Practical Support, Built on Real-World Experience

VERSA Assistant was created to support small businesses with the parts of running a business that often get pushed to the bottom of the list — bookkeeping, payroll, admin, compliance, safety and documentation.

Behind VERSA Assistant is Kate Cunningham, a multi-skilled professional with hands-on experience across a wide range of industries, from small family-run businesses through to highly regulated environments.

I understand how challenging it can be to keep up with day-to-day admin while also staying compliant with constantly changing legislation. Many small businesses don’t have the time, resources, or need for full-time admin, payroll or compliance staff — but they still carry the same legal responsibilities. That’s where I come in.

Broad Industry Experience — Not Just Theory

My experience spans both operational and compliance-focused roles across industries including:

• Waste and environmental services.

• Laboratory and ISO clean room manufacturing.

• Steel fabrication and manufacturing.

• Marine and vessel maintenance.

• Construction, demolition and trade-based small businesses.

• Payroll outsourcing and bookkeeping services.

• Quality and safety roles within ISO-certified environments.

I’ve worked in workplaces where safety, quality and compliance are critical — from ISO 7 clean rooms and defence contracts, to fabrication floors, marine environments and construction sites. I’ve also supported small businesses where owners are juggling everything themselves and just need clear, practical support.

This mix of experience allows me to tailor systems, documents and support that are realistic, compliant and workable.

What I bring to your business

Through VERSA Assistant, I provide support across:

• Bookkeeping and payroll support.

• Administrative and reporting support.

• Workplace Health & Safety (WHS/HSE) systems.

• Risk management and incident processes.

• Quality management and document control.

• Policy and procedure development in plain English.

I’m particularly focused on clear documentation, strong systems, and reducing business risk — while keeping things practical and easy to maintain.

Why I work with small businesses

I’m passionate about supporting small businesses because I understand the pressure owners are under. Staying compliant isn’t optional — but it also shouldn’t be overwhelming or unaffordable.

My approach is:

• Practical, not corporate.

• Clear, not over-complicated.

• Supportive, not judgmental.

• Priced with small business in mind.

I work alongside you, not over the top of you — helping you stay organised, compliant and confident, so you can focus on growing your business.

Supporting Australia-Wide

VERSA Assistant supports clients Australia-wide.

I understand the needs of businesses across different states and work remotely with flexible arrangements to suit your business.