Trades + Construction

Simplifying back-office admin, operational accounting and financial management

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Fixed price accounting and financial management for trades and construction groups.


With demand skyrocketing off the back of Covid lockdowns, tradies have never been busier. Too much work can often be a good problem to have but it can also lead to other important parts of the business slipping.


Aretex can support your business with effective and affordable trade-specific accounting, bookkeeping and financial oversight. Whether you’re a builder, plumber, landscaper, handyman, sparky or construction group, we have the people, processes, and technology to manage it most efficiently.

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Construction + Building

Administrations and receiverships are on the rise and building and construction is facing margin compression from all directions. Businesses that have access to accurate and real-time financial data and can course correct based on these insights, will be far better placed to outwit and outlast their competition.

Trade Groups

Managing projects, client relationships, contractors, rising material costs and wait times, health and safety compliance, labour shortages, and site certification – your trade business has plenty to contend with. Running accounting and financial management internally can be expensive, tedious and ineffective – often becoming compliance driven to minimise the cost.

Franchises

Better support franchisees, track performance and benchmark across your network more effectively, and attract new partners with a complete business-in-a-box offering. Your franchisees are experts in their craft, not accounting and finance specialists. Help them build a thriving business that drives revenue and sustainable growth in yours.

Our Services

Accounting and bookkeeping for trades and construction

Accounting + Bookkeeping

Get fast, affordable and effective accounting and bookkeeping, with a partner that operates as an extension of your existing team and scales with your individual business or group. We manage all bookkeeping + payroll, invoices + expenses, on-time BAS lodgement, taxation, accounts reconciliation, superannuation payments, and year-end procedures. Freeing up internal resources to focus on your core business – creating exceptional homes, workplaces and outdoor spaces.

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Business and financial advisory for trades and construction

Trade + Construction Business Advisory

Access business insights and knowledge specific to the construction, building and trades sector. We support you with business finance advisory, cashflow forecasting, profitability analysis and targeting, improved cost controls, creating operational efficiency, fostering growth, as well as acquisitions and selling your business. Leverage over three decade’s experience and let our team guide you through the potential financial threats and opportunities that lie ahead for your business.

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Financial data management services for trades and construction

Data Management Services

What gets measured, gets managed. With our proprietary technology and strict data security protocols, we offer a cost-effective data management solution focused on speed, accuracy, and safety. Providing you with job management admin, workflow re-engineering and detailed analytics to improve overall business performance and deliver accurate, real-time financial data to those that need it.

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Financial regulatory compliance and business intelligence for trades and construction

Compliance + Business Intelligence

Ensure robust and compliant accounting and financial structures, accurate tax due diligence + auditing, strategic forward planning, and comprehensive company secretarial management (ASIC related administration). Aretex offers compliance and business intelligence to minimise your operating headaches and avoid costly financial penalties.  

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Testimonials

Aretex has dramatically improved the timeliness, consistency and accuracy of our accounting. Improving working capital position, on-time BAS lodgement, GST refunds before bills fall due, ATO compliance, freeing up in-store staff to focus on customer service and eliminating after-hours bookkeeping. Aretex's ability to scale as we grow has given us the confidence to implement them across our entire network of over 100 stores.


Andrew Crawford

CFO, Blooms the Chemist

Technology Partners

We integrate our accounting and financial management services with trade-specific technology to simplify your business. Aroflo, GoTradie, myob, ServiceM8, simPRO, Tradify, Trak, Xero

Articles + Media

Digital Workspace Vulnerabilities - August 2024

August 14, 2024
Every month, the major operating system providers release the list of vulnerability patch updates made to their platforms throughout the month. We summarise them here for you all in one place. Many of these vulnerabilities are classified as allowing remote code execution or elevation of privileges. Essentially this means the vulnerabilities may allow an attacker or malicious software to install software without your knowledge or consent and take actions without you being aware. This could result in key logging, where passwords, credit card details and other data are harvested, use of your device as a "bot" that can be used to attack others, theft of data from your device, and many other malicious activities that you can think of.  Over the last month the following vulnerabilities patches have been released
Financial modeling, franchise financial management, franchise accounting

Financial Modelling for Franchises

May 1, 2024
Imagine trying to navigate your way through a foreign city without Google Maps and seasoned advice from Tripadvisor. This is what it’s like for most franchise businesses operating without any form of financial modelling to help guide strategy and investment. Financial modelling is the blueprint for your business’s growth and sustainability. Offering a forward-looking perspective to support informed decisions, anticipate challenges, and seize opportunities with precision.

Conserving Cash: A Lifeline for Franchises

April 12, 2024
Cash isn't just king; it's the lifeblood of your franchise. In a world where cash flow can make or break your business, understanding how to hold onto it isn't just smart—it's crucial. This article cuts through the noise to bring you straightforward, effective strategies for cash conservation, directly impacting your franchise's ability to survive, adapt, and flourish.
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