Running a trade business comes with enough challenges without having to worry about paperwork, payroll, invoicing and keeping the books up to date.
At Tradie Alley, I provide flexible, remote administration and bookkeeping support for tradies and construction businesses throughout New Zealand.
Whether you need a few hours of assistance each week or ongoing back-office support, I’m here to help make running your business that little bit easier.
Here are some of the questions I often get asked.
Absolutely! If you're already using Xero, I can jump in and work with your existing setup. Whether you need help with invoicing, bank reconciliations, accounts payable and receivable, payroll or financial reporting, I can take care of as much or as little as you need.
I’m Xero certified and have extensive experience working with Xero and other systems commonly used by trade businesses.
Yes, definitely. You don't need to outsource all your administration or bookkeeping to work with me.
If payroll is the only thing you need help with, that's absolutely fine. I can manage weekly or fortnightly payroll, leave entitlements, PAYE and other payroll administration.
I have experience using Xero Payroll, Smartly, iPayroll and other payroll systems.
It's much easier than you might think! I work remotely, so there's no need to provide office space, equipment or a desk.
Using cloud-based systems, email, phone and online communication, I can manage your day-to-day administration from wherever I'm working.
Whether you're on the tools, managing staff or meeting clients, I can keep things running smoothly behind the scenes.
No, you don't. One of the benefits of working with Tradie Alley is flexibility.
You can use my services for as little or as much time as your business needs. Some clients require regular weekly support, while others only need help with specific tasks or during particularly busy periods.
You're not paying for a full-time employee when you only need a few hours of support.
Not at all! While I specialise in supporting builders and construction businesses, my services are suitable for a wide range of trades.
Whether you're a builder, plumber, electrician or another trade professional, I can help with the administration, bookkeeping and business management tasks that take you away from your actual work.
Absolutely. Getting invoices out promptly and keeping on top of overdue payments is essential for maintaining healthy cashflow.
I can prepare and send invoices, manage debtor accounts, issue statements, follow up overdue payments and help keep your accounts up to date.
The aim is simple: help you get paid on time without having to spend your evenings chasing money.
Yes. I can assist with employment agreements, onboarding new employees, maintaining staff records, leave administration and managing subcontractor documentation.
I also have experience coordinating Site Safe training, health and safety documentation and other requirements commonly encountered in the construction industry.
That's absolutely fine. I have hands-on experience with Next Minute, Simpro and other industry-specific software.
I can work with your existing systems to help manage job administration, purchase orders, invoicing, variations, job costing and reporting.
You don't necessarily need to change software to get better administrative support.
Yes, and this is an important part of running a successful trade business.
I can assist with financial reporting, job costing, tracking expenses, monitoring cashflow and comparing project costs against budgets.
Having accurate, up-to-date information makes it easier to understand how your business is performing and plan ahead.
Yes. Health and safety paperwork can be time-consuming, particularly when you're managing multiple jobs and subcontractors.
I can help coordinate site-specific safety plans, staff training records, subcontractor documentation, toolbox meetings and other health and safety administration.
I have experience with systems including Hazardco and construction industry health and safety requirements.
That's perfectly fine too! You might already be managing most things yourself but feel that your systems, paperwork or processes could work better.
I can review how you're currently operating, identify areas for improvement and help put practical systems in place.
Sometimes a little organisation makes a big difference.
My services are charged on an hourly basis, so you only pay for the support you need.
Every business is different, and the amount of assistance required will depend on the tasks involved and how frequently you need support.
We can have a chat about what you're looking for and work out an arrangement that suits your business.
Absolutely – that's where I can make a real difference.
As your business grows, so does the administration. More employees, more projects, more invoices and more paperwork can quickly become overwhelming.
I can help take those responsibilities off your hands, allowing you to focus on managing your team, delivering projects and growing your business.
You get experienced administrative support without necessarily needing to employ someone full-time.
Yes! Because I work remotely, I can support trade businesses throughout New Zealand.
I already have experience working with businesses in different regions, so location doesn't need to be a barrier.
As long as we can communicate effectively and access the systems required, we can work together.
Flexibility, experience and fewer overheads.
When you work with Tradie Alley, you're engaging an experienced independent contractor rather than employing another staff member.
There's no need to provide office space, equipment or manage employee leave entitlements.
You also benefit from someone who already understands the construction industry, its systems and the administrative challenges that come with running a trade business.
And most importantly, you only use the services you actually need.
As your office support team, it’s time to chat about how we can take care of the paperwork while you focus on the tools.