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Find Bookkeeper . September 2026

Bookkeeping – Back to Basics

10 Essential Bookkeeping Tips for Tradies

As a tradie, you’re likely flying solo when it comes to managing your business’s books. This

means you must find a balance between your core work and staying on top of your

numbers.

Here are 10 practical bookkeeping tips for tradies to help you stay organised and ensure your

financial processes are running smoothly.

1. Use Job Numbers for Better Tracking

Having unique identifiers to help distinguish one job from another reduces the risk of

confusion or mix-ups. As your business grows and you take on more clients, job numbers

become even more critical for tracking progress payments, and outstanding balances. You

can also assign expenses to a specific job to help ensure you are charging the client correctly,

increasing your profit margin.

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Accountant . June 2026

Understanding the Proposed Capital Gains Tax and Negative Gearing Changes

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