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Contractors bookkeeping & tax support.

Finish the job without falling behind on the books.
Electricians, plumbers, renovators and other trades need financial records that can keep up with the work. We help independent contractors organize invoices, job expenses and overdue records into a practical bookkeeping routine.
Contractors business at work

BUILT FOR THE WAY YOU WORK

Bookkeeping that fits your business.

01

Keep each job organized

Group materials, subcontractor invoices and other direct costs so job activity is easier to follow.

02

Track invoices and deposits

Reconcile customer payments, progress billing and unpaid balances with your bank records.

03

Prepare for filing

Bring payroll, contractor payment records and business expenses together for year-end review.

SEE THE WHOLE PICTURE

Clear records. More useful conversations.

A practical system for receipts and invoices saves time when your next deadline arrives. We help you move from scattered paperwork toward a repeatable process that fits a busy trade business.
Effortless Accounting supports Canadian business owners with catch-up bookkeeping, ongoing recordkeeping, business tax filing and accounting support. We start by understanding your business structure, existing systems and outstanding work.

YOUR STARTING CHECKLIST

What to prepare

  • Job invoices and estimates
  • materials receipts
  • subcontractor invoices
  • bank and credit card statements
  • vehicle and equipment records
  • payroll summaries
  • prior returns and CRA letters.
Missing something? Tell us what you have. Please use the contact form for an initial enquiry; we’ll explain how to share financial documents securely.

ONE CLEAR PLAN

Catch up, file with clearer records, stay organized.

Catch-up bookkeeping

Behind on the books? We review the periods involved, reconcile the records available and identify missing information.

Business tax filing

Prepare for outstanding and upcoming filings with organized books and a scope tailored to your business.

Accounting & CRA support

Understand your reports and bring together the records needed to respond to questions or CRA correspondence.

QUESTIONS BEFORE YOU START

Contractors bookkeeping FAQs

Yes. Tell us how your business is structured and which years need attention. We will confirm the bookkeeping and filing scope before work begins.

Yes. We first review the outstanding periods, your available records and any urgent correspondence. We then explain the proposed work and information needed. Timing depends on scope and document completeness.

We review transaction volume, business structure, payroll, sales channels and catch-up work before recommending a flat-rate package. You receive the proposed scope and price before work begins. See how our packages work.

We support businesses across Canada remotely. Start with a consultation and we will explain how to provide records and stay in touch.

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LET’S MAKE THE NEXT STEP EASIER

Tell us where things stand.

A few months behind or several years of records to sort out? Start with a conversation. We’ll explain the scope and next steps.