Find an independent accountant for your trade business

Who this pathway may suit

Sole traders, contractors, trade businesses and service teams seeking accounting, tax or business support.

Common questions and needs

• Quoting, invoicing and job records
• Vehicles, tools and equipment records
• Subcontractors, employees, payroll and GST/BAS questions
• Project cash flow, structure and growth decisions

Why people make this enquiry

• The business is moving from sole trader to company or employing staff
• Project costs, vehicles or tools are difficult to track
• Subcontractor and GST records need a clearer process
• The owner needs better visibility over cash flow between jobs

Prepare a useful brief

• Trade, business structure and operating locations
• Vehicle, tool, equipment and project records
• Employee, subcontractor, payroll and BAS information
• The timing, decision or reporting problem you want to discuss

Do not include passwords, tax file numbers, bank credentials or private keys in an initial enquiry.

Questions for a prospective professional

• Have you worked with businesses using subcontractors or project records?
• What should be tracked for vehicles, tools and equipment?
• Which GST, BAS or payroll work is within your registration and scope?
• Can you support a one-off issue or an ongoing business relationship?

How the referral process works

Tell us what you need, your timing and whether local or remote support matters. We review the brief and may share it with an independent professional who appears potentially relevant. They decide whether to respond, and you decide whether to proceed under a separate engagement.

Professional considerations

We do not provide trade-business accounting, tax or BAS services. Any advice, preparation or lodgement is performed by the independent professional under terms agreed with you.

Related guides

• Record-keeping fundamentals for small business
• Navigating GST requirements
• Understanding payroll obligations
• Cash-flow management strategies

Frequently asked questions

Is this only for builders?

No. The page is for trade and service businesses including electricians, plumbers, carpenters, landscapers, builders and subcontractors.

Can sole traders enquire?

Yes. Include your current structure and the work needed; any decision to change structure is discussed with an independent professional.

Does this platform act as a BAS agent?

No. If BAS work is needed, ask the independent professional about their registration and scope.