Team Member Ready for Placement

Gee is a Bachelor of Science in Management Accounting graduate with hands-on experience in payroll processing, purchasing, and financial operations. She has worked in a real estate development company where she handled end-to-end payroll, government contributions, and internal auditing, while also supporting purchasing functions. Gee enjoys drawing and spending her free time crocheting, reading, and exploring social media. With her strong accounting foundation and practical experience, she brings a well-rounded and reliable approach to administrative and financial support tasks.

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

Before her training with us, Gee has been identified as proficient with the following tools and software:

• Advanced: Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook
• Practical Application: Teams, Forms
• Limited Experience: OneNote, Publisher, Adobe Photoshop
• Basic Knowledge: OneDrive, QuickBooks

Additional Skills and Notable Experience
Gee has over two years of experience working in a real estate development company where she handled accounting, payroll, and purchasing functions, along with additional freelance experience supporting financial operations for an international client. Her background reflects strong exposure to end-to-end accounting processes and internal reporting. Her tasks include:

• Managing end-to-end payroll processing including salary computation, payslip generation, and bank disbursement scheduling
• Processing government-mandated contributions and handling monthly remittances and claims
• Coordinating purchasing activities by sourcing suppliers, negotiating costs, and processing purchase and job orders
• Preparing financial summaries and payroll reports for management review
• Performing internal audit tasks including inventory checks and compliance validation
• Organising and uploading financial documents and invoices for accounting records
• Creating VAT summaries and maintaining accurate financial documentation for an overseas client
• Using HRIS systems and online banking platforms for payroll and financial transactions
• Maintaining confidentiality when handling sensitive employee and financial data

Learning Ability and Work Proficiency
Gee is a well-organised and self-motivated professional who adapts quickly to new systems and workflows. She works independently with minimal supervision and demonstrates consistency in delivering her tasks. Her communication skills are clear and professional, both written and verbal, allowing her to follow instructions effectively and execute tasks with confidence. With continued practice in refining attention to detail and double-checking outputs, she is expected to further enhance her accuracy and efficiency in handling accounting and administrative responsibilities.

Interpersonal Skills and Personal Characteristics
Gee presents herself as calm, composed, and humble, creating a steady and dependable presence in the workplace. She is industrious, reliable, and resourceful, with a keen interest in her work and a natural ability to stay organised. Her cooperative and modest nature allows her to work well within a team while still taking initiative when needed. With a slight improvement in adding warmth to her communication style, she can further strengthen her ability to build rapport and engage effectively with colleagues and clients.

Suitability
Gee is greatly suitable for general accounts and administrative roles, as well as client communication support, data entry and documentation, research and information handling, and voice roles.

Why Gee is Suitable for the Role
Gee’s solid academic background in management accounting combined with her hands-on experience in payroll, financial reporting, and purchasing makes her well-equipped for an accounting support role. She has demonstrated the ability to handle complex and sensitive tasks with reliability and organization, while also adapting quickly to new responsibilities when needed. Her exposure to both local and international work environments further strengthens her capability to support diverse client requirements. With her strong work ethic, attention to structure, and continuous drive to improve, Gee is a valuable addition to any accounting team.