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AJA Bookkeeping Services

AJA Bookkeeping Services

5.0(3 reviews)See reviews ↓·Cairns

About the company

AJA Bookkeeping Services has been supporting Australian businesses since 2006. She holds a Bachelor of Business (B Bus), a Certificate IV in Bookkeeping, and is a Xero Certified Advisor. Amy Bender was a finalist in the 2018 Cairns Business Women of the Year Awards. Linden Parker is a Senior Bookkeeper and has been a member of the team since 2008, holding a Certificate IV in Bookkeeping. Felicity West is a Senior Bookkeeper and has been a member of the team since 2010, with over 25 years' bookkeeping experience.

Toni Olson is a Senior Bookkeeper and payroll and MYOB expert who ran her own business for 20 years. Yani Castillo has worked with AJA since 2024. Nicole Kitchen joined AJA in 2024. AJA Bookkeeping Services is an ATO Registered BAS Agent (960 190 01). AJA holds Certificate IV in Financial Services, is a Xero Certified Advisor, and is Xero Payroll Certified.

AJA Bookkeeping Services works with small businesses, startups, and not-for-profit organisations. AJA also supports Indigenous and not-for-profit organisations. AJA offers onsite, remote, or cloud-based bookkeeping. AJA's services cover bookkeeping, BAS, payroll, and reporting compliance. AJA's service area includes Port Douglas, Mossman, Cooktown, Lakeland, Weipa, Torres Strait Islands, Mareeba, Atherton, Tablelands, Georgetown, Normanton, Karumba, Cloncurry, Mount Isa, and Hughenden.

What customers say

Based on genuine customer reviews

Individuals and small enterprises turning to AJA Bookkeeping Services for their accounts receive a consistently professional experience, with Amy and the wider team singled out for praise. Reviewers often describe the service as reliable and responsive, noting that queries are answered promptly and that support continues after the initial work is completed. The use of Xero accounting software is mentioned as a practical tool that keeps records organised, and the team is credited with making the process of managing accounts straightforward rather than stressful. A recurring observation is the care taken to explain financial matters clearly, so that clients understand their own figures and feel confident about decisions.

Beyond core bookkeeping, the practice covers payroll and business development, and the advice offered in these areas is described as sound and useful. The standard of work is consistently acknowledged, with customers highlighting accuracy and attention to detail in the finished accounts. Friendliness and patience come through as common threads, particularly when clients are new to digital record-keeping or need extra guidance with Xero. The result is a service that clients describe as dependable, approachable and genuinely helpful for day-to-day financial administration.

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Reviews

Reviews are taken from publicly available sources.

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Donna Riordan15 October 2025

Great team who are professional and can help you with all your bookkeeping requirements. Excellent service

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Anthony Holmes29 September 2025

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Amy and the team at AJA Services in Cairns have been such a big help with my bookkeeping. They made managing my accounts in Xero simple and stress-free, and always explain things in a way that’s easy to understand. Professional, reliable, and responsive, I highly recommend them to anyone needing bookkeeping or Xero support in Cairns.

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Christopher Douglas24 February 2020

Amazing company, couldnt say enough good things about them.

Bookkeepers in Cairns compared

Ordered by rating, weighted by the number of reviews — businesses with only a handful of reviews do not jump to the top automatically. 5 businesses in this category in Cairns are compared.

RankProviderRatingReviewsOpen Sat.
1AJA Bookkeeping Services (this page)★ 5,03No
2Careful Books★ 5,02No
3Tactical Bookkeeping★ 5,010No
4A1 Bookkeeping Cairns★ 5,06No
5Premier Bookkeeping & BAS★ 5,03No
Contact
Working hours
Monday09:00–17:00
Tuesday09:00–17:00
Wednesday09:00–17:00
Thursday09:00–17:00
Friday09:00–16:30
SaturdayClosed
SundayClosed