Accountant for Tradies Australia | WeGrow Accountants
WeGrow Accountants

For builders, electricians, plumbers & trade businesses

Stay on the tools.
We'll handle the rest.

WeGrow Accountants runs the back office for trade businesses across Northern Melbourne and Greater Brisbane. BAS, Xero, payroll, subcontractor super, instant asset write-off, fuel tax credits, end-of-year - under one fixed monthly fee. You quote, you build, you bill. We do the rest.

CPA Practice · Registered Tax Agent #26310751 · Xero Silver Partner · 5.0 Google · 10+ years in tax & advisory

We know what your week looks like

Early starts, supplier runs, site delays, and end-of-day invoicing from the phone are normal. Whether you are quoting jobs in Broadmeadows or running crews through Woolloongabba and the wider Brisbane corridor, there is never spare admin time waiting in the calendar.

The compliance risks are specific: subcontractor super and payroll tax exposure, late BAS, missed write-offs, messy GST timing on deposits and progress claims, and deductions lost because records stayed in the ute glovebox.

We've built the practice around these problems. You don't have to teach us your industry - we already speak it.

From one ute to a crew of fifteen.

Cash flow, invoiced and chased

We get you onto invoicing-on-the-day workflows, automated reminders, and weekly cash-flow visibility. Construction is 27% of Australian insolvencies and cash flow is usually the reason.

Fix cash-flow workflow

BAS, GST & PAYG

Lodged on time, every quarter, with deductions optimised against the ATO's tradie occupation guide.

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Bookkeeping & Xero on your phone

Xero Silver Partner. Receipts photographed from the ute, invoices issued from the job, and BAS auto-prepared from clean books.

Run Xero properly

Subcontractor super & payroll

Apprentice payroll, contractor-vs-employee classification, Single Touch Payroll, workers comp, and super on time.

Review contractor setup

Tools, ute & write-offs

Instant asset write-off planning, vehicle logbook strategy, fuel tax credits, and FBT-aware vehicle choices that match real use.

Plan deductions before June

Structure for growth

When to move from sole trader to company to trust, with asset protection for the family home set up before you need it.

Get structure advice

Built for every stage of a trade business

Sole operator with a ute

ABN, BAS, deductions, and sensible structure from day one.

Adding the first apprentice

Payroll, super, training contract setup, and workers comp done correctly.

Subcontractor crew of 3-10

Job costing, margin reports, contractor compliance, and weekly cash-flow visibility.

Established trade business 10+

Group structures, asset protection, succession planning, and eventual exit.

Instant asset write-off extended in Budget 2026.

The $20,000 instant asset write-off has been extended again. Combined with the right vehicle and FBT positioning, this is one of the highest-impact deductions a trade business has all year. We plan it in March, not June. Read our Budget 2026 write-off guide. EV / FBT changes for utes and commercial vehicles.

Walk in. Or never come in. Either works.

Broadmeadows, VIC

1/34 King William St, Broadmeadows VIC 3047

Mon – Fri · 9:00 am – 5:30 pm AEDT

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Serves Northern Melbourne.

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Woolloongabba, QLD

Office 50, Level 2/87 Ipswich Rd, Woolloongabba QLD 4102

Mon – Fri · 9:00 am – 5:30 pm AEST

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Serves Greater Brisbane, SE Queensland.

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Most of our trade clients work with us remotely - secure file exchange, video consults, signed-by-DocuSign. You can walk in to our Broadmeadows office during office hours; Woolloongabba is by appointment.

What it's like to work with us.

1. First conversation: A 30-minute call to map BAS status, your structure, and where cash is leaking. No pitch, no quote pressure.

2. Engagement: We propose a fixed monthly fee covering what a trade business actually needs - tax, BAS, payroll, bookkeeping, Xero, and year-end. No hourly surprises.

3. Year-round: Quarterly check-ins, faster BAS turnarounds, year-end planned in March not June, and same-business-day replies for urgent questions. Read more about how we work.

Packages that fit most trade businesses

Small

Sole traders and micro-businesses

$450/month

Turnover up to $250k

Most popular

Standard

Growing small businesses

$770/month

Turnover up to $800k

Premium

Established businesses with multiple staff

$1,540/month

Turnover up to $1.5m

Frequently asked by trade businesses.

I'm a sole trader - do I really need a monthly accountant?

If your work is simple and stable, quarterly support can be enough. Most tradies, though, are juggling BAS, cash flow, fuel, tools, and changing subcontractor arrangements while on the tools. Monthly support keeps you current, catches issues early, and stops the 9pm paperwork blowout.

I haven't lodged my BAS in two quarters. Can you help?

Yes. We clean up bookkeeping first, then lodge in a controlled sequence so penalties and stress do not snowball. If there is debt exposure, we map realistic next steps and communication with the ATO instead of guessing.

Am I better off as a sole trader, a company, or a trust?

It depends on margin, risk, staff plans, and where your business is heading in the next 12-24 months. Sole trader can be fine early, but company or trust structures often become smarter as profits and liability exposure grow. We model structure against tax, asset protection, and admin load before changing anything.

My subbies are on ABNs - am I safe from super and payroll tax?

Not automatically. Labels on invoices do not override super or payroll tax tests. We review your real working arrangements, contract terms, and payment flows to assess risk and tighten setup before a dispute or audit.

Can I write off my new ute under the instant asset write-off?

Potentially, depending on eligibility, timing, and business-use percentage. The right answer also depends on whether your vehicle position creates FBT friction or supports cleaner deductions another way. We plan it with cash flow and tax together, not as a last-minute June purchase.

How do I get started?

Start with a 30-minute consult so we can map BAS status, structure, and immediate cash flow pressure. You'll get practical next steps straight away. Book your free 30-min consult.

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