Get on board with Trades HQ!
Our network of accounting, tax, finance, and business coaching professionals enables you to have a complete, all-round support system for all areas of your business. We work together to ensure you have every chance of success.
Let us tackle your most pressing issues.
Our Services
Accounting & Taxation
- Company, partnership and trust taxation returns
- Sole Trader Returns
- Business Activity Statements
- Individual PAYG returns
- Complex structuring advice
- ASIC minutes
QBCC Reporting
We can assist with your annual reporting to demonstrate compliance with QBCC’s requirements for applying for and maintaining your licence.
Bridging The Gap
We will show you ways to bridge the gap from your trade qualifications and experience to really running your own business. Work on your business, not in it.
Business Advisory
We've developed strategies for both business and individual contractor clients. Let us tackle your most pressing financial issues.
Why the building industry needs specialised assistance?
Running a building and construction business is a challenge and Trades HQ building industry specialists fully understand that!
This industry is getting tougher, constant changes in market conditions, increasing competition, customers and suppliers to look after, pressures for cash flow management, specific taxation and accounting requirements to comply with - this is why we established a dedicated partner to assist the building and construction industry every step of the way.
From small trade companies to large building organisations, Trades HQ work on tailoring specific packages to fulfill the unique needs of the building and construction industry.
Trades HQ is proud to help source or provide the following services to serve the Building and Construction sector:
- Accounting System Set-up and Training
- Bookkeeping
- Tax compliance
- Budgeting and Forecasting- Internal and External Financial Reporting
- Statutory Accounts; Special Purpose Financial Statements
- Assistance with Cash Flow and Financial Budgeting
- Business coaching and sounding board for strategic ideas
We can help your business with:
- Ensuring taxation obligations are lodged on time
- Tax minimisation strategies
- BAS, IAS, PAYG withholding
- Single Touch Payroll obligations (STP)
- QBCC licencing and Minimum financial requirements
What differentiates us?
- Guaranteed delivery in a timely manner
- We speak your language! Our advisers will make sure you understand tax and business issues by using plain English and not just confusing accounting jargon.
The Team at Trades HQ recognises that this industry is one of the most volatile sectors in our economy; therefore careful planning and advice are needed to maintain efficiency and competitiveness. Our clients’ satisfaction is our satisfaction!
Have a problem with your building and construction business or looking for growth?
Contact Trades HQ today for industry specific advice tailored to your specific needs.
Jason Baker CA
Jason is the Principal of Trades HQ. As a Chartered Accountant backed up by years of hands on experience throughout the building and construction industry he has taken an active interest to offer assistance to trades and industry related businesses - offering tailored advice for those looking to either take the next step from employee to contractor level, or grow an existing business.
A trade qualified mechanical fitter, he has been involved in many major projects across South East QLD, and understands the challenges many businesses face with day to day operations.
If you're looking for a fresh mind who understands the industry and your business, Jason and his team will be the right accounting partner for you.
Professional designations:
• CA - Member of Chartered Accountants Australia & New Zealand
• MIPA - Member of the Institute of Public Accountants
• AFA - Institute of Financial Accountants
• Registered Tax Agent
• Registered ASIC Agent
Qualifications:
• Bachelor of Commerce – Accounting & Commercial Law
• Graduate Diploma of Chartered Accounting
(Tax Module Merit – Top 5% in Australia)
• Cert III Mechanical Engineering – Mechanical Fitter
• Cert III Civil Construction
Email: jason@tradeshq.com.au
Roberto Balocco
Roberto's role in the Trades HQ team is to compile and analyse financial data to prepare BAS, IAS and financial statements for companies, trusts, partnerships and individuals on a timely basis for clients and support the team in achieving goals.
Previously he has worked in the corporate business undertaking successful projects in Venezuela. In Australia, he has had the opportunity to study an MBA and MPA (Master of Professional Accounting) with the main goal of growing professionally as an accountant.
Qualifications:
• MPA - Master of Professional Accounting - Accounting & Business Management
• MBA - Master of Business Administration - Business Administration & Management
• Diploma of Communications & Management
Email: roberto@tradeshq.com.au
