Bookkeeping Services for Tradies

4 Reasons to Outsource Your Bookkeeping

Bookkeeping for construction and trades businesses is complex because most of their work is done on a project basis, and no two projects are the same. This means you need a reliable system to track every project, manage lumpy income and bills, and ensure everyone gets paid correctly and on time. There's heaps of benefits to outsourced bookkeeping, but here's a few that

1. Improve Receipt & Invoice Management
When you outsource your bookkeeping, you’ll get set up with automated receipt and invoice management. We think you’ll like the sound of this:
Ditch the paperwork: No more receipts in the glovebox – enjoy organised, digital storage.
Simplify invoicing: Create and send professional invoices in minutes, directly from your bookkeeping system.
Get paid faster: Automate invoice reminders and follow-up, ensuring timely payments.
2. Better Financial Processes & Structures
You might be great at building a house or managing commercial construction projects, but poor financial processes can make things like cash flow turn into big problems. Outsourced bookkeeping helps you to:
Eliminate chaos: Implement clear financial processes for quotes, payments, and supplier management.
Reduce errors: Say goodbye to ad-hoc payments and missed deadlines with structured workflows.
Improve cash flow: Predictable weekly supplier payments to maintain healthy cash flow.
3. Relief from Bookkeeping Admin
Your time is best spent either on the tools, managing your team or ensuring your projects are on track. Outsourced bookkeeping helps to:
Free up your time: Focus on your core business while experts handle the bookkeeping burden.
Reduce stress: Leave the financial complexities to the professionals and enjoy peace of mind.
Stay compliant: Ensure your business adheres to all tax and accounting regulations.
4. Get Your Project and Accounting Software Talking
If you’re not using cloud-based accounting software to run your business, we can help you with a seamless Xero implementation . Integrating your bookkeeping and accounting software with other business systems can deliver game-changing efficiencies for any business. But the benefits are amplified for trades-based companies who use software manage projects. Here’s why:
Save time: Seamlessly track project costs and budgets within your existing Xero platform.
Boost accuracy: No more manual data entry – expenses and invoices automatically flow into Xero.
Gain insights: Gain real-time visibility into project profitability and cash flow.

Benefits of Bookkeeping with BlueRock

OK. We've established why outsourcing the books is a game-changer for construction and trades businesses. Here's why BlueRock is the perfect partner for your business.

Support when you need it

Our efficient processes and systems do the heavy lifting for a transparent fixed fee. But your dedicated finance expert is just a phone call away to support you day-to-day.

Pay for what you need

From large construction companies to sole traders, we help businesses of all sizes. Just choose the level of support you need and pay as you go. No commitments, no advisory fees and no surprise invoices.

Communication & integration

We know you don't like emails. Our finance experts will integrate your existing bookkeeping data into our system. The process is simple. The results? Reliable and accurate books with fewer client and supplier emails.

Seamless onboarding

From the moment you entrust your bookkeeping to BlueRock, we'll create a strong relationship with all business stakeholders. We’ll provide a robust QA process, audit your current practices and get your books humming.