Team Member Ready for Placement

Miguel holds a Bachelor of Science in Management Accounting. He enjoys going to the gym, participating in church activities, and singing. With a strong academic foundation in accounting and a keen interest in pursuing a career in financial administration, he is motivated to build his professional experience while applying his knowledge and skills in a practical setting.

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 onboarding training, Miguel had already learned and gained experience with the following tools:

• Limited Experience: Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams, OneDrive, Adobe Photoshop, Canva
• Basic Knowledge: Publisher

Additional Skills and Notable Experience

He completed a three-month internship at a government auditing office, where he worked as an intern auditor. As the only intern in the office, he handled tasks independently, focusing primarily on data entry, cross-checking documents, and performing basic computations. His responsibilities included encoding values into Excel spreadsheets, computing totals for collections, receivables, and payables, and identifying discrepancies in records. This experience sharpened his accuracy, attention to detail, and understanding of the importance of reliable financial data.

Through his internship, Miguel developed practical accounting and administrative skills such as:

• Performing data entry with accuracy
• Conducting cross-checking of financial documents
• Computing financial totals for auditing purposes
• Identifying discrepancies and ensuring data consistency
• Applying accuracy and attention to detail in record-keeping

Learning Ability and Work Proficiency

He is a steady worker who shows continuous progress in his tasks. He adapts quickly to existing systems and workflows, making him highly reliable in new environments. He is concise in communication, able to follow instructions effectively, and demonstrates strong organisational skills. He works well autonomously, requiring minimal supervision, and ensures his outputs are orderly and consistent. His foundation in accounting and bookkeeping, combined with his adaptability, enables him to manage tasks systematically while continually improving his proficiency.

Interpersonal Skills and Personal Characteristics

He is calm, composed, and patient, which allows him to remain steady in handling tasks and challenges. He approaches work with a sense of responsibility and shows a genuine willingness to learn. His systematic approach and resourcefulness help him manage workloads effectively, while his harmonious and cooperative nature allows him to work well with others. His serenity and steady energy give him the ability to remain focused, while his initiative and brilliance allow him to continuously contribute value to his team.

Suitability

Miguel is greatly suitable for any general accounts or general administrative position.

Why Miguel is Suitable for the Role

Miguel is a promising candidate for accounting support roles, combining his educational background in management accounting with hands-on experience in auditing and financial data entry. His internship exposed him to the importance of accuracy and consistency in financial records, a skill critical to accounting tasks. With his ability to adapt quickly, work autonomously, and stay highly organised, he is well-prepared to support Australian clients in both general administrative and accounting functions. His calm demeanor, patience, and readiness to accept responsibility further reinforce his suitability, making him a dependable and valuable team member.