{"id":17513,"date":"2026-06-11T14:23:40","date_gmt":"2026-06-11T08:53:40","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/befreeltd.com\/au\/?p=17513"},"modified":"2026-06-11T16:37:30","modified_gmt":"2026-06-11T11:07:30","slug":"hire-accounting-virtual-assistants","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/befreeltd.com\/au\/resources\/blogs\/hire-accounting-virtual-assistants\/","title":{"rendered":"What is an Accounting Virtual Assistant &#038; Does Your Business Need One?"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-post\" data-elementor-id=\"17513\" class=\"elementor elementor-17513\" data-elementor-post-type=\"post\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-684f1151 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"684f1151\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-7f80aa8c elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"7f80aa8c\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Running a business in Australia means wearing many hats, and for most small- to medium-sized businesses, managing the books is one of the most time-consuming tasks. Between reconciling accounts, tracking invoices, and staying on top of BAS deadlines, financial admin can quietly eat into the hours you should be spending on growth.<\/p><p>That&#8217;s where a virtual assistant with accounting expertise can make a real difference. But what exactly is an accounting virtual assistant, and how do you know if your business actually needs one? This blog post breaks it all down.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-6b65fd91 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"6b65fd91\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">What is an Accounting Virtual Assistant?\n<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-79be99ff elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"79be99ff\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>An accounting virtual assistant (VA) is a remote professional who handles your business&#8217;s financial and bookkeeping tasks without being on your payroll as a full-time employee. They work offsite, often through an outsourcing provider, and deliver the same output you&#8217;d expect from an in-house finance team member: accurate records, timely reporting, and compliance support.<\/p><p>Unlike a general virtual assistant who might manage emails or calendars, an accounting VA specialises in finance. Think of them as a dedicated numbers person \u2014 minus the desk, the super contributions, and the overheads.<\/p><p>In Australia, the demand for virtual assistant services in the finance space has grown significantly. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ibisworld.com\/australia\/number-of-businesses\/accounting-services\/561\/\">According to IBISWorld<\/a>, around 40% of Australian accounting firms now use outsourcing in some form \u2014 up from just 18% five years ago.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-dd13f5d elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"dd13f5d\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">What Services Does an Accounting Virtual Assistant Handle?\n<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-f7e62ed elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"f7e62ed\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>A skilled accounting virtual assistant can take on a wide range of tasks, including:<\/p><ul><li>Bookkeeping and daily transaction recording<\/li><li>Bank reconciliations<\/li><li>Accounts payable and accounts receivable management<\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/befreeltd.com\/au\/resources\/blogs\/bas-lodgement\/\">BAS lodgement<\/a> and GST reconciliation<\/li><li>Payroll processing and superannuation compliance<\/li><li>Financial reporting (P&amp;L, balance sheets, cash flow statements)<\/li><li>Tax return preparation support<\/li><li>Xero, MYOB, or QuickBooks data management<\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/befreeltd.com\/au\/resources\/blogs\/eofy-checklist-for-australian-businesses\/\">EOFY<\/a> reconciliation and ATO compliance support<\/li><\/ul>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-855f25f elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"855f25f\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tWhether you&#8217;re a sole trader, an SME, or a growing accounting firm, a virtual assistant in this space can be tailored to your specific workflow and tools.\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-61be20b elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"61be20b\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Benefits of Hiring an Accounting Virtual Assistant\n<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-67acb1b elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"67acb1b\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tHere&#8217;s why more Australian businesses are choosing to hire a virtual assistant for their accounting needs:\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-ae3446c elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"ae3446c\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Cost savings\n<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-f348697 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"f348697\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Hiring a virtual assistant can save up to <a href=\"https:\/\/mena.entrepreneur.com\/lifestyle\/virtual-assistants-the-growing-trend-of-outsourced\/272879#:~:text=It%20has%20been%20estimated%20that,in%20operating%20costs%20per%20year.\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">78%<\/a> in overhead and operating costs compared to a full-time employee \u2014 no office space, equipment, or benefits required. You pay only for the work done.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-a966b24 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"a966b24\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Scalability\n<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-b48d154 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"b48d154\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tNeed more support during tax season or EOFY? You can scale your virtual assistant services up or down without the HR complexity of hiring and letting go of permanent staff.\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-0493c91 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"0493c91\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Access to specialist expertise\n<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-771e414 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"771e414\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>When you outsource a virtual assistant through a reputable provider, you get professionals trained in Australian accounting standards, ATO compliance, and platforms like Xero and MYOB \u2014 without spending months training someone internally.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-7cac124 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"7cac124\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">More time for high-value work\n<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-114840a elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"114840a\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tWith routine financial tasks off your plate, you and your team can refocus on advisory work, client relationships, and business strategy.\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-379fe3d elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"379fe3d\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Reduced compliance risk\n<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-f3fea20 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"f3fea20\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tAn experienced accounting VA stays on top of lodgement deadlines, regulatory updates, and reporting accuracy \u2014 reducing the chance of costly errors or ATO penalties.\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-0030ede elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"0030ede\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Signs Your Business Needs an Accounting Virtual Assistant\n<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-5ea4305 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"5ea4305\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Not sure if it&#8217;s time to <a href=\"https:\/\/befreeltd.com\/au\/services\/admin-services-outsourcing\/\">hire a virtual assistant<\/a> for your finance function? Here are some clear indicators:<\/p><ul><li>You&#8217;re spending more than a few hours a week on bookkeeping instead of running your business<\/li><li>Your books are regularly behind, and BAS deadlines cause stress<\/li><li>You&#8217;ve made payroll errors or missed superannuation payments<\/li><li>You&#8217;re growing fast, and your current finance setup can&#8217;t keep up<\/li><li>You&#8217;re paying a senior accountant or partner to do tasks that don&#8217;t need their level of expertise<\/li><li>You&#8217;re considering hiring a full-time bookkeeper, but the cost feels hard to justify<\/li><\/ul>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-e6009c4 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"e6009c4\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>If two or more of these resonate, it&#8217;s worth exploring what an outsourced virtual assistant could look like for your business.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-228457c elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"228457c\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">How to Choose the Right Accounting Virtual Assistant\n<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-9b58ed9 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"9b58ed9\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>When looking to outsource virtual assistant work for your finance function, here&#8217;s what to evaluate:<\/p><p><strong>Relevant experience:<\/strong> Look for VAs or providers with a proven background in Australian accounting \u2014 ideally with experience in your industry, whether that&#8217;s NDIS, retail, real estate, or professional services.<\/p><p><strong>Technology fit:<\/strong> Make sure they&#8217;re proficient in the tools you already use \u2014 Xero, MYOB, QuickBooks, or whatever your preferred platform is.<\/p><p><strong>Data security credentials:<\/strong> Financial data is sensitive. Look for ISO 27001 certification and GDPR or Australian Privacy Act compliance \u2014 these are non-negotiables.<\/p><p><strong>Scalability and backup:<\/strong> A good provider will have trained backup staff to avoid disruption if your assigned VA is unavailable.<\/p><p><strong>Transparency and communication:<\/strong> You should have clear visibility into task progress, turnaround times, and points of contact \u2014 not a black box.<\/p><p>At <a href=\"https:\/\/befreeltd.com\/au\/\">Befree<\/a>, our dedicated teams of accounting professionals act as a seamless extension of your business.<\/p><p>With 20+ years of experience, ISO 27001 certification, and deep expertise across Xero, MYOB, and Australian compliance requirements, we help businesses across Australia simplify their finance operations \u2014 without the cost and complexity of in-house hiring.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-d88e2ac elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"d88e2ac\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Final Thoughts\n<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-5e410a1 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"5e410a1\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>The question isn&#8217;t really whether a virtual assistant in Australia can handle your accounting needs \u2014 it&#8217;s whether you can afford to keep doing it all yourself.<\/p><p>For Australian businesses looking to reduce overheads, stay compliant, and free up leadership time, an accounting virtual assistant is no longer a luxury \u2014 it&#8217;s a smart, scalable solution. And with the right provider, the transition is smoother than you might think.<\/p><p><a href=\"https:\/\/befreeltd.com\/au\/contact-us\/\">Get in touch with our team today<\/a> to find out how we can support your growth.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-eb4b3b2 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"eb4b3b2\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">FAQs<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-8dac4c3 elementor-widget elementor-widget-n-accordion\" data-id=\"8dac4c3\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;n_accordion_animation_duration&quot;:{&quot;unit&quot;:&quot;ms&quot;,&quot;size&quot;:300,&quot;sizes&quot;:[]},&quot;default_state&quot;:&quot;expanded&quot;,&quot;max_items_expended&quot;:&quot;one&quot;}\" data-widget_type=\"nested-accordion.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-n-accordion\" aria-label=\"Accordion. Open links with Enter or Space, close with Escape, and navigate with Arrow Keys\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<details id=\"e-n-accordion-item-1480\" class=\"e-n-accordion-item\" open>\n\t\t\t\t<summary class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title\" data-accordion-index=\"1\" tabindex=\"0\" aria-expanded=\"true\" aria-controls=\"e-n-accordion-item-1480\" >\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-header'><h3 class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title-text\"> Why are Australian businesses choosing India-based accounting VAs? <\/h3><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-icon'>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-opened' ><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-chevron-up\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M240.971 130.524l194.343 194.343c9.373 9.373 9.373 24.569 0 33.941l-22.667 22.667c-9.357 9.357-24.522 9.375-33.901.04L224 227.495 69.255 381.516c-9.379 9.335-24.544 9.317-33.901-.04l-22.667-22.667c-9.373-9.373-9.373-24.569 0-33.941L207.03 130.525c9.372-9.373 24.568-9.373 33.941-.001z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-closed'><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-chevron-down\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M207.029 381.476L12.686 187.132c-9.373-9.373-9.373-24.569 0-33.941l22.667-22.667c9.357-9.357 24.522-9.375 33.901-.04L224 284.505l154.745-154.021c9.379-9.335 24.544-9.317 33.901.04l22.667 22.667c9.373 9.373 9.373 24.569 0 33.941L240.971 381.476c-9.373 9.372-24.569 9.372-33.942 0z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t<\/span>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/summary>\n\t\t\t\t<div role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"e-n-accordion-item-1480\" class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-0b382e1 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"0b382e1\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-85d695d elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"85d695d\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tIndia-based accounting VAs are cost-effective, technically skilled, and well-versed in Australian compliance requirements like GST, BAS, and superannuation. Businesses get access to qualified accounting support at a significantly lower cost than local hiring, without compromising on quality.\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/details>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<details id=\"e-n-accordion-item-1481\" class=\"e-n-accordion-item\" >\n\t\t\t\t<summary class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title\" data-accordion-index=\"2\" tabindex=\"-1\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"e-n-accordion-item-1481\" >\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-header'><h3 class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title-text\"> How much does an accounting virtual assistant cost in Australia? <\/h3><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-icon'>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-opened' ><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-chevron-up\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M240.971 130.524l194.343 194.343c9.373 9.373 9.373 24.569 0 33.941l-22.667 22.667c-9.357 9.357-24.522 9.375-33.901.04L224 227.495 69.255 381.516c-9.379 9.335-24.544 9.317-33.901-.04l-22.667-22.667c-9.373-9.373-9.373-24.569 0-33.941L207.03 130.525c9.372-9.373 24.568-9.373 33.941-.001z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-closed'><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-chevron-down\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M207.029 381.476L12.686 187.132c-9.373-9.373-9.373-24.569 0-33.941l22.667-22.667c9.357-9.357 24.522-9.375 33.901-.04L224 284.505l154.745-154.021c9.379-9.335 24.544-9.317 33.901.04l22.667 22.667c9.373 9.373 9.373 24.569 0 33.941L240.971 381.476c-9.373 9.372-24.569 9.372-33.942 0z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t<\/span>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/summary>\n\t\t\t\t<div role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"e-n-accordion-item-1481\" class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-d845853 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"d845853\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-a0e59d8 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"a0e59d8\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tThe cost varies depending on the scope of work, the provider, and the engagement model. Most businesses find outsourcing to an accounting VA considerably more affordable than hiring in-house, with flexible pricing structures that can be scaled up or down based on your needs.\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/details>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<details id=\"e-n-accordion-item-1482\" class=\"e-n-accordion-item\" >\n\t\t\t\t<summary class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title\" data-accordion-index=\"3\" tabindex=\"-1\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"e-n-accordion-item-1482\" >\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-header'><h3 class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title-text\"> Is it safe to outsource accounting tasks to a virtual assistant? <\/h3><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-icon'>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-opened' ><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-chevron-up\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M240.971 130.524l194.343 194.343c9.373 9.373 9.373 24.569 0 33.941l-22.667 22.667c-9.357 9.357-24.522 9.375-33.901.04L224 227.495 69.255 381.516c-9.379 9.335-24.544 9.317-33.901-.04l-22.667-22.667c-9.373-9.373-9.373-24.569 0-33.941L207.03 130.525c9.372-9.373 24.568-9.373 33.941-.001z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-closed'><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-chevron-down\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M207.029 381.476L12.686 187.132c-9.373-9.373-9.373-24.569 0-33.941l22.667-22.667c9.357-9.357 24.522-9.375 33.901-.04L224 284.505l154.745-154.021c9.379-9.335 24.544-9.317 33.901.04l22.667 22.667c9.373 9.373 9.373 24.569 0 33.941L240.971 381.476c-9.373 9.372-24.569 9.372-33.942 0z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t<\/span>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/summary>\n\t\t\t\t<div role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"e-n-accordion-item-1482\" class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-36983b2 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"36983b2\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-689a724 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"689a724\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Yes \u2014 as long as you choose a provider with strong data security credentials, such as ISO 27001 certification and Australian Privacy Act compliance. Always ensure NDAs and data handling protocols are in place before sharing any financial information.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/details>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<details id=\"e-n-accordion-item-1483\" class=\"e-n-accordion-item\" >\n\t\t\t\t<summary class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title\" data-accordion-index=\"4\" tabindex=\"-1\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"e-n-accordion-item-1483\" >\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-header'><h3 class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title-text\"> Can an accounting virtual assistant work with Xero or MYOB? <\/h3><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-icon'>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-opened' ><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-chevron-up\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M240.971 130.524l194.343 194.343c9.373 9.373 9.373 24.569 0 33.941l-22.667 22.667c-9.357 9.357-24.522 9.375-33.901.04L224 227.495 69.255 381.516c-9.379 9.335-24.544 9.317-33.901-.04l-22.667-22.667c-9.373-9.373-9.373-24.569 0-33.941L207.03 130.525c9.372-9.373 24.568-9.373 33.941-.001z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-closed'><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-chevron-down\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M207.029 381.476L12.686 187.132c-9.373-9.373-9.373-24.569 0-33.941l22.667-22.667c9.357-9.357 24.522-9.375 33.901-.04L224 284.505l154.745-154.021c9.379-9.335 24.544-9.317 33.901.04l22.667 22.667c9.373 9.373 9.373 24.569 0 33.941L240.971 381.476c-9.373 9.372-24.569 9.372-33.942 0z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t<\/span>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/summary>\n\t\t\t\t<div role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"e-n-accordion-item-1483\" class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-ec48ce6 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"ec48ce6\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-ef6098f elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"ef6098f\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tYes. 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