Team Member Ready for Placement

Nina is a Bachelor of Science in Management Accounting graduate who brings a blend of diligence, creativity, and strong foundational knowledge in finance and administration. She enjoys singing, dancing, volunteering, acting, and participating in church activities. With a background in auditing and a keen interest in continuous learning, she demonstrates a balanced mix of professionalism and enthusiasm, making her a well-rounded and driven individual ready to support Australian businesses in the accounting space.

Onboarding Training and Assessment

At Affordable Staff, we ensure that every team member possesses a robust understanding of administrative tasks while also having a deep appreciation and comprehension of Australian business practices and cultural nuances. This dual focus ensures they are exceptionally well-prepared to support their clients effectively. All our VAs begin with general admin training that focuses on real estate, providing them with valuable context for working with Australians and a comprehensive overview of general admin competencies. This foundational training ensures that trainees are versatile and capable of supporting a wide range of administrative tasks.

Our training program for Accounts Virtual Assistants (VAs) encompasses a comprehensive suite of topics essential for proficient financial administration. The curriculum begins with foundational bookkeeping tests and a basic accounting refresher, followed by specialised modules on an introduction to Australian accounting and taxation. Trainees delve into business activities and entity reporting within Australia, learn the basics of accounting ledgers, and get acquainted with various accounting software, including Xero and MYOB. The program includes detailed steps for setting up and using these tools, covering everything from bank feeds to payroll compliance and invoice creation. VAs gain hands-on experience by processing various tasks in Xero, ensuring practical application of their learning.

Additionally, the training addresses taxation topics, including types of taxes, regulations, and laws specific to individuals and businesses in Australia. The final segment includes a thorough assessment and certifications in Xero and MYOB, ensuring that trainees are well-prepared for real-world accounting tasks.

This comprehensive approach ensures our VAs are highly skilled in both general administrative support and specialised accounting functions, making them invaluable assets to their clients.

Affordable Staff Tools Training

Tools Training is a crucial part of our training program, ensuring our team members gain proficiency in essential software used in daily operations. Our team members are introduced to LastPass for password management, Outlook for email and calendar organisation, TechSmith for capturing and recording, Hubstaff for time tracking, Zoom and Teams for virtual communication, OneDrive for file management, and Trello for project management.

For those completing our Accounting Foundations course, we place a significant emphasis on Xero and MYOB. Accounting VAs spend considerable time honing their skills through practice and repetition using these tools, ensuring they become highly adept and efficient.

Additional Tools Proficiency

Prior to our onboarding training, she had already gained experience using the following tools and software:

• Practical Application: QuickBooks, Microsoft Word, Excel, Teams, Canva
• Limited Experience: Microsoft PowerPoint, Outlook, OneNote, Publisher, Adobe Photoshop, Adobe After Effects, Wix
• Basic Knowledge: OneDrive

Additional Skills and Notable Experience

Nina completed a two-month internship as an audit intern at an accounting firm, where she supported the preparation of working papers and audit reports, verified documentation accuracy, encoded expense accounts, and helped manage audit report printing and scanning. Her experience sharpened her attention to detail, taught her the importance of precision and communication, and developed her ability to follow structured accounting and auditing procedures. She also learned the value of collaboration and professional communication when coordinating with colleagues and clients, especially in securing timely documentation for tax and business compliance.

Throughout her internship, she demonstrated initiative, diligence, and strong communication skills, particularly in ensuring the accuracy of records and adherence to audit protocols. Her exposure to various stages of the audit process allowed her to apply accounting concepts in a real-world setting and strengthened her capability to handle both routine and critical support tasks in a fast-paced environment. Key skills and tasks include:

• Preparing audit working papers and updating formal audit reports for client submissions
• Verifying the accuracy of financial data and ensuring completeness of documentation
• Recording journal transactions, reconciling balances, and encoding client expense accounts
• Drafting formal business correspondence, including letters to clients and banks
• Reviewing audit documents for casting, grammar, and typographical errors
• Tracking printed and photocopied materials for audit billing purposes
• Scanning, printing, and managing compliance documents for requirements
• Coordinating with supervisors and colleagues via email to complete audit tasks
• Organising working files by year and client for systematic audit documentation
• Supporting other accounting staff in encoding and administrative processes related to multiple clients

Learning Ability and Work Proficiency

She learns quickly, adapts well to new systems, and performs her tasks with minimal supervision. She is a consistent, independent worker who is both organised and systematic in her approach. Her strong communication skills—both written and verbal—help her convey information clearly. She continues to build confidence while consistently improving her accuracy and actively seeks clarification to ensure quality outcomes. Her ability to follow instructions, combined with her dependable work ethic, makes her a reliable support for accounting teams.

Interpersonal Skills and Personal Characteristics

She carries herself with thoughtfulness and courtesy, approaching tasks with earnestness and efficiency. She cooperates well with others, is modest, and shows a high capacity for organisation. Her brilliant mental capacity and initiative are evident in her willingness to take responsibility and show resourcefulness. She demonstrates a pleasant and steady presence and maintains a professional and humble demeanor in collaborative settings.

Suitability

Nina is greatly suitable for any general accounts or general administrative position, as well as voice roles and basic social media tasks.

Why Nina is Suitable for the Role

Her background in management accounting, hands-on internship experience, and strong grasp of key software tools equip her well for accounting support roles. She brings a steady and organised work style, communicates clearly, and shows eagerness to learn and improve. Her ability to handle administrative and financial tasks with care and her growing confidence in delivering quality work make her an excellent fit for any general accounts or admin support role in the accounting space.