Industries · Tradies & Construction

Accounting support built for tradies & construction.

Quotes from the ute, subbies to pay, TPAR to lodge and a vehicle full of deductible tools. SML keeps trade businesses compliant and shows which jobs actually make money.

Where the money leaks

The pressure points we see in tradies & construction.

  • Invoices go out late because the paperwork happens after dark.
  • Contractor payments that trigger TPAR reporting obligations many trades never hear about until the ATO asks.
  • Vehicle, tools and equipment costs claimed on guesswork instead of records.
  • Subcontractor or employee? Getting it wrong can create back-dated super obligations.
  • Busy all year, but no idea which jobs made money and which quietly lost it.

What SML handles

Done together, with the records behind it.

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TPAR preparation & lodgement

Taxable Payments Annual Report for building and construction handled on time, every August.

Vehicle & equipment deductions

Logbooks, asset write-offs and depreciation set up so claims survive review.

Contractor vs employee review

Payment arrangements checked against super and withholding obligations before they become a problem.

Job-level profitability

Simple job tracking so you can see margin by project, not just a yearly total.

BAS, payroll & super for crews

The compliance layer handled together, with clear records behind it.

Free self-check · 3 minutes

Busy on the tools but not sure the business itself is making money?

Take the free Business Money Health Check — ten quick questions, an instant score out of 100, and your weakest area pinpointed. Or go deeper with our Second Opinion Review: if we can't identify $500 of savings or cost-risks in writing, it's free.

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From the Knowledge Hub

Guides worth reading before we talk.

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KS-007

Motor Vehicle Expenses for Business

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KS-006

Claiming Business Deductions

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KS-003

Superannuation Guarantee for Employers

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KS-015

Accounts Receivable Follow-Up

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Next step

Talk to someone who knows your industry's numbers.

Book a conversation with SML and bring the issue you want fixed first — we'll shape the bookkeeping, BAS, payroll and tax around how your business actually runs.

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