Podsourcing®: Expert team-based outsourcing for accounting firms
What is Podsourcing®?
Our tried and tested Podsourcing service provides a robust and scalable, team-based approach to offshoring accounting that supports companies with more sophisticated accountancy needs.
Removing overreliance on individual expertise and relationships, our pod accounting approach delivers enhanced support through a multi-layered solution, leveraging the expertise and knowledge base of more skilled individuals.
Podsourcing acts as a hybrid of our outsourcing and accounting offshoring solutions, with named experts brought together by a multi-skill and multi-service team, offering you a more cost-effective and scalable solution for your outsourcing needs. Supporting your business with finance and accounting outsourcing services
With Advancetrack, you can outsource accounting services to our pod accounting teams that include (but are not limited to):
- Auto-enrolment
What Are The Benefits of Podsourcing®?
Podsourcing offers a host of benefits to both firms and clients alike, unlocking new opportunities for further growth.
Above all, Podsourcing allows firms to keep clients more satisfied with the services and support they are getting, thanks to the flexibility and scalability of the team.
Podsourcing Pioneers: Find out how our approach is already helping accountancy firms to scale seamlessly.
Improved scalability
It’s easier to add on new services or enhance existing skillsets to better service customers.
Mitigates service disruption
With our team-based solution, service delivery is maintained as Podsourcing removes an overreliance on individuals.
More time for strategic thinking
More experienced internal team members can focus their efforts on more creative, strategic approaches, keeping customers happy and allowing them to focus on where the growth lies.
Team skills development
Through our Podsourcing structure, junior team members have the opportunity to learn from senior, experienced accountants, learning on the job and staying motivated.
More efficient and cost-effective
Pod accounting work is completed by qualified individuals at the right level, meaning it is completed to a higher standard in optimal timeframes.
The Benefits of Partnering with Advancetrack
Discover the advantages of accounting outsourcing with us.
Cost Efficiency
Reduce operational costs while increasing efficiency.
Focus on Core Business
Free up your team to focus on high-value advisory services.
Access to Expertise
Leverage our team's expertise in accounting and finance.
Enhanced Service Offering
Expand your services without the need for additional hires.
Scalability
Easily scale your operations to meet client demand.
Technology Advantage
Utilise the latest in accounting technology and software.
Expand Your Knowledge Base with Our Accounting Pods
Podsourcing means that clients benefit from a full team of trained experts providing support, offering advice and lending their expertise, resulting in a more rounded suite of services that can better address our clients’ individual accounting requirements.
Why is Podsourcing® accounting great for your business?
We can best understand your needs - being fully integrated across your businessWe’re 100% focused on delivering for youWe can help grow your business and scale with youIt’s cost-effective and efficient.
For firms with more complex needs, and who will benefit from the strategic thinking of a seasoned accountant, combined with the enthusiasm of a support team, Podsourcing provides an appealing solution. The pod accounting team talented individuals bring their varying levels of expertise to better serve clients in the most time and cost-effective manner possible. When your accountancy firm decides to outsource financial services, it means your in-house team can focus on the specialist services that deliver even more value and benefit for your clients. Working as a multi-service team, our pods are a team of trained and qualified accountants based overseas with a focus on providing high-quality accountancy-related services, advice, support and insight. Discover how you can level up your operations and benefit from improved advisory services and increased strategic thinking through this new outsourcing structure, helping grow your firm and keep your clients happier than ever.
Understanding what clients really need
The Podsourcing service offering enables our team to truly understand what a firm really needs to best serve their clients. Often, working relationships are reliant on one or two key individuals to maintain momentum and continue building trust with clients. The multi-layered, hierarchical nature of pod accounting means that individuals at various levels support the client. Internally, this offers a host of benefits, including:
Increased advancement of individuals at all levels
More visible career and progression opportunities for junior team members Increased resilience in response to potential staff turnover
Removal of overreliance on key team members Improved scalability
More time for more experienced professionals to focus on strategic and creative thinking
Focus on your client
The structure and implementation of our Podsourcing solution is centred entirely around the individual needs of the client. It brings together the many benefits of offshoring with the benefit of a multi-skilled, multi-service team, aligned to how outsourcing teams are typically structured, to provide even better customer service. Removing some of the concerns around mitigating impact when individuals move on, Podsourcing allows us to maintain client delivery with little to no disruption - even when someone leaves.
Grow your business as you outsource financial services
Podsourcing offers a more effective way of servicing clients. The pod is dedicated to a firm, meaning they become accustomed to individual processes and software, ensuring they become fully integrated into their business. This team-based approach unlocks increased opportunity, namely around ensuring more seasoned team members can focus on the creative and strategic elements of support. With Podsourcing, the strength of the partnership exists within the team, rather than reliance on the individual.
How to Get Started with Our Podsourcing® Solution
Our Podsourcing solution is customised to you, based on the needs of your firm and the clients you serve, helping us build the right team for you. We work with you to understand these key requirements and build the pod accounting team based on this to put you in the best possible position for growth.
The flexibility of Podsourcing also means that your pod can grow alongside your firm, increasing service lines alongside company growth.
Work with us to build an experienced pod that aligns with your needs, allowing us to work in close partnership to deliver world-class support to your clients, boosting your outputs and enhancing your service delivery.
Step 1: Initial Discovery Call
Your journey begins with a discovery call. This important conversation helps us understand your firm’s needs, challenges, and goals. This conversation forms the foundation for a service that fits like a glove.
We explore various aspects of your operations to understand what will work best for you, making sure our solution fits your business just right.
Step 2: Service Recomendation and Implementation
After we talk, we quickly help you choose the right service—Outsourcing, Offshoring, or Team-Based Pods.
We don’t waste time on traditional hiring processes and instead, give you immediate access to our pre-vetted professionals who are ready to join your team right away.
This step cuts out the usual hiring delays and expenses, speeding up your results. We make sure your new team members start fast and start well, helping your business succeed right from the start.
Next Steps: Ongoing Support and Adaptation
After we talk, we quickly help you choose the right service—Outsourcing, Offshoring, or Team-Based Pods.
We don’t waste time on traditional hiring processes and instead, give you immediate access to our pre-vetted professionals who are ready to join your team right away.
This step cuts out the usual hiring delays and expenses, speeding up your results. We make sure your new team members start fast and start well, helping your business succeed right from the start.
Making the
Right Choice
Is Outsourcing Right for You? Learn how to determine if outsourcing fits your firm's strategy and how to choose the right partner
Why Choose Advancetrack
Access Top Talent
Elevate your firm by accessing a pool of elite accounting professionals, keeping you at the forefront of industry standards.
Trust and Transparency
At Advancetrack, our commitment to transparency, ethical practices, and clear communication are foundational, ensuring you always feel secure and well-informed.
Innovative Practices for a Competitive Edge
Equip your firm with advanced tools and methodologies that keep you ahead in the digital race.
Dedicated to Your Growth
Choose a partner as invested in your success as you are. We amplify your firm's capabilities, empowering you to focus on what matters most—delivering exceptional value to your clients.
Seamless Integration
Our integration model enhances your in-house efficiency and scalability, ensuring a seamless extension of your team.
Frequently Asked Questions about Podsourcing®
Answers to common queries when you’re considering whether to
invest in our Podsourcing service proposition:
How will Podsourcing® help my firm to grow?
Podsourcing is a tried and tested approach that we have been offering to clients for the past two decades. From a growth perspective, the hierarchy and multi-service approach of the pods means that clients benefit from experienced team members who are supported by more junior staff, in much the same way as internal teams are made up.
This means efforts are centred exclusively around growth, with all team members taking accountability for specific service areas and tasks, working more collaboratively and efficiently towards a common goal or growth strategy.
How does the Podsourcing® onboarding process work?
Regardless of the service offering that suits your firm, our accounting pod onboarding process remains speedy and efficient, so that we can get started as soon as possible.
- An initial discovery call, where we get to know your business’ needs, objectives and the challenges you’re facing.
- We recommend the flexible services that meet your needs, based on your requirements, and can start implementing this as quickly as you need us to.
- We offer full support during onboarding and beyond, ensuring that we continue to meet the needs of your business and the clients you service.
For our Podsourcing clients, we also take the time to understand your firm’s individual requirements, as well as those of your customers to design a team that is best-placed to serve you.
What measures do accounting pods take to keep data safe?
Both your own data and your client’s information always remain fully protected by our ISO-certified measures. Our protocols adhere to the highest standards of security, as keeping data safeguarded from threats is always our priority.
We understand that when you trust finance and accounting outsourcing services, it’s your business reputation on the line. That’s why we aim to set new benchmarks in data security and operational excellence, providing peace of mind for you and your clients.
How many people make up a pod accounting team?
As every pod accounting team is tailored to your specific business needs, the number of individuals working in your pod will depend on your outsourced accounting requirements. Every pod accounting team will include specialists in all the areas that you need, to ensure consistency of service and high-quality output. Your pod is essentially an extension of your own internal accounting team, working seamlessly to deliver exactly what your clients require.