Accounting Services for Trades Businesses
From project costing and cash flow to HST compliance and payroll, we help you get a grip on your numbers so your business stops running on guesswork.
Trades business owners are some of the hardest working professionals out there. Between quoting, managing crews, ordering materials, chasing invoices, and doing the work itself, there’s little time left to think about accounting.
At Vistance Accounting, we specialize in helping electricians, HVAC contractors, plumbers, roofers, and other trades professionals take control of the business side of their business. We clean up your books, simplify your reporting, and help you build systems that actually support growth.
“We’re always busy, but it feels like the money disappears.”
It’s a familiar story. Your phone won’t stop ringing, your crew’s fully booked, and jobs are coming in, but when it’s time to make payroll or pay the HST, the cash just isn’t there.
We help identify where the money is going, what jobs are really profitable, and how to smooth out the financial ups and downs that come with seasonal work and unpredictable clients.
What Trades Need Our Accounting Services?
We work with small to mid-sized trades businesses that are established, busy, and ready to take things to the next level.
Our clients are often doing $500K to $5M in annual revenue, managing multiple jobs at once, and realizing that spreadsheets and gut instincts are not enough anymore. They want clean books, predictable cash flow, and less stress around tax season.
What You Get with Our Trades Accounting Services
Vistance builds your accounting system to fit your operations, not just your year-end filings. We bring order to your finances, whether you're working solo or running multiple crews across job sites.
You’ll get:
- Project-based cost tracking and reporting
- Cash flow forecasting for seasonal shifts
- Proper HST tracking and remittance
- Contractor and employee payroll setup
- Clean monthly reporting and budgeting
- Year-end tax filings and ongoing planning
From emergency service work to long-term installations, we help you manage your money with clarity and confidence.
Why Trades Business Owners Trust Vistance
We’ve built our systems for how tradespeople actually run their businesses, on the go, on the phone, and always moving.
We make project costs clear.
We help you track every job so you know what’s profitable and what’s not.
We build cash flow systems around your seasonality.
We help you prepare for lean months and avoid financial surprises.
We handle HST accurately and on time.
We keep your business compliant and ensure you are never caught off guard by remittances.
We manage payroll and subcontractor payments.
Whether you’ve got a crew or sub-trades, we make sure everyone gets paid and reported properly.
We bring you clarity every month.
Our reports are straightforward and useful so you can make smart decisions without the stress.
We’re with you as you grow.
Whether you’re adding trucks, staff, or service lines, we grow alongside your business.
Let’s Talk
If your accounting feels like a mess, you’re behind on HST, or you just want to know where your money is going, we can help. Let’s take a look at your current setup, talk through your goals, and show you how better financial systems can give you back time and control.
Frequently Asked Questions
Have more questions? Here are some frequently asked questions trades business owners ask us.
Yes. We structure your books so you can see costs and profits by job, giving you the insight to price accurately and manage better.
Yes. We set up your accounting system to track prime costs so you can monitor your most important margin drivers.
Do you work with seasonal businesses?
Absolutely. We forecast cash flow and help plan for slow months, busy seasons, and everything in between.
Do you handle payroll and subcontractor payments?
Yes. We manage both employee payroll and T5018 reporting for subcontractors.
Do you file HST and corporate taxes?
We do. We handle all government filings and help you stay compliant without the last-minute panic.
What if our books are messy or behind?
That’s common, and not a problem. We’ll clean up your books, bring everything up to date, and set you up with a system that works going forward.
How do we get started?
Book a consultation. We’ll assess your current setup, identify gaps, and outline a plan to bring clarity and control to your financials.
