Accountant for Tradies & Builders
Because it’s time to tighten up your financial leaks.
- Get in control of your business
- Gain Confidence + Peace of Mind
- Build a System & Process that works
Run a better Business, starting today
From cash flow to compliance, pricing to planning — we make the numbers make sense, so you can grow with confidence.
Simplified Systems
Your toolbox doesn’t need spreadsheets – we bring structure that works for tradies.
Job Clarity
We track profitability so you know what’s worth quoting – and what’s not.
Team Support
From apprentice to growing crew, we’ve got your payroll and compliance sorted.
Cash Control
Get paid faster, manage materials, and stop losing sleep over tax.
After-Hours Accounting
Bookkeeping that works late, so you don’t have to.
Compliance Covered
Ensuring you're compliant and lodged on time, knowledge in hand and smile on face.
“Illumin8 practice what they preach. They're forward-thinking & engage with their clients.”
Andrew Hall
Foundation Builders
Growing a business is hard, we're here to help
We believe in small businesses. Heck, we are one. And we’re ready to bring order to your systems and give you the confidence to kick business goals.
From POS and inventory to job tracking, dashboards, and payroll.
With smart integrations and automation, we streamline your operations and give you real-time visibility without the tech headache.
Starting, scaling,
sustaining or selling?
When your accounting is done with Illumin8 you’ll gain clarity on your profits, margins, and cash flow.
- Full-stack accounting support
- Strategy meets systems
- Built for modern brands
End-to-end tax and compliance support designed to keep you on track, minimise surprises, and maximise financial outcomes. Learn more.
- BAS, IAS, and annual tax returns submitted on time, every time.
- Entity structure advice to align with tax efficiency and personal goals.
- ASIC compliance and corporate registry management.
- Tax planning sessions to reduce surprises and optimise outcomes.
- Real-time accounting updates and reconciliations.
- Proactive alerts on upcoming obligations and strategic opportunities.
Efficient, automated bookkeeping and payroll systems that give you clarity, control, and confidence in your numbers. Learn more.
- Regular reconciliations for up-to-date data
- Payroll processing including award interpretation
- GST and PAYG tracking and lodgements
- Process design, system setup and automation
- Receipt capture, accounts payable, and cash flow management
- Customised dashboard or reporting setup
Forward-focused advisory that aligns business performance with personal goals—through insight, planning, and accountable decision-making. Learn more.
- Regular business performance reviews tailored to client goals
- Deep-dive strategy workshops
- Forecasting, budgeting, and scenario planning
- Personal wealth alignment and succession conversations
- Accountability check-ins and decision-making support
- Referral to vetted specialists when outside our lane
Smart systems and automation tailored to your business—saving time, streamlining operations, and boosting visibility. Learn more.
- Review and implementation of app stack based on client needs
- Migration and integration support across platforms
- Time-saving workflow automations
- Staff training and system documentation
- Reporting and dashboard configuration for visibility
- Industry-specific tools for inventory, scheduling, or sales tracking
Comprehensive SMSF support—from setup to succession—ensuring compliance, clarity, and confidence every step of the way. Learn more.
- Self Managed super fund Fund setup, registrations, and trustee education
- Compliance and audit prep throughout the year
- Investment tracking and tax reporting
- Liaison with external wealth partners
- Annual financials and returns prepared and lodged
- Succession and estate strategy discussions
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When your accounting is done with Illumin8 you’ll gain clarity on your profits, margins, and cash flow.
Questions, you should be asking
Do you provide support with applying for loans, funding or grants?
Got growth plans that need funding? Most grants and all banks are going to want to see accurate financial records and reports before dropping that sweet cashola into your account. Our team of experts can provide you with guidance to access grants and loans and help you achieve your goals faster.
Can you set-up or help streamline my accounting and finance processes?
We’ve got our heads in the cloud — in a good way. Using a cloud accounting program and other technology – like adding Stripe so clients can pay your invoices using their credit card – can streamline business processes and drive efficiency. Imagine not spending hours scanning receipts or typing up invoices because those processes are now on autopilot. We’re all about helping you work smarter, not harder.
Do you provide support with cash flow, budgeting and forecasting?
Sorry if it seems as though we’re talking a foreign language, but they’re words and phrases important to every SMB. Making sure you’re invoicing a decent amount of money each month is important, but you also need to think about cash flow, budgeting and forecasting. Because revenue means nothing if you’re underquoting or your customers aren’t paying on time. Money flowing into your business makes life easier and allows you to plan further ahead. We can help you with all of that.
I need expert advice about business planning, can you help?
We can provide you with strategic business advice to help you make the most of the present and plan for the future. That could involve putting together a five-year plan for your business with goals and milestones or workshopping how you can bring on employees or subcontractors while still being profitable, plus a whole lot of other stuff in between.
Can you help with managing company finances?
You’re a genius when it comes to solving problems on the site, but feel overwhelmed when the numbers move from measurements to dollar signs. If you’re still managing your accounts in a notebook or spreadsheet, it’s time to talk to an accountant who can help you streamline the management of your finances with access-anywhere technology. Yep. Say hello to cloud accounting, which brings accurate business metrics to your fingertips, anytime and anywhere.
Do you help with tax compliance and reporting?
If you tend to leave all the thinking about your tax until the end of the financial year and avoid calls with the ATO, you’re not the only one. Without the help of an accountant, tax specialist or bookkeeper it’s easy to become confused by what is required to remain compliant and keep your numbers in the black. As small business tax and accounting specialists, it’s our job to maintain records and reporting and keep you compliant. We’re here to bring you peace of mind when it comes to record keeping and financial reporting, so you can get back to keep building your business.
Why choose Illumin8 for your trades or construction business?
Switching accountants or engaging an accountant for your small business the first time is a big deal. We get it. To help you decide if you’re ready and if we’re ‘the one’, we’ve pulled together some As to frequently asked Qs.
