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Accounts Receivable for Trades & Construction

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.

10+ hours/week
Time saved
$2,000+/month
Cost reduction
98%
Client retention
2 weeks
First prototype

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.

1

Invoice Generation

Automatically generate and send invoices based on completed jobs, orders, or time entries.

  • Tool: Xero
  • Action: Create invoice
2

Delivery Confirmation

Track that invoices are delivered and opened by the recipient.

  • Tool: Email
  • Action: Confirm delivery
3

Payment Monitoring

Track payment status and flag overdue invoices automatically.

  • Tool: Xero
  • Action: Monitor payments
4

Reminder Sequence

Send graduated reminder emails at 7, 14, and 30 days overdue.

  • Tool: Zapier
  • Action: Send reminders
5

Escalation

Escalate to team lead or collections when payment exceeds threshold.

  • Tool: Slack
  • Action: Escalate overdue
6

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.

Xero
Stripe
Zapier
Email
Slack

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.

We work with a wide range of tools including Xero, Stripe, Zapier, and many more. Our integrations are custom-built to your requirements, so if you use a specific tool not listed, we can almost certainly integrate it. We currently support over 150+ tools and platforms.

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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