Brisbane's construction, trades and project-based businesses need bookkeeping that understands job costing, contractor obligations and project cash flow — not just bank reconciliation. That's what we deliver.
Construction and trades bookkeeping demands more than reconciling a bank feed. We handle job costing, progress billing, retention tracking and contractor management — correctly from day one.
Cost allocation per project, work-in-progress tracking, progress billing reconciliation and margin reporting — giving you visibility across every active job.
Daily or weekly bank and credit card reconciliation across all accounts, with project-level coding that feeds directly into your job cost reports.
GST on construction contracts, retention amounts and progress claims handled correctly. BAS workpapers prepared quarterly and sent to your tax agent ready to lodge.
Subcontractor invoice processing, TPAR reporting, and Payday Super SG obligation identification for eligible contractors — managed compliantly from 1 July 2026.
Supplier payment runs, retention debtor management and customer progress claim invoicing — with aged debtor reporting to protect your project cash flow.
Profit & loss, balance sheet, project margin summary and cash flow forecast — giving you the numbers to make informed decisions on each job and across the business.
A Brisbane bookkeeper with genuine construction experience costs $70,000–$90,000 per year before super and leave. OrtúsPro delivers the same depth of knowledge at a fixed monthly rate.
We integrate with your existing Xero or MYOB setup, align with your project management tools where possible, and establish a reporting rhythm that suits your job cycles.
We review your file, active jobs, contractor mix and reporting needs. Fixed monthly quote delivered within 24 hours of our call.
We access your file, reconcile any backlog, set up job costing structure and establish your chart of accounts for project-level reporting.
Monthly project reports and P&L delivered on a fixed schedule. BAS workpapers to your accountant each quarter. TPAR filed annually.
Brisbane's construction sector is in a sustained growth phase driven by SEQ population growth, the 2032 Olympics infrastructure pipeline and ongoing residential demand. More projects mean more complexity — subcontractors, retention amounts, progress billing and cash flow management across multiple simultaneous jobs.
Queensland's payroll tax threshold is $1.3 million — more generous than southern states, but contractor-heavy businesses need careful records to ensure subcontractor payments are correctly classified and SG obligations are identified for eligible workers from 1 July 2026.
Fixed scope, fixed price. Every OrtúsPro Brisbane bookkeeping engagement covers construction-specific compliance and reporting requirements.
How much does bookkeeping cost for a Brisbane construction business?
Construction bookkeeping in Brisbane typically costs $900–$2,500 per month due to job costing complexity, contractor management and QBCC reporting requirements. OrtúsPro Global's outsourced model delivers this expertise at significantly lower cost than a full-time hire.
Can you handle job costing and project bookkeeping in Brisbane?
Yes. Our team is experienced in job-based and project-based bookkeeping — including cost allocation per project, progress billing, retention tracking and WIP reporting common in Brisbane's construction and trades sectors.
What is Queensland's payroll tax threshold?
Queensland's payroll tax threshold is $1.3 million per year — giving growing Brisbane businesses more runway than southern states. However, construction firms with subcontractor arrangements need careful records to ensure contractor payments are correctly classified.
Do you support Payday Super for Brisbane construction businesses with contractors?
Yes. From 1 July 2026, eligible contractors paid mainly for their labour are subject to the same Payday Super timing rules as employees. We ensure contractor SG obligations are correctly identified, coded and remitted within the seven-business-day window.
Get a quote within 24 hours. Your dedicated Brisbane bookkeeper starts within 48 hours — with construction experience from day one.