Call to Action For reliable and professional accounting support during staff absences — Why Hiring a Freelance Accountant Is Often Better Value for Your Business

Marzena Rokita
4 days ago
2 min read

Whether sick leave, maternity leave or unexpected absence —

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When you need temporary financial support — for example if a key employee is on sick leave or maternity leave — hiring a freelance accountant can be a smart, cost‑effective alternative to paying recruitment agency fees or engaging temporary staff through an agency.

1. Lower Costs Without Agency Overheads

Freelancers generally operate with much lower overheads than agencies, so they can offer more competitive rates. Agencies have to cover office space, administrative staff, account managers and other costs — and those costs are passed on to clients. Freelancers can work lean and pass those savings directly to you, giving you better value for your budget.

This means you’re paying only for the actual work done, not a percentage markup just to cover agency infrastructure.

2. Greater Flexibility and Tailored Support

Freelancers offer flexibility that most agencies can’t match — from adapting to your schedule to scaling the engagement up or down as your needs change. They can often start working with you quickly and adjust the level of support without formal contracts or long waiting periods.

For small businesses with irregular or seasonal workload, this flexibility is especially valuable.

3. Direct, Personal Communication

With a freelancer you work directly with the professional doing the work, rather than through intermediaries such as account managers. This helps ensure:

faster response times,
clearer understanding of your business needs, and
a relationship built on trust and accountability.

Clients often prefer this direct access because it eliminates communication bottlenecks and ensures your priorities are fully understood.

4. Access to Specialist Expertise

Freelancers are usually specialists in their field, with deep expertise tailored to specific tasks — like bookkeeping, VAT, payroll, or compliance — rather than a generalist approach. Many bring a wide range of experience from working with different businesses, which can deliver fresh insights and efficient solutions for your accounts and compliance.

This kind of specialist focus is ideal for short‑term projects, temporary cover or tasks with specific technical requirements.

5. Pay Only for What You Need

Unlike agency arrangements where you might end up paying for extra services you don’t need, freelancers let you choose exactly what you pay for — whether it’s:

a fixed project fee,
an agreed day rate, or
defined deliverables for a set period.

This transparent pricing structure means you’re not committed to long‑term contracts or salaries — you simply pay for the work that helps you keep your business compliant and running smoothly.