Elite plus Accounting

Smart Accounting Solutions for Builders & Construction Firms

From independent builders to large construction firms, we streamline your finances so you can focus on delivering quality projects on time and on budget.

Builder’s Guide to Bookkeeping & Finance

Builder’s Guide to Bookkeeping & Finance

Managing finances in the building industry isn’t just about invoices and receipts. It’s about progress claims, subcontractor payments, payroll for trades, equipment financing, and keeping cash flow steady across long projects.

At Elite Plus Accounting, we understand how builders and construction companies operate. We create streamlined, cloud-based systems that keep your numbers accurate, your compliance up to date, and your cash flow visible.

Whether you’re an independent builder, a contractor, or a large construction company, we’ll help you reduce admin stress, improve project profitability, and make confident financial decisions.

Why Builders Choose Elite Plus Accounting

Builders choose us because we understand the on-site pressures and project-driven nature of your work — and we build finance systems that support you from tender to completion.

Why Builders Choose us

Real-time reporting you’ll actually use

No jargon — just clear dashboards showing job profitability, overhead recovery, and your business’s true financial position.

We understand job-based accounting

Progress claims, retentions, subcontractor payments, and variations — we know the flow of construction finance and how to keep everything reconciled.

Compliance without the headaches

Compliance without the headaches

Payroll, super, BAS, and STP — we take the weight off your shoulders, ensuring everything is correct and on time.

Cost Accounting by Division

Smarter pricing and project margins

We review your recovery rates, labour costs, and supplier invoices to make sure you’re not leaving profit on the table.

Who We Work With in Building & Construction

At Elite Plus Accounting, we support builders and construction professionals across Australia and New Zealand. Whether you’re a small contractor or a large-scale construction company, we help you manage your finances, stay compliant, and build a foundation for long-term growth.

Building & Construction
Here are the types of clients we support:
Independent Builders

Independent Builders & Sole Traders

Staying on top of invoicing, payroll, and cash flow while you’re on-site.

Independent Architects & Solo Practitioners

Residential Builders

Managing project budgets, subcontractor payments, and progress claims for smooth operations.

Large Architecture Practices

Commercial Construction Companies

Detailed job costing, management reporting, and Virtual CFO services to support big projects.

Multi-Practitioner Clinics

Subcontractors & Trades

Keeping BAS, GST, and compliance simple while tracking receivables and payables.

Renovation

Renovation & Extension Specialists

Monitoring project milestones, supplier invoices, and profitability per job.

Multi-Disciplinary Design Firms

Civil & Infrastructure Contractors

Handling multi-stage contracts, retentions, and equipment cost recovery.

Consulting & Advisory Architects

Multi-Entity Construction Groups

Consolidated reporting, intercompany reconciliations, and strategic insights across your group.

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Our Experience Across Australia & New Zealand

With years of hands-on industry experience, we understand the unique challenges builders face: progress claims, retentions, variations, and subcontractor management. Our tailored accounting and CFO services give you clear visibility over job profitability, project pipelines, and long-term financial strategy—so you can focus on building while we take care of the numbers.

What Our Client Says

Feedback from construction professionals who value our understanding of project-based finance

“Elite Plus Accounting gives us clarity every month. We can see job costs, cash flow, and what’s coming up—so there are no surprises.”

Rebecca L.

Rebecca L.

Construction Manager

“Payroll, BAS, and subcontractors used to take me hours every week. Now it’s all handled—stress-free.”

Daniel K.

Daniel K.

Sole Trader Builder

“Their reporting showed me which jobs were actually profitable. It’s changed the way I price and manage projects.”

Tom B.

Tom B.

Tom B., Commercial Construction

“The team at Elite Plus Accounting made cash flow so much easier to manage. Progress claims are on track, and I finally know where every dollar is going.”

Sarah M

Sarah M

Residential Builder

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Let’s build a stronger, more profitable construction business together.

Book your free consultation today and discover how Elite Plus Accounting can help streamline your projects, improve cash flow, and provide the financial clarity you need to grow with confidence.

Questions

Frequently Asked Questions

Do you understand construction-specific accounting, like progress claims and retentions?

Yes — we work with builders every day and understand project-based accounting. From variations to retentions, we set up systems that make these processes simple and accurate.

Absolutely. We manage payroll, super, STP, and subcontractor compliance, so you can focus on getting the job done on site.

A Virtual CFO gives you clarity on cash flow, project profitability, and long-term growth — without the cost of hiring a full-time CFO.

No — we support everyone from sole trader builders and subcontractors through to multi-entity construction groups. Our services are tailored to your size and needs.

Yes — we’re experts in Xero, QuickBooks, and other cloud platforms. We’ll integrate your systems to give you real-time financial insights.