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The hidden secret… solve your capacity issues so that you can focus on what really matters!
While both outsourcing and offshoring can help UK & Irish accounting firms save costs and access specialised talent, they differ significantly in control, scalability, data security, and long-term growth potential. The table below offers a quick at-a-glance comparison.
Factor
Outsourcing
Offshoring
Process / Quality control
Standardised processes set by provider
Full control to run your own systems and maintain quality
Team continuity
May vary depending on provider
Same team members over time, building client familiarity
Scalability
Limited to provider capacity
Scales flexibly as your business grows
Flexibility
High flexibility for ad hoc or short-term needs
Flexibility to scale and shape team structure over time
Time saving
Saves time initially by removing need to train or manage
Saves time long-term through reduced rework and retained team knowledge
Management
Fully managed by the outsourcer
Managed by you (with optional operational support)
Team structure
Work handled by a third-party firm
You build and oversee your own remote team
Cost
Lower than hiring locally
Often lower than outsourcing when scaled
Time to onboard
Quick setup
More involvement needed upfront
Best for
Firms needing project-based or overflow support for non-core tasks
Firms building long-term capacity and wanting full integration with their processes
Pros and cons
✅ Quick setup
✅ Minimal input
❌ Less control
❌ Variable quality
❌ Potential turnover
✅ High control
✅ Consistent team
✅ Stronger long-term ROI
❌ Requires more time
❌ Internal oversight to set up
Accounting firms are struggling to hire and retain skilled chartered accountants locally. Offshoring gives you access to a larger pool of talent.
When heavy lifting accounting tasks move offshore, your local staff can focus on advising clients, building relationships, and adding real value.
Our accountants are thoroughly vetted, trained, and aligned with your firm’s standards, ensuring consistent, high-quality work that feels like an extension of your in-house team.
Get the Flexible Staffing You Need, When You Need It: When your firm needs extra hands but not a long-term commitment, our Flexible Resources solution provides the perfect balance.
Secure Long-Term Growth with Tailored Accounting Support: Our Growth resourcing solution offers cost saving and reliable staffing that scales with your firm. Designed to fuel your firm’s success.
Our offshoring model is designed with accounting firms in mind, offering a balance of quality, flexibility, and personalised support that’s hard to find with traditional outsourcing.
The RP Experience:
Dedicated Managers
Every client is assigned an Engagement Manager and a Senior Manager who serve as your main points of contact. This ensures accountability, quality, and a reliable line of communication.
Customized Workflows
We align our workflows with your firm’s unique needs, providing custom onboarding and tailored SOPs that integrate with your existing processes.
Quality Control
Our team includes task specialists who go through a double-review process, so you can trust that every deliverable meets high standards.
Responsive Communication
We operate with a 15-minute response time commitment, ensuring that your team receives timely updates and clear answers to any questions.
Let us manage the tasks that hold your firm back, while you focus on what matters most: growing your firm and providing value to your clients.
