Team Member Ready for Placement

Miguel is a graduate of Bachelor of Science in Management Accounting. He enjoys going to the gym and playing the guitar in his free time. With his strong academic foundation and relevant experience, he brings both technical skills and a proactive mindset to administrative and accounting support roles. His enthusiasm, combined with his ability to adapt quickly, makes him well-prepared to assist clients effectively in the Australian 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 and Additional Tools Proficiency

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.

Prior to his training with us, Miguel had already gained experience with the following tools:

• Advanced: Excel, Teams
• Practical Application: PowerPoint, Outlook, OneDrive, Power BI, Canva, Trello
• Basic Knowledge: Word, Forms, Adobe Photoshop, Adobe After Effects

Additional Skills and Notable Experience

He has gained professional experience through his past roles, where he developed both technical and administrative skills.

• Barista and inventory manager at an online coffee shop for 5 months, handling daily operations, stock management, and customer transactions.
• Intern at a finance corporation for 4 months, where he carried out HR tasks, performed audit checks, assisted in accounting data entries, ensured accurate trial balances, prepared invoices, and supported senior accounting officers.
• His internship also gave him exposure to data entry, audit documentation, cash handling, report reviews, email correspondence, and administrative support using in-house systems, Excel, and Google Sheets.

Through these experiences, he developed time management, organisational skills, and technical abilities that strengthen his overall capacity to perform in accounting and administrative roles.

Learning Ability and Work Proficiency

He demonstrates a strong ability to adapt quickly to new systems and workflows. He communicates well both in writing and verbally, asks thoughtful questions, and engages in discussions to clarify tasks. Highly organised and self-motivated, he works effectively with minimal supervision while maintaining accountability. He completes tasks efficiently and is encouraged to incorporate proofreading into his process to further strengthen accuracy and consistency in his outputs.

Interpersonal Skills and Personal Characteristics

Miguel’s cheerful and enthusiastic nature makes him approachable and easy to work with. He is sociable, lively, and assertive while remaining cooperative and systematic in his approach. His readiness to take responsibility and proactive initiative allow him to contribute meaningfully to team goals. Combined with his active energy and professional attitude, he brings a dynamic presence to the workplace.

Suitability

He is greatly suitable for any general accounts or general administrative position, as well as for voice roles.

Why Miguel is Suitable for the Role

Miguel’s academic background in management accounting, combined with his internship and work experience, has equipped him with both technical and administrative expertise. He has developed valuable skills in data entry, auditing, reporting, and financial documentation, supported by proficiency in key tools and software. His ability to adapt quickly, work independently, and communicate effectively ensures that he can support clients efficiently. With his strong organisational skills, enthusiasm, and professional approach, he is well-prepared to excel in general accounts, administrative support, and voice roles.