Automate Accounts Receivable for Trades & Construction
Stop wasting time on manual accounts receivable. Our Harvard-educated automation experts build custom accounts receivable workflows specifically for Australian trades & construction businesses, saving you 10+ hours/week.
The Problem
Manual accounts receivable creates these challenges for trades & construction businesses.
Manual accounts receivable wastes hours every week that your team could spend on higher-value work
Field crews waste time on paperwork instead of getting jobs done
Errors in accounts receivable create downstream problems across your trades & construction operations
Job costing is inaccurate because data is entered late or incorrectly
Automated Workflow
Here is how we automate your accounts receivable end to end.
Invoice Generation
Automatically generate and send invoices based on completed jobs, orders, or time entries.
- ✓ Tool: Xero
- ✓ Action: Create invoice
Delivery Confirmation
Track that invoices are delivered and opened by the recipient.
- ✓ Tool: Email
- ✓ Action: Confirm delivery
Payment Monitoring
Track payment status and flag overdue invoices automatically.
- ✓ Tool: Xero
- ✓ Action: Monitor payments
Reminder Sequence
Send graduated reminder emails at 7, 14, and 30 days overdue.
- ✓ Tool: Zapier
- ✓ Action: Send reminders
Escalation
Escalate to team lead or collections when payment exceeds threshold.
- ✓ Tool: Slack
- ✓ Action: Escalate overdue
Payment Receipt
Record payments and send automated thank-you receipts to clients.
- ✓ Tool: Stripe
- ✓ Action: Record payment
Tools Involved
We connect these tools into a seamless automated workflow.
Benefits
What you gain when you automate accounts receivable.
Accounts Receivable Automation Built for You
Unlike off-the-shelf tools, we build accounts receivable automation tailored to how your trades & construction business actually operates. No workarounds or compromises.
Scale Accounts Receivable Without Scaling Headcount
Handle double or triple the accounts receivable volume without hiring additional trades & construction staff. Automation absorbs growth so your team stays lean and focused.
Fast Return on Accounts Receivable Investment
With 10+ hours/week of time reclaimed, most businesses see measurable ROI within weeks. Reinvest those hours into revenue-generating activities instead of manual accounts receivable.
Accounts Receivable That Meets Compliance Standards
Every step in your trades & construction accounts receivable automation is logged, timestamped, and traceable. Meet audit and regulatory requirements without extra effort.
Compliance & Regulations
Compliant with Safe Work Australia requirements, state WHS legislation, and Building Code of Australia (NCC) documentation standards. Supports QBCC and state licensing requirements.
Accounts Receivable for Trades & Construction Automation FAQ
Most accounts receivable automations for trades & construction businesses are up and running within 2 weeks for a working prototype, with full implementation typically completed in 4-8 weeks. We start with a free assessment to understand your specific workflow and then build in phases so you see value quickly.
Pricing depends on the complexity of your trades & construction workflow, the number of systems involved, and any custom business rules. Most automations fall within our standard automation tier. Book a free assessment to get a specific quote based on your requirements.
No. We build automation around your existing trades & construction tools and processes. Our approach is to enhance what you already have, not force you onto new platforms. We connect your current systems together so data flows automatically without your team changing how they work.
All our automations include error handling, retry logic, and alerting. If a step fails, the system queues it for retry and notifies your team. We provide 3 months of post-launch support, and our 98% client retention rate speaks to our ongoing reliability.
Definitely. A phased rollout lets us tackle the biggest pain points in your accounts receivable process first. Each phase is standalone and delivers measurable value, so you are never waiting months to see results.
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