Meet the Sunshine Coast Bookkeeping Team
With over 26 years experience, Cando Accounts is dedicated to helping you do what You do best ….. Your Business
Our management and team are passionate about what we do!
Jenny May
Cando Manager
Jenny has over 40 years of invaluable experience working & managing in bookkeeping, accounting, manufacturing, retail, hospitality and small business. Jenny has vast knowledge in the areas of accounting, taxation, bookkeeping, purchasing & sales and accounting applications. She has also managed payroll for up to 500 employees.
Jenny started this business in 2000 on the Sunshine Coast, after seeing a great need for a local bookkeeping service that has an understanding of how small business works & offers excellence in service.
She also offers affordability and a commitment to sharing knowledge with business owners so that they have better financial control and understanding of their own business.
Since 2000 the business has grown substantially due to word of mouth referrals by both clients and Accountants. As proof of this Jenny now manages a team of seven qualified bookkeepers.
All work is either completed or administered by her.


Bronwyn
Bronwyn is an experienced and dynamic bookkeeping professional who is passionate about supporting the success of her clients’ businesses.
A Registered BAS Agent, Certified Xero Advisor and Xero Payroll Certified, Bronwyn also holds a Degree in Commerce, majoring in Accounting. She brings a wealth of knowledge and practical experience across all aspects of bookkeeping, from day-to-day processing through to payroll, BAS and reporting.
This gives Bronwyn the wealth of knowledge to offer your business the high level of bookkeeping you are looking for, from data entry through to payroll and financial reporting.
Bronwyn works proactively with both new and established businesses, assisting with setup, ongoing bookkeeping, payroll management and supporting internal business development, all while maintaining high professional standards in line with industry requirements.

Trudy
Trudy is a highly experienced bookkeeping professional with over 25 years’ experience across a wide range of businesses. She brings extensive knowledge across all aspects of bookkeeping, including payroll, financial reporting and ATO compliance requirements.
She is friendly, approachable and professional, with a strong commitment to delivering efficient, outstanding service. Trudy takes pride in supporting clients to stay compliant while also improving financial processes and streamlining day-to-day operations.
Holding an Advanced Diploma in Accounting and being Xero certified, Trudy combines practical expertise with a proactive approach, ensuring clients receive accurate, reliable and timely financial information to support their business success.

Kathy
Kathy is a highly committed accounting professional with a solid academic background and diverse experience. She is friendly, honest and approachable, with a natural ability to communicate clearly and build strong, trusted relationships with clients and stakeholders.
Detail-oriented and adaptable to change, Kathy thrives in customer-focused roles where she brings a proactive and supportive approach. She upholds the highest standards of professional conduct, including integrity, confidentiality, competence and diligence, in line with the requirements of the Tax Practitioners Board (TPB) for registered professionals.

Deb
Deb specialises in managing Xero bookkeeping for tradies. She will tailor a service to your needs and will communicate clearly so you can keep your financials up to date and clearly understand where you are with your business. Deb is a registered BAS Agent and has 35 years of bookkeeping and payroll experience. She is experienced in cash flow management and will keep your accounts and compliances totally up to date.
Deb is friendly, honest, approachable and a great communicator.

Jenny Joosten
Jenny has more than 22 years’ experience in bookkeeping and business management.
She has also spent over a decade in accounting firms so can complete all your bookkeeping processes right through to end of financial year reports. She likes nothing more than a challenge and has never come across a set of accounts she can’t sort out. Rescue jobs are her speciality and she prides herself on presenting a meaningful set of financials to assist business owners in making profitable decisions for their business. Jenny is a fully qualified and is also a Xero Certified Advisor and fully Payroll Certified.

Karen (Kaz)
Kaz is a highly experienced Bookkeeper, BAS Agent, and certified Xero Advisor and Xero Partner, with over 40 years’ experience in bookkeeping and accounts.
She has worked as a qualified bookkeeper for more than a decade and spent three years working within an accounting practice. Kaz has extensive hands-on experience in Xero, including reconciliations, payroll, BAS and IAS, management reporting and year-end preparation.
Known for her calm and friendly approach, Kaz enjoys transforming messy files into clean, accurate data and helping business owners feel supported, confident and in control of their finances.
Outside of work Kaz enjoys spending time with her squish-faced fur babies and her husband Wes.

Sylvia
Sylvia is a highly experienced finance professional with over 20 years’ experience across a range of roles, from managing the end-to-end finance function for small businesses to delivering management accounting and financial analysis for larger organisations in both Australia and the UK.
Sylvia is approachable, professional and detail-oriented, with a strong ability to communicate clearly and build trusted relationships with clients and stakeholders. Sylvia specialises in Xero bookkeeping, ensuring accurate financial records, streamlined processes and meaningful reporting that supports confident decision-making.
A Chartered Accountant, Bachelor of Commerce graduate and registered BAS Agent, Sylvia brings a strong analytical mindset and a proactive approach to her work. She upholds high professional standards, including integrity, confidentiality, competence and diligence, in line with the expectations of the Tax Practitioners Board (TPB).
As our valued customer our commitment to you is that assistance is just a phone away.
Find out about our small business bookkeeping expertise today,
contact us now on 0421 317 175