Tradies Accountant

What Tradies Accountant does

Tradies Accountant (legal entity Tradies Accountant (Qld) Pty Ltd) is a Brisbane-headquartered specialist accounting firm founded in 2015 by Bryn Harwood, exclusively serving Australian trade and construction businesses. Its core service portfolio covers daily bookkeeping, BAS lodgement, payroll processing, tax returns and planning, ASIC compliance, FBT, ATO liaison, and outsourced CFO services, with a dedicated Queensland Building and Construction Commission (QBCC) Minimum Financial Requirements compliance offering for licensed builders. The firm operates a pick-and-choose, quote-based pricing model with no fixed monthly bundles, billing multi-year bespoke engagements and serving clients ranging from small subcontractors to construction businesses with up to 60 staff.

Name

Tradies Accountant

Legal name

Tradies Accountant (Qld) Pty Ltd

Website

https://tradiesaccountant.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2015

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Tradies Accountant is a Brisbane-based specialist accounting and bookkeeping firm serving Australian trade and construction businesses, offering tax, BAS, payroll, CFO services, QBCC compliance, and bespoke Microsoft PowerApps and AI automation built on Xero, MYOB, and Business Central.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Construction Industry Accounting & Bookkeeping Services

NAICS

Offices of Certified Public Accountants (541211), Accounting, Tax Preparation, Bookkeeping, and Payroll Services (54121)

SIC

Services-Computer Processing & Data Preparation (7374)

akta.pro primary industry

Accounting & Bookkeeping Services (BPAHABAC)

akta.pro secondary industries

Expense Management & Reimbursements Administration (BPACAIAH), Expense Management & T&E Audit (Employee Expenses, Corporate Cards) (BPAAAGAE)

Keywords

• Construction accounting services
• Trade business bookkeeping
• QBCC compliance services
• Construction CFO services
• Trade tax compliance

Headquarters

HQ city

Kangaroo Point

HQ country

Australia

HQ region

Oceania

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Professional Services (Bookkeeping & Accounting): Full-service bookkeeping and accounting services including daily bookkeeping, payroll processing, BAS returns, financial statements, and ASIC compliance for trade and construction businesses. Billed on a per-service or bespoke pricing basis.
2. Tax Services: Taxation guidance including tax returns, annual tax planning, FBT returns, and tax compliance. Positioned as a core service for audit risk mitigation and correct business structure implementation.
3. CFO Services: Outsourced CFO service delivering external financial statements, board-ready reports, cash flow management, and strategic financial insight. Targets growing trade businesses seeking financial visibility.
4. Microsoft Development & AI Solutions: Custom application development within the Microsoft ecosystem (PowerApps, Business Central, Dynamics), including AI-driven accounts payable, payroll automation, and predictive analytics solutions for construction clients.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Tradies Accountant is a specialist Australian accounting and bookkeeping firm that serves trade and construction businesses with full-service daily bookkeeping, payroll processing, BAS lodgements, tax returns, annual tax planning, ASIC compliance, outsourced CFO services, and QBCC Minimum Financial Requirements compliance. Layered on top of these accounting services, the firm designs and delivers custom Microsoft-based technology solutions — PowerApps, Dynamics 365 Business Central, Power BI dashboards and AI models built on Azure Machine Learning — that automate accounts payable, payroll and timesheet workflows for construction clients.

Product overview

Tradies Accountant offers a suite of accounting, bookkeeping, and technology services for the Australian trade and construction industry. The core service portfolio consists of Bookkeeping Services, Accounting Services (tax), CFO Services, and QBCC MFR compliance services. Built on top of these accounting foundations, the company offers technology add-ons including Automated Accounts Payable, Microsoft Construction Applications (PowerApps, Business Central, Dynamics 365), AI Document Automation, and Email Finance Agent. The product architecture combines traditional financial services with custom Microsoft and AI-powered automation solutions.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Bookkeeping Services Full-service bookkeeping tailored for trade and construction businesses, handling day-to-day invoices, bills, payroll, bank reconciliations and BAS lodgements so owners can focus on-site work and growth.
• Tax & Accounting Services
• Outsourced CFO Services
• QBCC MFR Compliance Services
• Automated Accounts Payable (Buildertrend Integration)
• Microsoft Construction Applications (PowerApps & Business Central)

Quantifiable outcome

• Custom payroll automation using PowerApps with Employment Hero integration saves approximately 0.5 full-time employee equivalent per client
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration9 records

AI capability8 records

Feature5 records

Partnerships

Eleven partnerships are on record, tiered core and supporting.

• XerocoreTechnology or IntegrationXero is an online accounting software platform connecting businesses with accountants, bookkeepers, banks and enterprise apps. Tradies Accountant holds Xero Gold Champion Partner status, indicating certified expertise and close integration with Xero for client bookkeeping and accounting workflows.
• MYOBcoreTechnology or IntegrationMYOB offers business management solutions including accounting, payroll, payments, POS, CRM and professional tax solutions. Tradies Accountant integrates MYOB into its service offerings for trade business clients.
• BuildertrendcoreTechnology or IntegrationBuildertrend is a leading project management software trusted by builders, remodelers and contractors. Tradies Accountant has developed certified expertise and custom integrations linking Buildertrend to Microsoft Business Central and accounts payable automation.
• MicrosoftcoreTechnology or IntegrationMicrosoft Business Central, Dynamics 365, PowerApps, Power BI and Azure Machine Learning form the core technology stack for custom AI and automation solutions developed by Tradies Accountant for construction clients.
• Employment HerocoreTechnology or IntegrationEmployment Hero is an HR and payroll platform. Tradies Accountant has built custom PowerApps applications that automate timesheets and payroll processing, integrating seamlessly with Employment Hero for construction clients.
• simPROsupportingTechnology or IntegrationsimPRO is a field service management software platform helping trade contractors manage operations in office and field. Tradies Accountant leverages simPRO data for integrated accounting and financial management.
• AroFlosupportingTechnology or IntegrationAroFlo is a field service management solution. Tradies Accountant integrates AroFlo with Microsoft Business Central to automate business processes and reduce manual data entry for construction clients.
• TradeMuttsupportingGTM or Marketing PartnerTradeMutt is a social impact workwear brand focused on mental health in the blue-collar community. Tradies Accountant partners with TradeMutt as part of community and industry advocacy targeting tradies.
• HIA (Housing Industry Association)supportingGTM or Marketing PartnerHIA is Australia's peak residential building, renovation and development industry association. Tradies Accountant partners with HIA to reach trade business members and promote industry services.
• ASOFIA (Interior Fitout Association)supportingGTM or Marketing PartnerThe Interior Fitout Association (formerly ASOFIA) delivers business information and networking to businesses in the interior fitout industry. Tradies Accountant collaborates with ASOFIA to reach fitout trade members.
• Rostron Carlyle Lawyers (RCR)supportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerRostron Carlyle Lawyers is a commercial law firm servicing corporate, commercial, property, litigation, insolvency and construction matters. Tradies Accountant refers clients and collaborates on construction legal and compliance matters.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Others

• Xero: Global cloud accounting platform of which Tradies Accountant is a Gold Champion Partner. Comparable because Xero's SMB bookkeeping and BAS lodgement capabilities directly overlap with Tradies Accountant's core services, and Xero's growing AI features represent both a distribution channel and competitive threat.
• simPRO: Brisbane-headquartered field service management software for trade contractors, electricians and plumbers. Comparable as a technology partner integrated into Tradies Accountant's Microsoft Business Central workflows, and as an adjacent ecosystem player serving the same trade SMB base.
• MYOB: Australia-headquartered business management platform covering accounting, payroll and practice management. Comparable as a core technology partner integrated into Tradies Accountant's service offering, and as an ecosystem player whose native automation features could compete with the firm's bespoke PowerApps work.
• Buildertrend: US-headquartered construction project management software widely adopted by Australian residential builders and remodelers. Comparable because Tradies Accountant has built certified integrations between Buildertrend and Microsoft Business Central for accounts payable automation, making it both an enabling platform and a potential disintermediation risk.

Broad incumbents

• Crowe Australasia: Australian accounting and advisory firm with significant construction industry exposure serving builders and contractors. Comparable because it offers bookkeeping, tax compliance and advisory services to trade SMBs across multiple states.
• Pitcher Partners: Australian mid-tier accounting firm with a construction industry group serving builders and trade contractors. Comparable because it competes for the same licensed builder and trade SMB market, particularly in Queensland and Victoria where Tradies Accountant operates.
• BDO Australia: Top-tier Australian accounting and advisory firm with a dedicated construction and property practice serving builders, developers and trade businesses. Comparable because it competes for the same trade-SMB client base across bookkeeping, tax compliance and CFO services, though from a broader full-service positioning.
• William Buck: Australian mid-tier accounting and advisory firm serving construction and trade clients with bookkeeping, tax and business advisory services. Comparable because it targets the same SMB trade segment and offers outsourced CFO-style advisory, albeit at a larger firm scale with broader industry coverage.
• RSM Australia: Global mid-tier accounting network with an Australian construction and real estate practice serving SMB builders and trade businesses. Comparable because it competes for similar outsourced bookkeeping, BAS, tax and CFO engagements from the trade vertical.

Regional players

• Azets Australia: Nordic-rooted accounting and advisory firm with an Australian presence serving SMB clients across multiple verticals including construction. Comparable in service mix (bookkeeping, tax, payroll, advisory) but primarily competes in different geographies than Tradies Accountant's Australian trade niche.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance2 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles6 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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