Team Member Ready for Placement

Denise is a dedicated and detail-oriented professional with a Bachelor of Science in Accountancy. Passionate about baking, Denise also enjoys cooking and visiting coffee shops during her free time. Her strong academic background, combined with her personal interests, showcases her well-rounded nature and commitment to both her professional and personal growth.

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, Denise was identified as proficient with the following tools and software:

• Practical Application: MS Tools
• Basic Knowledge: Canva

Additional Skills and Notable Experience

Denise graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Accountancy and worked as an audit assurance associate at one of the leading auditing firms in the country. During her tenure, she was responsible for preparing working papers and auditing clients’ financials, which has provided her with a solid foundation in auditing and financial management.

Learning Ability and Work Proficiency

Denise is a quick learner with a logical, critical, and keen mind. She adapts rapidly to existing systems and workflows, demonstrating her ability to follow instructions with ease. Denise is highly autonomous, requiring minimal supervision, and she maintains a high level of organisation in her work. She is aware of certain mannerisms, such as mouthing others’ words, but this self-awareness allows her to manage these tendencies effectively.

Interpersonal Skills and Personal Characteristics

Denise is a professional who approaches her work with alertness and readiness to accept responsibility. She is brilliant in her initiative, sharp in her mental capacity, and efficient in her professional abilities. Denise is enthusiastic about her work, showing a systematic approach to her tasks. She is amicable and cooperative, making her a great team player. Outspoken and possessing good written communication skills, Denise combines her logical thinking with a critical and keen mind to excel in her role.

Suitability

Denise is greatly suitable for any general accounts or general administrative position and is also capable of handling voice roles.

Why Denise is Suitable for the Role

Denise’s strong foundation in accounting, combined with her practical experience at a major auditing firm, makes her an excellent candidate for any general accounts or administrative position. Her ability to adapt quickly, work autonomously, and maintain high organisational standards, paired with her enthusiasm and professionalism, ensures that she will be a valuable asset to any team she joins.