Why Your Trade Business Needs a SMART MATE
SMART MATE is a trades-specific bookkeeping partner that helps hard-working tradies feel confident, in control, and profitable through powerful and easy-to-use financial systems.
Your Success Is Our Business. Seriously.
For far too long, the bookkeeping industry has used confusing jargon, provided generic reports, and treated trades businesses like software startups.
But now there’s a better way.
A way that respects your hard work, skill, and the guts it takes to run a trades business. A way that uses numbers not to confuse you, but as a tool to build your business and the life you actually signed up for.
SMART MATE isn’t a generic bookkeeper. We’re your strategic money mates.
We Understand Your World (Because We Live In It).
How are we different?
We specialise exclusively in trades businesses
We don't work with massive construction firms or big corporate clients. Our entire world is built around helping you master the unique rhythm, challenges and opportunities of your trade.
We speak your language.
We know what ‘materials margin’ means. We understand the impact of wet weather on your cash flow. We get how subcontractors, variations, and progress payments work.
After one conversation with us, you’ll never have to explain your business to us again.
We provide a Judgment-Free Zone
Let’s be real. Bookkeeping often gets shoved in the ‘too hard’ basket. We’ve never met a ledger we couldn’t tidy up or a Xero file we couldn’t fix. You can be honest with us and totally unashamed so we can give you the best help possible.
We Focus on What Matters
Our goal isn’t just to file your BAS. We’re going to give you a clear, real-time picture of your job profitability so you can charge what you’re worth, control your costs, and take more money home every month.
Our Framework: The SMART MATE Method
Our process isn't complicated. It's a clear, proven plan designed to give you back control.
CLARITY: We Diagnose the Situation.
We start by examining your current financials thoroughly and listening to your frustrations and goals. This isn’t an audit; it’s a discovery session to uncover the root causes of your stress and identify your biggest opportunities for growth.
STRATEGY: We Build Your Trades-Focused System.
We don’t use a one-size-fits-all approach. We configure your Xero file and build financial processes specifically for your trades business. We set up tracking for job costing, materials, and labour so you can finally see your true profitability per project.
ACTION: We Do the Work & Keep You Informed.
We handle the day-to-day, including bank reconciliations, invoicing, bill payments, payroll, super, and BAS lodgement. Most importantly, we translate it into simple, visual reports you can understand, sent directly to you.
PARTNERSHIP: We Help You Grow.
We become a surprisingly affordable extension of your team. We’re here to answer questions, provide insights, and help you plan for the future - whether that’s buying a new ute, hiring an apprentice, or finally taking that well-earned holiday.
We understand the pressures you're under because we work with people like you every single day. You're not just a client; you're a mate.
Ready to Work With a Bookkeeper Who Gets It?
Your business is built on skill, trust, and getting the job done right. Your bookkeeping should be no different.
Stop struggling with numbers that don’t make sense. Partner with a team that speaks your language and is committed to your success