Date posted: 29/09/20255 min read
Offshoring and technology meet factory-inspired workflows to provide the right solution for every staffing challenge. Brought to you by Advancetrack.
In the past, when accounting firms were under pressure they could simply recruit more staff. Today, that’s a diminishing option as the talent pool continues to decline. Greater efficiency is the key to productivity and growth and, with its unique combination of offshoring, technology and factory-inspired workflows, Advancetrack can tailor a flexible, scalable and cost-effective solution for firms of all sizes.
“Our new Podsourcing® model enables us to meet our clients’ need for extra resources,” says Ian Gregory, chief technology officer at Advancetrack.
Every Advancetrack client has a dedicated pod, or team, of professionals trained in UK, US, Canadian, Australian and New Zealand standards. They can range from junior staff to senior accountants and even niche specialists for you to draw on as the need arises.
For example, you might want to offshore routine tasks so your team can focus on planning and building client relationships. Or you might need expert help in advisory and compliance, audit support and processing self-managed superannuation.
“This range of talent ensures that you always have the right person working on every task,” says Gregory.
“It can also support long-term transformation. Knowing you have easy access to all of these skills can give you the confidence to build your business or even start a business of your own.”
Each member of your pod will also be familiar with your methods, requirements and company culture.
“If one pod member is unavailable, another can seamlessly step in,” says Gregory. “You won’t have to worry about training or induction.”
Advancetrack’s factory-inspired outsourcing approach also provides repeatable, quality-assured processes, standardised workflows, defined turnaround times and continuous improvement via feedback loops.
You can depend on smooth staffing and technology integration at any level.
Founder Vipul Sheth, a UK-based chartered accountant and chartered tax adviser, has always understood protecting sensitive data is a priority for every accountant. Advancetrack holds certifications for ISO 9001 (Quality Management), ISO 27001 (Information Security), ISO 27701/BS 10012 (Data Privacy) and ISO 22301 (Business Continuity), ensuring high standards and compliance with general data protection regulation (GDPR) legislation, which is critical for firms handling sensitive data.
“We were the first organisation certified by the British Standards Institution in the UK and one of the first 10 in the world to comply with the new version of the ISO/IEC 27001 information security management system, which has been updated to include cybersecurity and privacy protection,” says Gregory.
The 2024 Advancetrack Accounting Talent Index Report found no indication that the skills shortage will ease any time soon. In fact, 74% of respondents believe the shortage is worse than three years ago and 45% said it was having a severe or significant impact on their business.
“Advancetrack not only provides the certainty that you will always have a trained professional to get the job done, it also jettisons traditional recruitment costs such as advertising, screening CVs, interviews and onboarding,” says Gregory.
Advancetrack is a CA ANZ Member Benefits Partner. Its annual accounting talent index report can ensure you stay up to date on the causes of, impact and solutions to the accounting talent crisis. Visit https://www.advancetrack.com/talent/ to download your copy of the 2025 Advancetrack Accounting Talent Index Report now.
