Bench Accounting needed to scale their remote team fast. Over the course of four months, they aimed to onboard a large volume of bookkeepers while:
Maintaining high hiring standards
Hannah, who led the effort, initially approached Remote Leverage while evaluating multiple staffing solutions.
“At the beginning, we were exploring options. I was interviewing several companies. We wanted a partner who could move quickly, but also adapt with us as our process evolved.”
Remote Leverage delivered a tailored hiring system built for speed and precision. Over four months, the Bench Accounting team hired 31 new remote professionals through Remote Leverage, with consistent success across several metrics.
| Metric | Value |
| Total Hires in 4 Months | 31 |
| Time to Replace Unfit Hires | 7 to 10 days |
| Average Interview Time Saved | 60% less time screening |
| Hiring Model | Cohort-based with group-style interviews |
| Languages | English (client-facing level) |
| Tools Used | Slack, Email, Zoom, Internal CRMs |
Remote Leverage quickly established alignment on what Bench Accounting needed in a hire. The result was a reliable pipeline of quality candidates from day one.
“Every single candidate coming through the pipeline was like — great, great, let’s go. We didn’t have to screen resumes or do early recruitment funnel work.”
Instead of scheduling one-on-one interviews throughout the day, Remote Leverage introduced a group interview format, enabling Hannah to:
“It’s been incredibly efficient. I’m not repeating myself, and I can assess who’s really tuned in. It saves my calendar and my focus.”
Out of 31 hires, a few candidates needed replacing. Thanks to shared hiring criteria and a collaborative approach, replacements were handled seamlessly.
| Issue | Solution | Time to Resolve |
| Candidate mismatch | New shortlist prepared | 7–10 days |
| Hiring restriction by country | Re-sourced from alternate regions | Immediate |
Bench’s VAs are client-facing, which means clear communication is critical. Remote Leverage prioritized candidates from regions with high English fluency and strong communication skills.
“Our bookkeepers talk to clients daily. We also communicate a lot via Slack and email. The candidates Remote Leverage brings in meet or exceed our expectations.”
Initially, Hannah considered other firms. What won her over was:
“If I was talking to someone on the fence, I’d say this. If something isn’t working, the team will help. You’re not stuck. You’re in good hands.”
Results Summary
| Success Metric | Outcome |
| Total hires in 120 days | 31 |
| Hiring speed | Days instead of weeks |
| Replacement speed | Within 7 to 10 days |
| Interview time saved | 50 to 60 percent |
| English & communication | Consistently strong across all hires |
Bench Accounting needed to move fast. Remote Leverage helped them do it without compromising on quality. With a streamlined group interview format, fast turnaround times, and consistently high-performing hires, Bench has built a reliable, scalable remote team in less than four months.
“We wouldn’t have hired 31 people if it wasn’t working. The process, the people, the partnership — it’s been excellent.”