Freelance staff management platform WorkMarket has taken its total funding to $66m in a round that added Accenture to its shareholder list.

US-based freelance staff management software provider WorkMarket has secured $25m in funding from investors including consulting firm Accenture and venture capital firm Foundry Group, the Wall Street Journal reported on Tuesday.

Founded in 2010, WorkMarket operates a platform that employers can use to find, verify and hire freelancers or contractors. Freelance workers can be organised by fields such as location or skills, and the software can also handle invoicing and payment.

In addition to investing in the company, Accenture will…