Team Member Ready for Placement

Angela holds a Bachelor of Science in Accountancy and brings with her academic foundation and relevant internship experience in the accounting field. She enjoys listening to music and singing, often expressing her creativity through live streaming. Her enthusiasm for learning, combined with practical exposure to accounting tools and administrative work, positions her well for an accounting support role in a dynamic business environment.

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 our onboarding training, Angela had already learned and gained experience with the following tools and software:

• Advanced: Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, OneNote, Teams, OneDrive, Canva
• Practical Application: Publisher, Adobe Fonts, Google Fonts
• Limited Experience: Forms
• Basic Knowledge: Word, Project, SharePoint, Adobe Photoshop

Additional Skills and Notable Experience
She has gained valuable practical experience across various roles, building a solid foundation in both accounting and general administrative support. She completed a 3-month internship at an accounting firm, where she handled validating checks, scanning documents, reconciling accounts, and posting journal entries to the general ledger. Participated in a one-month work immersion at a hotel & has been a freelance live streamer since June 2021, demonstrating consistency, engagement, and communication on an online platform.

Key Skills:

• Performing data entry and encoding expenses
• Handling document scanning, printing, and reporting
• Conducting bank reconciliation and account validation
• Using QuickBooks for expense tracking, bookkeeping, and invoicing
• Reviewing written documents for clients and assisting with administrative coordination
• Gaining hands-on exposure to core accounting processes and developing communication and problem-solving skills

Learning Ability and Work Proficiency
She is a diligent and conscientious worker who adapts quickly to new systems and workflows. She demonstrates a high level of autonomy, confidently handling tasks with minimal supervision while maintaining strong organisational habits. Her written communication is clear and structured, and while she continues to refine her verbal communication, her overall performance reflects focus, efficiency, and a strong grasp of accounting concepts.

Interpersonal Skills and Personal Characteristics
She carries herself with charm and courtesy, often displaying alertness and initiative in her work. She shows readiness to take on responsibility and is systematic in her approach. Her efficiency, sociability, and dedication are evident in how she collaborates with others and manages her responsibilities. Her cheerful demeanor and thoughtful communication help her build positive relationships in team environments.

Suitability
Angela is greatly suitable for any general accounts or general administrative position, and is also suitable for basic social media tasks.

Why Angela is Suitable for the Role
Her academic background, internship experiences, and practical training in Australian accounting make her a well-rounded candidate for support roles in the accounting space. Her attention to detail, independent work ethic, and strong proficiency in essential tools equip her to efficiently perform data-driven and administrative tasks. With a blend of technical capability and a proactive mindset, she is positioned to add value to any team in need of dependable and knowledgeable administrative support.