Numbers you trust.
Clarity for Builders.
Stop worrying about the ATO, get your evenings back, and always know where your business stands. We look after your books, BAS and payroll, and help you make sense of the numbers. Registered BAS Agents, Xero certified, no lock-in contracts.
"We have used Positive Traction for four years with huge success. Have grown our business from a small operation to substantial new heights, in a substantial part, off the back of the great services they provide. Diligent, passionate and understanding of small to medium businesses."
"Have been using Leanne and the team for years now, could not have been happier with the help and guidance they have provided over the years."
"Positive Traction are amazing. They have gone above and beyond to help me keep my books in order so that I can focus on the day-to-day running of my business. I strongly recommend their services."
"I never have to chase them for anything, their work consistency is always the same from day one. Very responsive to emails and phone calls, always keeping me up to date with regulations. I can't even imagine my business without PT team now!"
"Positive Traction have been outstanding for my business. Their professionalism, accuracy, and attention to detail have made managing our accounts effortless. They make the entire process simple and stress-free."
"Positive Traction is an integral part to our business. Knowledgeable, trustworthy, and diligent. They have provided flexible solutions to our requirements, across our 3 businesses. In an ever-changing business world, good help is imperative."
"We have used Positive Traction for four years with huge success. Have grown our business from a small operation to substantial new heights, in a substantial part, off the back of the great services they provide. Diligent, passionate and understanding of small to medium businesses."
"Have been using Leanne and the team for years now, could not have been happier with the help and guidance they have provided over the years."
"Positive Traction are amazing. They have gone above and beyond to help me keep my books in order so that I can focus on the day-to-day running of my business. I strongly recommend their services."
"I never have to chase them for anything, their work consistency is always the same from day one. Very responsive to emails and phone calls, always keeping me up to date with regulations. I can't even imagine my business without PT team now!"
"Positive Traction have been outstanding for my business. Their professionalism, accuracy, and attention to detail have made managing our accounts effortless. They make the entire process simple and stress-free."
"Positive Traction is an integral part to our business. Knowledgeable, trustworthy, and diligent. They have provided flexible solutions to our requirements, across our 3 businesses. In an ever-changing business world, good help is imperative."
You're growing the business — but the books are running you
You're not alone. Every business owner we meet has been here. There's a better way.
Struggling to get a straight answer on your true profit?
Chasing invoices, receipts, and paperwork on weekends?
Feeling behind on BAS, super, or ATO notices?
Wondering if you're pricing your jobs high enough?
We're strategic bookkeepers. Here's what that means for you.
Peace of mind
Every BAS, super payment and STP lodgement done right and on time by a registered BAS agent. No surprise ATO letters, no late fees, no 2am worrying.
Time back
No more receipts on the weekend or invoices at the kitchen table. We handle the admin so your time goes back into the business, or your family.
Know where you stand
Your true profit and cash position, always up to date. No waiting until year end to find out how you went.
Better decisions
Pricing, hiring, big purchases, tight months. Talk it through with someone who knows your numbers before you commit.
Real access
A team that knows your business and picks up the phone. No call centres, no ticket numbers, no starting from scratch every time.
"We finally know which jobs actually made us money — and which ones didn't."
"Before Positive Traction we were flat out but broke. Leanne and the team got job costing running properly and now every quote we send is based on real numbers, not gut feel. We haven't looked back."
Not sure your books are right? Get a Fresh Eyes Review.
A registered BAS agent reviews your Xero file and tells you honestly what's working and what needs fixing. No pressure to switch. Many owners do this once a year, whoever does their books.
- Full file review by a Registered BAS Agent
- GST, payroll and super spot-checks
- A prioritised 'fix first' list
- A written summary you can share with your accountant
Choose the level of support you want
One fixed weekly fee. No hourly billing, no surprise invoices, no lock-in contracts. All prices ex GST.
Essentials
For sole traders and smaller businesses that want peace of mind
- Never miss a BAS, super or STP deadline
- Books kept current every week, not every quarter
- Invoices, bills and receipts handled for you
- Payroll done right, every pay run
- Quarterly check-in on how you're tracking
Growth
For growing businesses that want to know where they stand
- Everything in Essentials, plus
- Know which jobs and products actually make money
- Monthly profit and cash flow report you can understand
- Monthly call with your account manager to talk through what's next
- Xero and your apps set up to save you time
Scaling
For multi-entity structures and development groups
Quoted per structure after a discovery call
- Everything in Growth, plus
- Every entity, trust and project kept clean and separate
- Clear profit and work-in-progress by project
- Lender-ready reports at every funding stage
- Margin scheme and development GST handled
- Rolling cash flow forecast across all projects
- Priority support and fortnightly check-ins with your account manager
Every business is different. Your plan is sized to your business on a complimentary 15-minute discovery call, and reviewed each year as you grow.
The work behind the outcomes
Everything below is covered in our packages or available on its own. One team, one system, no handballing between providers.
Business Advisory
Numbers you can act on. Monthly reporting, cash flow forecasting and pricing insight, plus regular time with your account manager to plan what's next.
Fresh Eyes Review
Not sure your books are right? A professional fresh-eyes review over your file. No commitment.
Catch-Up Bookkeeping
Fallen behind? We bring everything up to date fast and get your financials back under control.
Ongoing Bookkeeping
AI-assisted and reviewed by people. Your books stay current every week, with every transaction checked by our team.
Payroll Management
Vital to get right every time. Qualified and legally authorised to deliver payroll services.
BAS & ATO Compliance
Registered BAS specialists handling preparation and liaising with the ATO on your behalf.
Software Set-Up & Training
A poor set-up costs you money. We get Xero and your app stack built correctly from day one.
AI Tools & Internal Systems
Practical AI tools and internal processes — from automated reporting to simple internal tools — so your team spends less time on admin.
Bookkeeping know-how across a wide range of businesses
Property Developers
Multi-entity structures, project-level cost tracking, margin scheme GST and lender-ready reporting. Development accounting done the way banks and brokers expect.
Retail & Hospitality
Daily takings, POS reconciliations, rosters and thin margins — kept clean, current and understood.
Automotive
Workshop, parts and vehicle sales under one roof — every income stream reconciled without the mess.
Car Sales Yards
Stock purchases, trade-ins, floorplan finance and dealer fees tracked car by car — so you know the real profit on every vehicle you sell, and your GST is right every quarter.
Professional Services
Clean books, effortless payroll and clear profit reporting — so client work stays the focus, not admin.
Smarter systems, not just tidy books
Separate to how we use AI in your bookkeeping, we also help you use it in your own business. We help businesses of every kind set up practical AI tools and internal processes using platforms like ChatGPT, Claude and Lovable. Whether that's automating a report, building a simple internal tool, or figuring out where AI could actually save you hours — we can help you get started.
Learn more about AI systems →
Leanne Ardern
I get business owners — because I've been one for 30+ years
I've spent 30+ years owning and running businesses, with a working history across retail, hospitality, web design, marketing and custom manufacturing. I know what it's like to price a job three times, chase a variation you never should've agreed to, and open a BAS bill you weren't expecting.
That same discipline applies whether you're running a building company, a retail store, a hospitality venue or a marketing agency. That's why we built Positive Traction — bookkeeping that speaks your business, ties every dollar to what matters, and hands you real numbers to make real decisions with.
Our story →Ready to stop guessing?
Book a complimentary 15-minute call with Leanne. We'll listen, ask the right questions, and either quote a plan or point you somewhere better. No obligation, no lock-ins, no pressure.
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