{"id":36561,"date":"2026-02-19T16:43:06","date_gmt":"2026-02-19T11:13:06","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/outbooks.com\/ireland\/?page_id=36561"},"modified":"2026-04-16T18:00:08","modified_gmt":"2026-04-16T12:30:08","slug":"engagement-models","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/outbooks.com\/ireland\/engagement-models","title":{"rendered":"Engagement Models"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"vgblk-rw-wrapper limit-wrapper\">\n\n<button id=\"btn-for-accountants\">Engagement Models for Accountants<\/button>\n<button id=\"btn-for-businesses\">Engagement Models for Businesses<\/button>\n\t<h4>Staff Augmentation (FTE)<\/h4>\n\t<ul>\n<li>Get a dedicated remote professional who works exclusively for your firm.<\/li>\n<li>Works as part of your organisation and follows your working hours.<\/li>\n<li>Interview candidates before onboarding.<\/li>\n<li>Working hours: 7am-4pm (winter) and 8am-5pm (summer), Monday to Friday.<\/li>\n<li>Includes 24 days of annual leaves (aligned with Irish standards) plus sick leaves as required.<\/li>\n<li>Leaves are planned and informed in advance.<\/li>\n<li>Minimum contract length is 6 months.<\/li>\n<li>Employee replacement option available if performance expectations are not met.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><!-- notionvc: 13e8ad8d-b1cd-41ff-b2f7-b07e51accdd6 --><\/p>\n\t<h4>PAYG\/Ad Hoc<\/h4>\n\t<ul>\n<li>Hire professionals on an hourly basis.<\/li>\n<li>Weekly timesheets provide a clear breakdown of hours spent on each task.<\/li>\n<li>Share work directly with no delays in quotes or approvals.<\/li>\n<li>Invoice issued at the end of each month based on total hours utilised.<\/li>\n<li>Minimum contract length is 1 month.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><!-- notionvc: 13e8ad8d-b1cd-41ff-b2f7-b07e51accdd6 --><\/p>\n\t<h4>Managed Service<\/h4>\n\t<ul>\n<li>We handle all compliance delivery for your clients as a back-office team.<\/li>\n<li>You remain the main client contact and relationship owner.<\/li>\n<li>We take full responsibility for meeting all deadlines and delivering on time.<\/li>\n<li>End clients will be managed only by you, we work exclusively as your back-office support.<\/li>\n<li>Pricing structured as a fixed fee, either as a percentage of Gross Recurring Fees (GRF) or a set monthly amount.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><!-- notionvc: 13e8ad8d-b1cd-41ff-b2f7-b07e51accdd6 --><\/p>\n\t<h4>What&#8217;s Included Across All Models?<\/h4>\n\t<ul>\n<li>Trained professionals with relevant qualifications.<\/li>\n<li>ACCA-qualified professionals available for specialised requirements.<\/li>\n<li>Weekly timesheets with detailed task breakdown.<\/li>\n<li>No recruitment or hiring delays.<\/li>\n<li>Quick access to support when you need to scale.<\/li>\n<li>Transparent pricing and predictable monthly cost.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><!-- notionvc: 13e8ad8d-b1cd-41ff-b2f7-b07e51accdd6 --><\/p>\n\t<h4>Staff Augmentation (FTE)<\/h4>\n\t<ul>\n<li>Get a dedicated remote professional who works exclusively for your firm.<\/li>\n<li>Works as part of your organisation and follows your working hours.<\/li>\n<li>Interview candidates before onboarding.<\/li>\n<li>Working hours: 7am-4pm (winter) and 8am-5pm (summer), Monday to Friday.<\/li>\n<li>Includes 24 days of annual leaves (aligned with Irish standards) plus sick leaves as required.<\/li>\n<li>Leaves are planned and informed in advance.<\/li>\n<li>Minimum contract length is 6 months.<\/li>\n<li>Employee replacement option available if performance expectations are not met.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><!-- notionvc: 13e8ad8d-b1cd-41ff-b2f7-b07e51accdd6 --><\/p>\n\t<h4>Fixed Fee Per Month<\/h4>\n\t<ul>\n<li>Pay a fixed monthly fee based on agreed requirements.<\/li>\n<li>Our professionals work based on the number of tasks assigned to them.<\/li>\n<li>Minimum contract length is 6 months.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><!-- notionvc: 13e8ad8d-b1cd-41ff-b2f7-b07e51accdd6 --><\/p>\n\t<h4>What&#8217;s Included Across All Models?<\/h4>\n\t<ul>\n<li>Trained professionals with relevant qualifications.<\/li>\n<li>ACCA-qualified professionals available for specialised requirements.<\/li>\n<li>No recruitment delays or hiring overhead.<\/li>\n<li>Easy scaling without permanent hiring.<\/li>\n<li>Transparent pricing and predictable monthly cost.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><!-- notionvc: 13e8ad8d-b1cd-41ff-b2f7-b07e51accdd6 --><\/p>\n\t\t<h3>Not sure which model works best for you?<\/h3>\n\t<a href=\"https:\/\/outbooks.com\/ireland\/contact-us\/\" target=\"_self\" role=\"button\">\n\t\t\t\t\tRequest a callback\n\t<\/a>\n\n<h3>\n\tFAQs\n\t<\/h3>\n\t\t\tWhat engagement models does Outbooks offer in Ireland?\n\t\t<p>Outbooks offers three models for accountants -Staff Augmentation (Full-Time Equivalent), Pay-As-You-Go (PAYG), and Managed Service. And for businesses, Staff Augmentation (FTE) and Fixed Fee Per Month are available.<\/p>\n\t\t\tWhat is Staff  Augmentation (FTE) model??\n\t\t<p>Staff augmentation (FTE) model provides a dedicated remote professional who works exclusively for your firm, aligned to your working hours and processes. You can interview candidates before onboarding. The role includes planned leave (24 days plus sick leave), a minimum 6-month contract and replacement flexibility if performance expectations are not met.<\/p>\n\t\t\tCan I interview the dedicated resource before onboarding?\n\t\t<p>Yes, if you go ahead with Staff Augmentation model, you can interview candidates beforehand to make sure the person is the right fit for your firm&#8217;s requirements and working style.<\/p>\n\t\t\tWhat are the working hours and leave entitlements for the FTE model?\n\t\t<p>FTE professionals work Monday to Friday, from 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. in winter and 8am-5pm in summer, adjusted for daylight saving time. They get 24 days of annual leave in line with Irish standards, plus sick leave as required. All leaves are planned and informed in advance.<\/p>\n\t\t\tWhat is the minimum contract period for Staff Augmentation?\n\t\t<p>The minimum contract period for the Staff Augmentation model is six months.<\/p>\n\t\t\tWhat happens if the dedicated resource does not meet my expectations?\n\t\t<p>If the assigned professional is not working out for your firm, Outbooks provides a replacement so that your work is not hampered.<\/p>\n\t\t\tWhat is the Pay-As-You-Go (PAYG) model?\n\t\t<p>The PAYG model lets you hire professionals on an hourly basis; you only pay for the hours actually worked. It works well for one-off projects, busy periods or when you only need support from time to time.<\/p>\n\t\t\tWhat is the minimum contract period for PAYG?\n\t\t<p>The minimum contract period under the Pay-As-You-Go model is one month, which makes it a practical option for firms with short-term needs.<\/p>\n\t\t\tHow are hours tracked under the PAYG model?\n\t\t<p>Outbooks sends weekly timesheets with a clear breakdown of hours spent on each job, so you can keep track of the work done throughout the month<\/p>\n\t\t\tWhen are invoices issued under the PAYG model?\n\t\t<p>Invoices are sent at the end of each month based on the total hours used. You do not need to wait for quotes or approvals, you can share work directly and get started straight away.<\/p>\n\t\t\tWhat is Managed Services model?\n\t\t<p>In the Managed Service model, we take care of the compliance and accounting work in the background as your back-office team. Your firm stays in front with the client while we handle the work and make sure everything is delivered on time.<\/p>\n\t\t\tWill Outbooks interact directly with my clients under Managed Service Model?\n\t\t<p>No, you stay the main point of contact for your clients at all times. Outbooks works only as your back-office team and has no direct contact with your clients.<\/p>\n\t\t\tHow is pricing structured for Managed Service Model?\n\t\t<p>The pricing under Managed Service Model is charged on a fixed fee basis, either as a percentage of Gross Recurring Fees (GRF) or as a fixed monthly amount, depending on what has been agreed.<\/p>\n\t\t\tWhat is Fixed Fee Per Month model?\n\t\t<p>In the Fixed Fee Per Month model, you pay a set monthly fee based on your agreed requirements, and our professionals work according to the number of tasks given to them. The minimum contract period is six months and this model is available only for businesses.<\/p>\n\t\t\tWhich engagement model is right for me?\n\t\t<p>It depends on what your firm needs. If you need someone working with you regularly, Staff Augmentation is a good fit. If your workload comes and goes, PAYG gives you more flexibility. If you want us to handle the work from start to finish, Managed Services is the right choice. Businesses that prefer a set monthly cost can go with the Fixed Fee Per Month model.<\/p>\n\t\t\tCan I switch between engagement models later?\n\t\t<p>Yes, the models are not rigid. You can increase or reduce support and move between models as per your requirement over time.<\/p>\n\t\t\tIs my data safe with Outbooks?\n\t\t<p>Yes, Outbooks follows strict data security and GDPR-compliant policies. Client data is stored securely, staff only get access to the files they need for their work, and nothing can be downloaded onto office systems. 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