SkillCloud vs a local hire
A salary costs more than the salary.
Super, leave, public holidays and six weeks of recruitment come with every local hire. Here is the arithmetic, and what the same work costs by the day.
| SkillCloud | Local hire | |
|---|---|---|
| Time to start | Next business day | 6+ weeks |
| Australian experience | Verified | Yes |
| Cost | Days worked only | Salary, super and leave |
| Vetting | 4 steps, references | You do it |
| If it does not work | Free replacement, up to 3 | Start the search again |
| Commitment | Weekly schedule, no contract | Permanent role |
What a full-time bookkeeper costs
A worked example for one full-time bookkeeper. A full-time employee gets 4 weeks of annual leave, 10 days of personal leave and around 10 public holidays a year. That leaves about 220 of the 260 weekdays to work.
| Salary (example) | $70,000 |
|---|---|
| Superannuation at 12% | $8,400 |
| Payroll tax, workers compensation, recruitment, equipment | Not included |
| Total, at least | $78,400 |
| Days actually worked, after leave and public holidays | About 220 |
| Cost per day worked | About $356 |
A SkillCloud bookkeeper is from $90 a day, plus a flat $15 platform fee per booking. For the same 220 days that is $19,800. You pay only for the days worked, and you can start with two days a week.
Questions
How much does a full-time bookkeeper cost in Australia?
More than the salary. On a $70,000 salary, an employer also pays 12% superannuation, so at least $78,400 a year, before payroll tax, workers compensation and recruitment. Paid leave and public holidays leave about 220 working days, so each day worked costs about $356.
What does a SkillCloud bookkeeper cost per day?
From $90 a day, plus a flat $15 platform fee per booking. You pay for days worked only. There is no super, no leave cost and no payment for downtime.
Is a SkillCloud hire my employee?
No. You book the person by the day through SkillCloud. There is no employment contract and no minimum term.
When is a local hire the better choice?
When the role needs someone in the office or on site, or when you want to train a person into a long-term role in your business.