Bookkeeping for Tradies: 7 Ways to Stop Profit Leaks

Bookkeeping for tradies managing construction job costing and payroll compliance.

We keep your asset register and bookkeeping records organised for your accountant. Ask your tax agent about depreciation and any asset write-off rules that apply to your business.

7. Cash Flow Forecasting and Retention Tracking

On larger commercial jobs, retention money (funds the client holds back until defects are fixed) can really affect your cash flow if you’re not tracking when it’s due for release.

We build cash flow forecasts that account for milestone payments, payroll, and retention releases, so you always have a realistic picture of your working capital for the next 90 days.

What a Registered BAS Agent Actually Handles For You

The real value of good bookkeeping for tradies is in the work you don’t see. When you work with About Business Bookkeeping, you’re not just hiring someone to reconcile a bank feed, you’re getting a properly qualified team behind your books.

As Registered BAS Agents, we’re authorised by the Tax Practitioners Board to prepare and lodge your BAS, GST, and payroll compliance, and to deal with the ATO directly on your behalf.

When legislation changes, we update your systems. When STP Phase 2 mapping needs adjusting, we handle it. When an employee has a question about leave loading, we’ve got the records ready to sort it out quickly. That means your project managers can focus on delivering quality work, on time and on budget.

Get Your Trade Business’s Books Sorted

Stop guessing whether a job actually made you money. Stop losing sleep over payroll rules, missed variations, and messy supplier statements.

Since 2008, Jacqui Cubis and the team at About Business Bookkeeping have supported trade and construction businesses across Sydney and the Central Coast. If your books are already a mess, our Rescue Bookkeeping team can untangle historical errors and get you back to an accurate, up-to-date position.

Let our Central Coast Registered BAS Agents take care of the compliance side, so you can quote with confidence, protect your cash, and grow your crew safely.

Ready to stop the profit leaks? Contact our bookkeeping team today to talk through your construction business.

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