and test candidates before hiring?
Yes. Once the engagement agreement is signed we share matching resumes, schedule video interviews at times that suit you, and run skills assessments where useful. You pick the person. If none of the candidates fit, there is no cost — billing starts only when your hire begins work.
What is your minimum hiring bar?
Every candidate holds at least a bachelor's degree and has a minimum of one year of hands-on US, UK, or Canadian accounting and tax experience. We verify references before presenting anyone, and we do not place candidates with no prior experience.
What happens if the person isn't the right fit?
What work can an offshore team member take on?
Most of what a local hire would do:
- Accounting & bookkeeping — daily, monthly, quarterly, or real-time.
- Tax — preparation, planning, projections, organizer follow-up, IRS notice tracking.
- Payroll — processing, filings, and compliance on any cycle.
- Audit support — desktop workpapers, schedules, review and compilation prep.
- Sales & use tax — computation, reconciliation, filing support.
- Admin — engagement letters, client database, AR follow-up, data entry.
On-site fieldwork stays with your local team.
How much can we realistically save?
Offshore staff cost a fraction of a comparable local hire, and you avoid office space, recruitment, training, benefits, Medicare, bonuses, and overtime. Most firms see a substantial drop in total labour cost; the exact figure depends on the roles and hours you set up.
How do you handle the time zone difference?
How do we track day-to-day performance?
What stops data from leaving your office?
The floor is paperless. No personal phones, pens, paper, printers, or portable storage in work areas, and USB ports are disabled. No personal email or social media on work systems. Entry is key-card controlled, CCTV runs 24/7, and staff log in remotely to your systems.
What certifications and agreements back this up?
ISO 27001 (information security) and ISO 27701 (privacy) aligned controls, AICPA SOC-aligned processes, SSL across the platform, and a signed NDA plus privacy undertaking from every team member. Data protection commitments are written into your engagement agreement. You're welcome to visit the facility or take a live video walkthrough.
Still deciding whether offshore staffing fits your firm?
20 minutes with our team, no pitch deck. We'll tell you honestly if it isn't a fit.
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Does Atlantic Meridian Partners work only with accounting firms, or with businesses too?
We partner with both accounting firms and general businesses, helping them build offshore teams that include accountants, tax associates, senior accountants, auditors, administrative support staff, and managers, with engagements starting at just $10 per hour.
How do you manage time zone differences between our team and yours?
We structure working hours so there is meaningful overlap between your local team and our offshore staff, which keeps communication, collaboration, and day-to-day workflow running smoothly.
Why has offshore accounting staffing become so important for firms today?
Outsourced accounting delivers real advantages: lower costs, higher efficiency, and expanded service capacity. Location matters far less than skill and communication, so a well-matched offshore hire can perform just as effectively as someone on-site. Offshore staffing through Atlantic Meridian Partners, starting at $10 per hour, isn’t only about accessing affordable talent. It’s a genuine long-term growth strategy that helps firms scale capacity, stay competitive, and lighten the workload on their core team.
How does your pricing structure work?
Atlantic Meridian Partners offers offshore accounting talent at competitive, budget-friendly rates. Full-time offshore hires start at $10 per hour, and senior-level professionals, who are harder to source, are priced a bit higher to reflect their added experience.
How do I know if offshore staffing is the right fit for my firm?
Every approach has trade-offs, but with strong data security practices and thoroughly vetted professionals, Atlantic Meridian Partners aims to make offshore staffing a low-risk, high-value option. The best next step is to schedule a call so we can walk through your specific needs together.
Can I request someone experienced with specific software like UltraTax, CCH, or ProSystem fx?
Yes. If a particular platform matters to you, we can filter candidates accordingly. That said, we typically evaluate every candidate on three dimensions: technical knowledge (hands-on experience with accounting, tax, financial reporting, payroll, data entry, or billing work), software familiarity (someone with a strong technical foundation usually adapts quickly to a new platform, much like switching between operating systems), and fit with your firm’s processes, which, like any new hire, develops over time on the job.
Are your staff familiar with US GAAP, IRS rules, and other US regulations?
Yes. We hire candidates specifically for their experience with US accounting and tax standards, and every team member is trained in US GAAP, IRS procedures, and return preparation. Local, non-US accounting experience alone doesn’t count toward this. You are also welcome to interview and test any candidate yourself before they start.
Do you have your own training program for staff?
Yes, quality training is central to what we do. Atlantic Meridian Partners runs an in-house training facility with dedicated trainers and a wide set of training modules covering professional English communication, soft skills, U.S. workplace culture, and the software and workflows used in American accounting practice. These modules are updated regularly to stay current with industry trends.
What kind of work can Atlantic Meridian Partners' offshore staff take on?
Once you outline your requirements, our offshore team can handle most of the work a local hire would, including bookkeeping, monthly accounting, tax preparation, financial statement review, audit support and compilation tasks, billing and collections follow-up, and general administrative work. In short, they can cover the bulk of day-to-day work in a public accounting practice.
How much can I realistically save on labor costs?
Offshore staff through Atlantic Meridian Partners typically cost a fraction of a comparable local hire, and you also avoid the overhead of office space, recruitment, and training. There is no added compliance burden around benefits, Medicare, bonuses, or overtime either. Taken together, most firms see substantial savings on total labor cost, with the exact figure depending on the roles and setup.
What exactly is "offshore staff," and where is your team based?
Offshore staff are employees who work for your firm, under your direction, from a location outside your own office, whether that’s a different city or a different country. Atlantic Meridian Partners’ offshore professionals work from our dedicated offshore offices, giving you a stable, secure, and well-managed environment for your extended team.
What are the real benefits of offshore accounting staffing?
The benefits fall into two buckets. In the short term, offshore staff help absorb overflow during busy tax season. In the long term, they become part of your core strategy, reducing costs and HR overhead, freeing up partner time, lightening your onshore team’s workload, and giving your firm more room to focus on higher-value advisory work. Like any local employee, offshore staff work under your direct management and report to you.
Can I hire an entire team at once?
You can, but we generally recommend starting with one or two hires first to confirm there is enough steady workload to support them. Once that’s established, scaling the team up further is straightforward whenever you’re ready.
What does your hiring and interview process look like once we sign up?
A dedicated account manager and resourcing specialist from Atlantic Meridian Partners will reach out right away to guide you through the hiring process. They’ll share relevant candidate profiles and take it from there, keeping you involved at every step along the way.
What's your minimum bar for hiring candidates?
Our sourcing team is selective. We only bring in candidates who hold at least a bachelor’s degree and have a minimum of one year of hands-on accounting and tax experience (US, UK, or Canada). We don’t place entry-level candidates with no experience, and we verify references before anyone is presented to you.
What happens if we need to replace a staff member?
Replacements are straightforward and not unusual. Based on our internal figures, roughly 1 in 10 placements needs one at some point, whether due to a hiring mismatch or a change in circumstances on either side. Every team member has a notice period built in, which gives plenty of time for a smooth handover, and you won’t be charged for those transition weeks. We also require outgoing staff to properly document and hand off their responsibilities before they leave.
What if we're not happy with the staff member we hired?
We understand that offshore hiring takes some adjustment, so we build in a short trial window that lets you evaluate the fit before committing long-term. If it’s not working out, we’ll arrange a replacement suited to your needs, and if you decide to end the engagement altogether, a simple notice period lets you close things out cleanly with no hassle.
Are there any hidden costs, obligations, or long-term commitments?
No long-term contracts. The only requirement is a notice period if you choose to end the engagement, which covers the employee’s pay during that transition window. There are no hidden fees or extra charges beyond what’s agreed upfront.
Are your offshore staff experienced with the software our firm uses?
Yes. Our offshore professionals come experienced across the accounting and tax platforms US firms rely on daily, including QuickBooks Online/Desktop, Xero, Drake, Lacerte, UltraTax, ProSeries, CCH Axcess, Bill.com, Jetpack Workflow, and Gusto, among others.
Can we interview and vet a candidate ourselves before hiring?
Absolutely. Once the engagement agreement is signed, we share resumes of candidates who match your criteria, arrange video interviews at times convenient for you, and set up skills assessments where needed. The process is fully transparent, so you can confidently choose the person who’s the right fit for your team.
What positions can we hire for through Atlantic Meridian Partners?
We staff both accounting and non-accounting roles.
Accounting roles: Bookkeeper, Accountant, Tax Preparer, Payroll Specialist, Staff Accountant, Senior Accountant, Tax Reviewer, Tax Director, CFO Advisory, Auditor, Financial Analyst.
Non-accounting roles: Virtual Assistant, AR/AP Assistant, Digital Marketing Specialist, Business Development, Talent Acquisition, Virtual/Executive Assistant, Client Service Executive, Tax Director, Social Media Marketer, Video Editor, Financial Analyst.
Can we request a trial period to evaluate offshore staff before committing long-term?
Yes. We offer a trial period so you can evaluate how the offshore staff member performs and fits with your team before making a longer-term commitment.
What kind of support do you provide while offshore staff integrate into our operations?
Atlantic Meridian Partners provides hands-on support throughout onboarding, including training sessions, regular check-ins, and a dedicated account manager, so offshore staff integrate smoothly into your day-to-day operations.
What does our Account Manager actually do?
Your account manager is your single point of contact for anything beyond routine day-to-day task management. Non-routine matters, policy questions, pricing revisions, staff training needs, shift timing changes, leave, and bonuses should all go through your account manager rather than directly to your offshore staff, so nothing falls through the cracks.
How much control do we actually have over offshore staff? I'm used to outsourcing, where I don't have much say.
Your offshore staff reports directly to you, not to us. That’s the key difference from outsourcing: instead of following a vendor’s policies, your offshore team follows your firm’s policies, protocols, and workflows, giving you full day-to-day control. Happy to walk through exactly how this works on a quick call.
What's the practical difference between offshore staffing and outsourcing?
Outsourcing typically means handing a task to a vendor who works on an ad-hoc, as-needed basis, which isn’t ideal for your core business functions. Offshore staffing is different: you’re hiring dedicated staff who report directly to you, just like a local hire. Done well, your offshore team becomes a genuine extension of your local team, and can even take on core functions when in-house capacity is stretched thin.
Is offshore staffing the right move for every firm?
We work with firms across the board, some have built offshore teams for years, others are just getting started. It’s less about firm size and more about whether you have repeatable, delegable work and the willingness to manage a remote team well. We’re glad to talk through whether it fits your specific situation.
What kind of work can offshore staff typically take on?
- Accounting & Bookkeeping: daily, monthly, quarterly, or real-time bookkeeping and accounting support.
- Reporting/CFO Support: financial reporting and support for management and CFO needs.
- Annual Write-ups: tax-based annual write-ups, including gathering bank/credit card statements and invoices.
- Sales/Use Tax: preparing, posting, and reconciling sales reports, plus sales/use tax computation and review.
- Payroll: weekly, biweekly, monthly, or real-time payroll processing and compliance.
- Tax Preparation, Planning & Projection: client organizer distribution and follow-up on tax documentation.
- Tax Resolutions: managing IRS notices, tracking required documents, and following up with clients.
- New Client Onboarding: sending and tracking engagement letters, entity setup where needed, and required documentation.
- Corporate Compliance: annual minutes, waivers of meeting notices, and yearly state filings.
- Administrative Tasks: internal firm accounting, data entry, prospect research, and client database updates.
- Audit/Review/Compilation Support: desktop-based support work; on-site fieldwork is handled by your local team.
What if we interview candidates and don't want to move forward with anyone? Does that cost us anything?
No. We stand behind our recruitment process, and it’s rare for this to happen, but if none of the candidates are the right fit after interviews or assessments, there’s no cost to you. Billing only starts once your hired staff member actually begins working.
How do we figure out which tasks to offshore?
When you first get started, we’ll work with you to map out which tasks in your firm are good candidates for delegation to an offshore team member.
Is remote staffing better than outsourcing?
There’s no one-size-fits-all answer, both have their place. That said, we generally don’t recommend outsourcing for core accounting work: it can work well for non-repetitive, non-core tasks, but applying it to core operations risks inconsistent quality and can affect client trust. With dedicated offshore staff, you retain oversight of the work as it happens, which meaningfully reduces the risk of costly errors. Your offshore team also builds firm-specific knowledge over time, which pays off in quality as the relationship matures.
Is Atlantic Meridian Partners an outsourcing company?
Not exactly. We’re built as a broader platform for accounting and advisory firms, combining offshore staffing with related support services designed to help you deliver more value to your own clients, all under one relationship rather than juggling multiple vendors.
Why do people confuse remote staffing with outsourcing, and how are they different?
The two get confused often, but they’re not the same thing. Outsourcing tends to work well for one-off or non-core services, though results can be inconsistent for ongoing core operations. Offshore staffing avoids that risk, since the work stays under your direct supervision at all times, which most outsourcing arrangements can’t offer.
Can we hire offshore tax accountants specifically?
Yes. It’s one of the more popular roles we place, and it can meaningfully benefit your firm through better cost efficiency, added scalability, and more time for your local team to focus on higher-value client work.
Is finance and accounting outsourcing worth considering for our firm?
For firms focused on growth and scalability, yes. It gives you access to specialized expertise that takes routine work off your plate, freeing your team to focus on growing the firm.
What exactly are "offshore accounting services"?
These are the accounting functions your firm can hand off to a trusted offshore partner, ranging from bookkeeping and audit support to tax accounting and general accounting work.
What roles can an offshore accounting team typically cover?
Atlantic Meridian Partners helps you build offshore client accounting services (CAS) teams that are skilled, reliable, and aligned with your firm’s needs, whether you’re scaling up or simply looking to lighten your onshore team’s workload.
How can we be confident about staff quality and the quality of the work delivered?
India has become a major global hub for accounting and finance talent, home to delivery centers for many well-known accounting networks and multinational companies. That deep talent pool is where we recruit and train from. Even local hires can turn out to be a poor fit; the advantage here is that you get to test a candidate’s skills up front, and if something isn’t working, you have a straightforward path to a replacement. Our goal is to put genuinely capable people on your team from day one.
How important is it to integrate our onshore and offshore teams?
Very important. Integration issues are one of the most common reasons offshore staffing arrangements underperform. Firms sometimes hesitate, or lose a good onshore employee, during the transition, often because the onshore team feels uncertain about what offshore hiring means for them. We find four things matter most for a healthy combined team: managing the change thoughtfully, building a shared culture, encouraging real collaboration, and keeping communication open and consistent. Of the four, communication is what holds the rest together and keeps both teams working toward the same goal.
Does offshore staff report directly to our firm?
Yes. Your offshore staff works under your direct control and management, following your firm’s own processes. Think of it as your staff, working from Atlantic Meridian Partners’ offices.
Do remote staff have the right experience in US accounting or tax?
Yes. Every offshore team member we place has prior hands-on experience in US accounting and tax, along with at least a bachelor’s degree in accounting.
Can we hire part-time or temporary tax staff just for tax season?
Absolutely. Through Atlantic Meridian Partners, you can hire tax staff on a part-time, seasonal, or permanent basis, with rates starting at $10 per hour.
Can you share case studies or references from firms this has worked well for?
We’re glad to connect you with client references so you can hear directly about their experience working with our offshore teams.
Are the staff genuinely well-qualified, and does the pay work fairly for them?
Yes. Compensation is calibrated to local cost of living, which is part of why offshore staffing is cost-effective for your firm while still being a strong opportunity for the people we hire. We’re happy to share more detail on our hiring standards and workplace practices if that would help.
Can we change a staff member's shift timing after they're placed?
Generally, no, not as a routine change. Shift timing is agreed upfront as part of the placement, so staff can plan their schedule around it. That said, staff can flex occasionally for deadlines or specific situations, the same as any employee would, but a permanent shift change isn’t something we’d make without a proper conversation first.
How do we monitor day-to-day performance of remote staff?
Staff complete daily timesheets logging tasks completed and time spent on each. We provide a standard online timesheet format, though we’re happy to use your firm’s own format if you prefer. Reviewing these timesheets gives you clear, ongoing visibility into your staff’s output and progress.
Will the staff member speak fluent English?
Yes. English is widely spoken and used professionally across India, and we only place candidates who are fluent. Accents will naturally differ from what you’re used to, so it can help to speak at a slightly measured pace early on while you and your staff member get used to each other’s communication style.
Where does remote staff actually work from, an office or home?
Our staff work from secure offshore office locations, not from home, to protect the confidentiality of your client data and information.
Is there a setup fee?
No additional setup fee. At signup, you’ll tell us the software (and versions) your firm uses, and we’ll get that installed and configured on your staff member’s workstation. On your end, you may need to set up remote access credentials for your staff to log into your systems. Our IT team is on hand to help with setup whenever needed.
What equipment is provided to staff?
Every team member works from a modern, dual-monitor workstation with up-to-date software and a reliable high-speed internet connection, along with a webcam and microphone for video calls. Each staff member also has a dedicated US contact number and a work email address, and we can look into additional communication tools if you need something specific. Workstations have restricted internet access, no personal email, social media, or general browsing, to help keep your data secure.
How do we typically communicate with remote staff?
A few easy options: a dedicated US phone number for calls, email for instructions and daily updates, and video conferencing (every workstation is equipped with a webcam and mic) or instant messaging, whichever tools your firm already uses.
Can remote staff use an email address on our firm's own domain?
Yes. While staff are typically issued an email address on our domain by default, many clients prefer their offshore staff to use a firm-branded email address instead. We’re happy to set that up after a quick risk assessment.
How does remote staff access our source documents and data?
There are three common approaches: remote access to a dedicated workstation with the necessary software and files already loaded; cloud or server access, where staff log in, work, and save directly to your shared storage; or simple file transfer, where documents are sent electronically, worked on, and returned for your review. You can use whichever method fits your firm’s workflow and security preferences.
How can we be confident you're actually following strong security processes?
We take information security seriously and are glad to walk you through our safeguards, policies, and documentation directly. Seeing is often believing, so we welcome office visits or can arrange a video walkthrough of our facilities on request.
Can your offshore staff support the specific accounting software our firm uses?
Yes. Our offshore professionals are trained across a wide range of accounting software, and we also provide targeted training to match whatever specific tools your firm relies on.
What's your process for handling confidential client information?
We follow strict confidentiality protocols, including signed non-disclosure agreements with every staff member and layered data protection measures, to safeguard all client information we handle on your behalf.
I'm still concerned about the risk of a data breach or confidentiality breach.
That’s a fair concern, and it’s worth measuring in relative terms rather than in isolation. Here’s how offshore staffing through Atlantic Meridian Partners typically compares to a standard local hire on data security factors:
Paperless workflow: Offshore staffing – Yes | Local staffing – Often no
Strict on-site protocols (no personal phones, CCTV monitoring, key-card access, disabled USB ports, restricted access): Offshore staffing – Yes | Local staffing – Usually not standard
Possibility of a data breach occurring: Offshore staffing – Possible | Local staffing – Possible
Formal written agreement covering data protection: Offshore staffing – Yes | Local staffing – Often no
What happens if there's a data breach or violation?
We provide a written commitment covering the protection of your data, privacy, and confidentiality as part of our agreement, giving you clear recourse if something ever goes wrong.
What if remote staff photograph documents on their phone, or someone unauthorized takes a picture of something sensitive?
Personal phones aren’t permitted in the work area at all; they’re kept in a locker before staff enter the workspace. Every entry and exit uses key-card access, and the facility is monitored by CCTV around the clock.
Couldn't staff just copy data to their own computer, or write it down on paper?
The setup is intentionally simple and secure: your staff log into your workstation remotely to do the work, then log off when finished. There’s no back-and-forth data transfer involved, so technically your data never actually leaves your systems.
How do we maintain control over staff who are thousands of miles away?
Direct control matters, which is why your offshore staff work exclusively for you during their agreed hours, report directly to you, and follow your firm’s own policies and protocols. If you hire someone part-time for, say, 20 hours a week, that time belongs entirely to you. They’re your employee in every practical sense; they simply work from one of our secure facilities.
Do staff get phone access for two-step authentication if needed?
We provide standard work phones, and if two-step authentication requires a smartphone, we can arrange one, but only with your approval. Personal phones aren’t permitted under any circumstances.
What safeguards are in place at your office to prevent data security breaches?
Our workspace is fully paperless. Pens, paper, personal mobile phones, printers, and portable storage devices are not permitted in work areas, and USB ports are disabled to prevent data transfer. Staff don’t have access to personal email or social media on work systems, and our IT team continuously monitors email, folders, and internal servers for anything unusual. There are no printers connected to the internal network, so data effectively can’t leave the office electronically or on paper.
How does your staff handle the privacy of the information they work with?
Every candidate goes through background checks and reference verification before joining. On starting, each employee signs a formal undertaking committing to respect the privacy of client data, and they’re legally bound by that commitment, with real consequences if it’s violated.
Do you have CCTV surveillance in place?
Yes, our premises are covered by security cameras both inside and out, monitored on a 24/7 basis.
Can we visit your office in person?
Absolutely, we’d welcome the opportunity to host you. Seeing our infrastructure and security setup firsthand, and how the team actually works day to day, is often the best way to build confidence in the arrangement.
What does ISO 27001 mean, and does it apply to your operations?
ISO 27001 is an internationally recognized standard for information security management, published by the International Organization for Standardization. Organizations that hold this certification have been independently assessed against a strict set of information security requirements.
How do you commit to safekeeping client data long-term?
As part of our engagement agreement, we provide a written commitment to safeguarding client data, and we back it with the operational safeguards described above.
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