What is a Bookkeeper?
A Bookkeeper maintains accurate financial records for businesses or individuals by recording transactions, managing accounts and reconciling bank statements. Bookkeepers organize receipts, invoices and other financial documents, ensuring compliance with accounting principles and regulations as well as generating reports, assisting with budgeting and providing financial insights to help stakeholders make informed decisions.
Things a Bookkeeper Can Do for You
- Business consulting: Provide accounting and financial support to businesses, helping them manage their finances, track expenses and maintain accurate records
- Financial consulting: Offer financial advice and assistance to clients, analyzing financial data, preparing reports and providing insights to support decision-making
- Virtual assistant: Assist clients remotely with administrative tasks, bookkeeping, and financial management, ensuring smooth operations and organization
- Online tutoring: Provide tutoring services in accounting or bookkeeping topics through online platforms, explaining concepts, solving problems and improving financial management skills
How much does it cost to hire a Bookkeeper?
Bookkeepers typically charge by the services they offer, with fees that may range from approximately $30.00 to $350.00, depending on the job. To give an idea for pricing, here are some average fees.
- Business consulting: Average $350.00 per job
- Financial consulting: Average $322.07 per job
- Virtual assistant: Average $35.00 per hour
- Online tutoring: Average $30.00 per hour
Questions to ask when hiring a Bookkeeper
- What types of businesses or clients have you worked with and what is your proficiency with accounting software?
- How do you ensure accuracy and integrity in financial records and transactions, including tasks such as reconciling accounts, categorizing expenses and generating financial reports?
- Can you walk me through your process of managing accounts payable, accounts receivable and payroll?
- How do you stay updated with changes in accounting regulations and best practices, and how do you ensure compliance with tax laws and financial reporting requirements?
How much time does a Bookkeeper take to complete a job on Fiverr?
While projects can differ in size and scope, bookkeepers take an average of 1 to 12 days from the moment an order is placed until the time the order is delivered. Financial consulting takes an average of 12 days and online tutoring takes an average of 1 day. Some sellers offer faster delivery times for an extra fee.
Here’s how to hire bookkeepers on Fiverr Pro:
You can use the Fiverr Pro catalog to review the profiles, portfolios, ratings, and reviews of bookkeepers. Look for freelancers who have past experience working on similar projects. Once you find the freelancer you’d like to work with, give them a thorough brief that details exactly what you’re looking for.
If you can’t find the right bookkeepers expert, there are different ways to match with talent on Fiverr Pro. One option is to post a brief and let freelancers come to you with a proposal. You can also work directly with your own Business Success Manager who’ll match you with the best freelancers.
Another solution is to use our customer support chat to explain your needs, and they’ll share a shortlist of talent. If you’d like end-to-end project management, we’ll pair you with a business partner who assembles a team of freelancers and oversees your entire project.
