Accountants for tradies and builders in Melbourne
Spend your time on the tools, not the paperwork.
- Free first consultation
- Fees agreed upfront
- Reply within one business day
- CPA & CA qualified
Whether you're a sole trader with a ute and a set of tools or running a building company with a crew and subcontractors, the paperwork doesn't stop when the job's done. BAS, contractor payments, payroll, super and tax all need to be right, usually while you're on site.
We look after the numbers for electricians, plumbers, carpenters, builders, landscapers and other trades, so you know what you've earned, what you owe and what you can claim.
We work with clients across Melbourne from our offices in Mount Waverley, Port Melbourne and North Melbourne.
Problems we solve every week
Tax bills that catch you by surprise
We plan through the year and help you put money aside for tax and BAS, so the bill at tax time isn't a shock.
Tax returns & planning →Receipts in the glovebox, books months behind
We'll get your bookkeeping up to date and set up Xero so you can snap receipts on your phone.
Bookkeeping →Not sure if your subbies are contractors or employees
Getting it wrong can mean unpaid super and penalties. We'll help you work out where you stand and what you need to pay.
Payroll & super →Thinking about going from sole trader to a company
We'll show you the numbers for each structure, including tax, asset protection and running costs, before you decide.
Company & trust setup →How we help
Pick what you need now and add more as the business grows.
Tax returns & compliance
Returns for you and your business, with every legitimate deduction for tools, vehicles and protective gear considered.
Learn more →BAS & GST
BAS prepared and lodged on time, and help working out when you need to register for GST.
Learn more →Payroll
Pay runs, Single Touch Payroll and super for your apprentices and team.
Learn more →Bookkeeping
Books kept up to date, so you always know where the business stands.
Learn more →Company & trust setup
The right structure as you grow, from sole trader to company or trust.
Learn more →Xero accounting
Xero set up for quotes, invoices and receipts on your phone.
Learn more →Getting started is easy
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Free consultation
Tell us what's going on and what you need.
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A clear plan and price
Only what you need, with the fee agreed upfront.
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We take care of it
A qualified team you can call whenever a question comes up.
Frequently asked questions
Do I need to lodge a taxable payments annual report (TPAR)?
If your business provides building and construction services and pays contractors to do that work, you'll generally need to lodge one. The TPAR is due by 28 August each year, and we can prepare and lodge it for you.
Do I have to pay super for my subcontractors?
Sometimes. If a contractor is paid mainly for their labour, you may need to pay super for them even if they have an ABN. We'll help you work out who's covered.
When do I need to register for GST?
Once your GST turnover reaches $75,000 a year, or is expected to. Some tradies register earlier so they can claim GST credits on tools and materials. We'll help you decide what suits you.
Can I claim my ute or van?
Usually, if you use it for work. How much you can claim depends on who owns the vehicle, how much it's used for work and the records you keep, such as a logbook. We'll help you claim it correctly.
Should I be a sole trader or a company?
It depends on your income, your risk and your plans. A company can offer asset protection and a lower tax rate on profits kept in the business, but it costs more to run. We'll compare the options using your numbers.
Let's talk about your business
Book a free, no-obligation chat with the team.