Virtual assistant proficient in QuickBooks Online & Xero: Skills, Tasks and Pricing

Bookkeeping Assistant: what they do, how hiring works and prices from $320 a month.

If you searched for virtual assistant proficient in QuickBooks Online & Xero, you want reliable help without a long hiring process. This page explains what our Bookkeeping Assistant does, how hiring works and exactly what it costs. They work your US business hours in your time zone, on a month-to-month package.

What Your Bookkeeping Assistant Handles

Best for small businesses, agencies and contractors who want clean books every month. Typical work includes:

  • Expense receipt matching
  • Monthly profit and loss and balance sheet reports
  • Year-end file preparation for your CPA
  • Sales tax tracking spreadsheets
  • Transaction categorization and bank reconciliation

They already work in tools like Gusto, Expensify, FreshBooks and ADP. See the full Bookkeeping Assistant page for every task.

Working in QuickBooks Online & Xero

Your assistant works in QuickBooks Online & Xero with a login you share through the encrypted vault in your account, so you control access. Every setup is different, so during onboarding they learn your naming rules, templates and automations and write them into a checklist.

Need someone with deep experience? Choose the Senior Specialist level: 5+ years in the field and certified in the tools you use, from $432 a month.

Bookkeeping Assistant Prices

Our current monthly prices for a Bookkeeping Assistant at the Skilled VA level. They are the same in every state.

  • Starter, 20 hours a month: $320 ($16.00 an hour)
  • Growth, 40 hours a month: $608 ($15.20 an hour)
  • Professional, 80 hours a month: $1,152 ($14.40 an hour)
  • Full-Time Dedicated, 160 hours a month: $2,176 ($13.60 an hour)

A Senior Specialist starts at $432 a month and a US-Based Specialist at $608. Prepay 3, 6 or 12 months to save up to 12%. Build your package to see your exact price.

How to Get Started

  • Build your package: pick the role, hours and experience level and see the price
  • Pay the itemized invoice by card or crypto
  • Your account manager contacts you within one business day, and most assistants are matched within 1 to 3 business days
  • Share access through the vault and give your first tasks

For the bigger picture, read our full guide: Hiring a Virtual Bookkeeper for QuickBooks and Xero: What They Do and What It Costs.

Frequently asked questions

Still unsure? Open the chat and ask an account manager directly.

How much does a Bookkeeping Assistant cost?

Bookkeeping Assistant packages start at $320 a month for 20 hours at the Skilled VA level ($16.00 an hour). The price is the same in every state, and bigger packages lower the hourly rate.

How quickly can my assistant start?

Most clients are matched within 1 to 3 business days of payment. Add rush onboarding and we start within 24 hours.

Can I change or cancel my package?

Yes. Monthly packages renew month to month. Upgrade, downgrade or cancel any time before your next invoice. Prepaid terms are cheaper and can be upgraded at any time.

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