Electricians
Accounting support for sole traders and electrical businesses managing vehicles, tools, materials, subcontractors, employees and growing workloads.
Tradies & contractors
Accounting support that keeps your trade business moving.
Practical accounting, tax and business support for electricians, plumbers, builders and other trade contractors. I help keep the paperwork under control, the numbers clear and your obligations on track while you focus on the work.
BAS, bookkeeping and tax returns
Payroll, STP and super support
Cash flow and tax planning
QBCC financial reporting support
Based in Albany Creek, supporting trade businesses across Brisbane North and Australia-wide.
Who this is for
Support for trade businesses at every stage.
Whether you work alone, employ a small team or operate through a company or trust, the accounting needs to fit the way your business actually runs.
Plumbers
Help with bookkeeping, BAS, tax, payroll and business reporting for plumbing contractors balancing jobs, materials, call-outs and labour costs.
Builders & QBCC contractors
Annual accounts, tax and QBCC financial support for licensed contractors needing reliable records and visibility over their financial position.
Other trade contractors
Support for carpenters, painters, tilers, concreters, landscapers, air-conditioning technicians and other service-based trades.
Built for trade businesses
Accounting that reflects what happens on the ground.
Trade businesses have their own moving parts: materials, vehicles, subcontractors, employees, progress claims, uneven cash flow and jobs that do not always line up neatly with reporting dates. The accounting should help make those moving parts easier to manage.
Vehicles, tools and equipment
Materials and job costs
Employees, wages and super
Subcontractors and TPAR data
GST, BAS and PAYG instalments
Cash flow between jobs
Companies, trusts and sole traders
QBCC reporting and financial capacity
How I can help
The support your business needs, connected in one place.
Choose the services you need now and add support as the business grows. Each area is handled with the wider business and tax position in mind.
Business Accounting
Annual accounts and tax support for sole traders, companies and trusts, with the numbers explained clearly.
Learn more →BAS & IAS
GST, PAYG withholding and instalment obligations reviewed, prepared and lodged on time.
Learn more →Bookkeeping & Xero
Keep transactions, bank reconciliations, suppliers and contractor payments organised throughout the year.
Learn more →Payroll, STP & Super
Practical Xero payroll support, STP finalisation, super setup and help keeping payroll records reconciled.
Learn more →Tax Planning
Estimate the tax position before year end, understand available options and avoid being caught by surprise.
Learn more →Queensland contractors
QBCC Accounting & Reporting
Financial statements, annual reporting, MFR support and reviews of current ratio, net tangible assets and maximum revenue.
View QBCC support →Why 85 Accounting
Straightforward support without adding more admin to your week.
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Direct access
You deal directly with me, so questions do not get lost between different staff members or departments.
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Clear explanations
You get practical explanations of what is due, what the numbers mean and what needs your attention.
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Connected support
Bookkeeping, BAS, payroll, tax and advisory work are considered together rather than treated as isolated jobs.
Common questions
Accounting for tradies FAQs.
Do you work with sole traders as well as companies?
Yes. I work with sole traders, partnerships, companies and trusts, from one-person operations through to established businesses with employees and subcontractors.
Can you help with vehicles, tools and equipment purchases?
Yes. I can help review the tax, GST and cash-flow implications and make sure purchases are recorded correctly. The treatment depends on the asset, how it is used and the rules applying at the time.
Can you handle BAS, payroll and annual tax together?
Yes. Services can be combined so the bookkeeping, BAS, payroll, year-end accounts and tax returns work from the same underlying records.
Can you help with contractor payments and TPAR reporting?
Yes. I can review how contractor details and payments are recorded, prepare the Taxable Payments Annual Report where required and help improve the process for future years.
Do you provide QBCC accounting support?
Yes. I can assist with financial statements, annual financial information, MFR reporting where required and reviews of the key financial measures relevant to your licence. See the dedicated QBCC Accounting & Reporting page.
Can you help if my records are behind?
Yes. We can first establish what is outstanding, prioritise the urgent obligations and agree on a practical plan to bring the records and lodgements up to date.
Who else I help
Support shaped around the client, not just the form.
Real Estate Professionals
Tax and accounting support for sales agents, property managers and agency owners.
Investors
Support for rental properties, share portfolios, capital gains and more complex investment affairs.
Professionals
Accounting and tax support for consultants, advisers and professional service businesses.
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Need an accountant who understands how trade businesses operate?
Book a free initial chat to discuss your business, current setup and the areas where you need support.