Simple pricing, no surprises
Outsourced bookkeeping cost at LedgerBPO is set by your transaction volume, the number of entities and accounts, the software you use and the reporting you need, then quoted as a flat monthly fee, a dedicated-person rate, a per-invoice desk rate or a fixed project price. Pricing depends on volume and scope, so we send a custom quote within 1 business day. No setup fee, month-to-month.
- No setup fee
- Month-to-month
- Quotes in USD, GBP, CAD, AUD
- Custom quote within 1 business day
How LedgerBPO pricing works
| Model | Built for | What it looks like | How it is priced |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dedicated accountant or agent | SMBs and mid-market | Named full-time or part-time accountant or billing agent, plus backup and team lead, in your hours | Per dedicated person per month |
| Books and billing bundle | Small businesses | Bookkeeping, invoicing, AR follow-up, reconciliation and monthly close, priced by transaction band | Flat monthly fee by band |
| AR desk or BillingLine desk | Any business with receivables | Invoicing, dunning, first-party calls and cash application as a shared desk | Per agent-hour, per invoice or per call |
| Firm capacity pod | Accounting and CPA firms | Two to ten accountants plus a lead, under your brand, with seasonal flex | Per seat per month |
| Fixed-scope project | Any | Catch-up, clean-up, migration or chart-of-accounts rebuild, quoted after a file review | Fixed quote per project or per back month |
| Co-managed desk | In-house finance and billing teams | Overflow agents, evening coverage and catch-up capacity inside your process and tools | Per agent-hour |
Pricing depends on volume and scope. Get a custom quote within 1 business day. No setup fee, month-to-month.
What affects your quote
Transaction volume
The biggest driver. Bands: under 150, 150 to 400, 400 to 1,000, over 1,000 transactions a month.
Entities and accounts
Each entity, bank account, credit card and payment processor adds reconciliation work.
Software and integrations
Clean bank feeds and payout connectors (A2X, Dext, Bill.com) reduce hours; spreadsheets and manual imports add them.
Reporting depth
Statements only, management commentary, or KPI dashboards and a 13-week cash forecast.
Order-to-cash work
Invoicing, reminder cadences, first-party calls and cash application are priced per agent-hour or per invoice.
Backlog
Catch-up and clean-up are quoted per back month after a file review, before the monthly service starts.
Market benchmarks by country
Published ranges from third parties, for orientation. They are not LedgerBPO prices.1
| Market | Outsourced bookkeeping, published | In-house comparison | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States | $150 to $1,600 per month; review-backed plans $400 to $800 | In-house bookkeeper $40,000 to $60,000 salary, $6,000 or more per month loaded | indinero, RadCity, NerdWallet, UseCalcPro (2026) |
| United Kingdom | £100 to £1,500 per month fixed; £20 to £55 per hour | £24,700 to £32,100 salary plus employer NI at 15% | UK provider pricing surveys (2026) |
| Canada | C$300 to C$2,000 per month; most SMBs C$400 to C$800 | C$45,000 to C$60,000 salary plus on-costs | Outsource Bookkeeping CA, TheAccTaxCo (2026) |
| Australia | A$300 to A$1,500 per month; bookkeepers A$40 to A$100 per hour; registered BAS agents A$75 to A$150 per hour | Full finance function for 10 or more staff A$2,200 to A$4,500 per month | Australian bookkeeping fee surveys (2026) |
| Offshore support for CPA firms | $10 to $25 per hour offshore; $8 to $35 all-inclusive staffing | US-based staff $40 to $75 per hour | Madras Accountancy, Acculink, Rose Talent (2026) |
In-house vs outsourced calculator
In-house vs outsourced bookkeeper cost calculator
Fully loaded in-house cost per year
$71,000
Loaded in-house cost per month
$5,917
Outsourced cost per year
$18,000
Difference per year
$53,000
Estimates for orientation only. Not a LedgerBPO price or a promise. See assumptions below.
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How LedgerBPO compares
In-house hire, subscription platform or a dedicated remote team: the honest trade-offs, with sources on the pricing page and in the comparison hub.
| In-house bookkeeper | Subscription platform | LedgerBPO | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Who does the work | One employee; cover gaps on leave | Pooled bookkeepers you rarely meet | Named accountant, backup and team lead |
| Software | Whatever they know | Proprietary platform, data lock-in | Your QuickBooks Online, Xero, Zoho or Sage |
| Scope | Bookkeeping, sometimes AP | Bookkeeping only, often cash basis | Books, invoicing, AR calls, AP, close and reporting |
| Billing calls | If they have time | Not offered | Inbound help desk and outbound reminders under your brand |
| Review | Nobody checks | Varies | Two-Tier Review on every close |
| Cost basis | $6,000 or more per month loaded (US) | $249 to $989 per month, add-ons extra | Custom quote by volume and scope, month-to-month |
| Stability | Turnover risk | Bench stranded 11,000 clients in 2024 | Owner-operated since 2020, no venture burn |
In-house loaded cost and platform pricing from published sources (RadCity, indinero, NerdWallet, 2026). Details and dates on each comparison page.
Frequently asked questions
Why do you not publish a price list?
Because two businesses with the same revenue can need very different hours. A quote based on your real transaction volume, entities, software and reporting is more honest than a headline price with add-ons. Pricing depends on volume and scope, so we send a custom quote within 1 business day, and it stays month-to-month.
Is there a setup fee or a minimum term?
No setup fee and no long-term contract. Engagements run month-to-month; onboarding is part of the first month. Fixed-scope projects such as catch-up work are quoted separately.
What is included in a dedicated accountant?
A named accountant for a fixed number of hours per month, a trained backup for leave, a team lead who reviews every close, the LedgerDesk client portal, and weekly status notes. Software subscriptions stay in your name.
How does the quote compare with hiring?
Use the in-house versus outsourced calculator on this page with your own salary and overhead numbers. US sources put a loaded bookkeeper at $6,000 or more per month; most engagements come in below that, but the calculator with your figures is the honest comparison.
Do prices differ by country?
Quotes are issued in USD, GBP, CAD or AUD to match your market, and the scope reflects local work such as VAT workings, GST/HST returns or BAS workpapers for your registered agent. The benchmarks table shows published market ranges per country for orientation.
Can I start small?
Yes. Many clients begin with monthly bookkeeping and bank reconciliation, then add invoicing, AR follow-up or AP once the books are current. Firms often start with a scoped pilot inside the quote.
What happens if my volume changes?
Bands are reviewed quarterly against actual volume. If you grow into the next band or drop below one, the fee moves with a month’s notice, in either direction.
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