Ben Ellingsen

Principal

My passion is helping our clients achieve their financial goals. I’ve been in public practice for almost 19 years and throughout that time I’ve helped many clients do just that, achieve their financial goals. As a qualified Accountant and Financial Planner, I am in a privileged position to be able to provide our clients with a holistic range of financial services from tax minimisation to business development, investment advice to personal insurance establishment.

My family provide the perspective in my life. I am fortunate enough to be married to an amazing woman in Kym, and have four fabulous children - Lydia, Isabella, Daniel and Reuben.

Louise Armstrong

Practice Manager

Originally from Mount Isa, North West Queensland, I started work in the radio industry. I became a stay at home mum for 10 years to my three beautiful children and then we made the big move down south to Gympie in 2012 to be closer to family. I joined the Kingdom Financial team in 2013 starting in reception and have worked my way to my current position as Practice Manager.

Chloe Hayes

Senior Accountant

I have completed a Bachelor of Business at the University of the Sunshine Coast, majoring in Accounting and minoring in marketing.  In 2017 I completed the Certified Practising Accountant (CPA) qualifications.  I attend client’s taxation compliance, superannuation fund compliance, business activity statements plus a range of other tasks.  I strive to gain the best tax position for clients and aim to improve their bottom line

Amrik Bhatty

Senior Accountant

Ash Carey

Intermediate Accountant

I have been a part of the accounting industry for five years. During this time, I completed my Certificate IV in Finance and Mortgage Broking which allowed me to work in the Finance Industry for two years before returning back to accounting with Kingdom Financial in 2016.

Lou Riley

Intermediate Accountant

I have completed a Bachelor of Business (Accounting) and am now studying towards CPA qualification. Originally from Gympie, my experience working with companies range from small business to international in accounting and administrative management. Joining Kingdom Financial in February 2016, my responsibilities included Business Activity Statements (BAS) and Xero set up and training for our clients.

Bridget Siljac

Intermediate Accountant

From the age of 16, I have spent the majority of my working career in the accounting industry. I moved to Gympie with my family in late 2016 from the Sunshine Coast and am proud to have been working with the Kingdom Financial team since August 2016. I have recently joined the Tax Team and enjoy the challenge it brings.

Shirley Mountfort

Intermediate Accountant

Before venturing from over the ditch with my husband and three teenagers, I worked as a bookkeeper for a Chemicals business for seven years. I joined Kingdom Financial in 2016 as an Intermediate Accountant specialising in Xero. In my downtime I enjoy travelling and have been fortunate enough to have visited foreign countries on more than one occasion.

Fiona Smith

Intermediate Accountant

I began my accounting career in 2012 in Ingham. Prior to this I owned and operated a small business in Cardwell for 22 years. In April 2016 I joined the Kingdom Financial team. Outside of work I enjoy the outdoor sports of bushwalking and kayaking.

Danielle Job

BAS Manager

Originally from Parkes, NSW moved to Gympie during senior years at school. Before joining the Kingdom Financial team in July 2017 was working for a local Project Manager as the inhouse Bookkeeper then transitioned to Personal Assistant and Project Manager. Now I enjoy working as part of the BAS team at the firm and managing all ASIC affairs. Outside of work I enjoy being outdoors camping, water skiing, and fishing.

Emma Glover

Corporate Services Manager

Born and bred in Gympie, I am the youngest of 3 children. I graduated from Gympie State High School in 2017 with a certificate 1 and 2 in Business, certificate 2 in Retail and a certificate 2 and 3 in Hospitality. I joined the Kingdom Financial team in January 2018 as receptionist and in my spare time I take dance classes and teach dance to young kids.

Tiera Cartwright

Receptionist

I was born in Wollongong NSW but moved to Gympie with my family in 2006. I graduated from James Nash High School in 2017 and joined the Kingdom Financial Planning team as Receptionist in 2018. In March 2020 I took on the role of Receptionist for both Kingdom Financial Accounting and Financial Planning. I am currently undergoing study to complete my certificate 3 in business whilst working full time.