Who We Are
Dedicated to Supporting Your Business
AJA Bookkeeping Services provides dedicated bookkeeping services in Cairns. Our team works with small businesses, startups, and not-for-profit organisations to help manage their financial processes. We offer tailored solutions, including bookkeeping, BAS lodgements, payroll processing, and financial reporting designed to meet various business needs.
Our long-term staff aim to create a stable, supportive environment for every client, which shows the strong culture we’ve built over many years. Many of our clients have stayed with us for more than a decade because they appreciate our people-focused approach and commitment to steady, reliable support.
Whether you need onsite support or prefer cloud-based services, we can deliver flexible options that suit your business operations. Our team also works with Indigenous and not-for-profit organisations, offering services designed to align with their unique requirements.
Call AJA Bookkeeping Services at (07) 4028 3745 to discuss how we can assist your business.
Meet Our Team
Amy Bender - Managing Director
Sole Director of AJA since 2006
Registered BAS Agent (19025006)
Bachelor of Business (B Bus)
Certificate IV in Bookkeeping
Xero Certified Advisor
Finalist 2018 Cairns Business Women of the Year Awards
Mum & Nanny
Dog & Nature Lover
"The thing I like most about my work is the reward I gain from helping my client's businesses to grow & saving the owner's sanity"
- Amy Bender, Managing Director
Linden Parker - Senior Bookkeeper
Member of the team since 2008
Linden is a qualified bookkeeper and holds a Certificate IV in Bookkeeping. Linden is our on-site specialist and often works at our clients' premises looking after their needs. If there is a software issue that arises, you can be assured that Linden can resolve it.
"Amy, Linden, and the team have been great to work with over the last 6 years and provide a quality, responsive service for our bookkeeping needs.”
Owners - Paul & Jo Brierley
Zarraffas Coffee Cairns & Edmonton
Felicity West - Senior Bookkeeper
Member of the team since 2012
With over 15 years' bookkeeping experience, Felicity is our payroll expert and can help you better organise your business accounts.
“Amy and Felicity at AJA became valuable team mates as soon as we decided to switch. Reliable and trustworthy.”
Jade Kilpatrick, Principal
Freemans Residential
Toni Olson - Senior Bookkeeper
Toni brings deep experience to her role as a payroll and MYOB expert, drawing on the knowledge she gained from running her own business for 20 years. She approaches every task with precision and care, applying a detailed and methodical work style.
Her ability to guide businesses through payroll and bookkeeping processes can help them stay organised and compliant. When she steps away from the office, she spends her time on arts and crafts or relaxing with her family, which keeps her grounded and connected to the things she loves most.
Yani Castillo - Bookkeeper
Yani has worked with AJA since 2024 and joined with a clear interest in developing her knowledge while working closely under Amy, our Managing Director. She has previous experience supporting businesses with bookkeeping duties.
She is originally from South America and has lived in Australia for 15 years. Yani enjoys spending time with her dogs and her husband when she is away from work.
Nicole Kitchen - Bookkeeper
Nicole joined AJA in 2024 with a strong interest in learning and building her skills under Amy’s guidance. Her role includes assisting with bookkeeping tasks and internal processes.
She balances her work with family life as a mother of three. Her day-to-day responsibilities can support the team’s workflow and contribute to consistent record management.
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