The platform built for construction finance at scale
Entry-level accounting systems are excellent tools for businesses starting out. But once you run multiple entities or need real project-level financial control, you need something built for that complexity. Sage Intacct is financial management software that gives your team real-time visibility and is genuinely easy to use.
Sage Intacct is a cloud-native financial management platform built for complexity, not retrofitted for it. Real-time data, true multi-entity architecture, and an open API that connects to the tools your teams already use.
Every feature is purpose-built for finance at scale, with construction and real estate-specific modules for project accounting, job costing, development finance and contract billing. And with AI embedded directly into the platform, your finance team spends less time on manual tasks and more time on the decisions that actually matter.
Purpose-built project accounting
Real-time job costing, automated WIP reporting with overbilling and underbilling GL entries, change order tracking, retentions and contract billing, all handled natively, not through workarounds.
Real-time financial visibility
Live dashboards refreshed in real time, not batch-processed overnight. See project margins, cash position and committed costs the moment they change.
True multi-entity architecture
Manage multiple entities, subsidiaries and joint ventures under one system, with consolidated reporting and intercompany transactions handled automatically.
AI-powered finance, built in
Sage Copilot is expanding its capabilities across close automation, variance analysis and intelligent agents - with rollout to Australian customers ongoing as features reach general availability. The direction of travel is clear: less manual work, more time on what matters.
Open API, connects everything
Native integrations with construction operational systems, payroll platforms and banking. One source of financial truth across your entire construction technology stack.
4 major releases every year
Sage Intacct ships four substantial platform releases per year. New capabilities, compliance updates, and AI improvements land in your system automatically. No upgrade projects, no additional cost.
Sage Intacct vs your current system
A direct comparison across the capabilities that matter most for mid-size Australian construction businesses.
| Capability | Sage Intacct Recommended | Xero | MYOB AccountRight |
|---|---|---|---|
| Real-time job cost P&L | ✓ Native | ✗ | Partial |
| Multi-entity consolidation | ✓ True multi-entity | ✗ | ✗ |
| Automated WIP reporting with GL entries | ✓ Built-in | ✗ | ✗ |
| Progress billing and retention tracking | ✓ Native | ✗ | ✗ |
| Percentage of completion revenue recognition | ✓ Automated | ✗ | ✗ |
| Australian BAS and TPAR compliance | ✓ Built-in | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cloud-native (no on-premise servers) | ✓ True cloud | ✓ | ✓ |
| Open API and third-party integrations | ✓ Full API | ✓ | Partial |
| AI-powered automation (Sage Copilot) | ✓ Embedded | ✗ | ✗ |
| Dimensional reporting (project, entity, class) | ✓ Unlimited dimensions | Limited | Limited |
| Vendor and subcontractor commitment tracking | ✓ Full PO module | ✗ | Partial |
| Ongoing platform investment and releases | ✓ 4 major/year | ✓ | Infrequent |
"Partial" indicates the feature exists but requires manual workarounds or third-party add-ons to function at scale.
Australian compliance, handled natively
Sage Intacct is configured for the construction-specific reporting obligations and compliance requirements that trip up generic platforms.
TPAR (Taxable Payments Annual Report)
Sage Intacct tracks payments to contractors and subcontractors throughout the year, generating TPAR data automatically at year end. No manual reconciliation against bank statements or subcontractor invoices.
Security of payment and retention management
Retention amounts are tracked separately from progress payments at the subcontract level, with release schedules tied to practical completion milestones. Security of payment obligations are visible by project.
Revenue recognition under AASB 15
Percentage-of-completion and milestone-based revenue recognition are automated and compliant with AASB 15. Revenue posts at the right time, without manual journal entries or spreadsheet adjustments.
Audit trail and approval controls
Every transaction is logged with a full, immutable audit trail. Multi-level approval workflows for purchase orders, invoices, and expense claims mean your controls hold up under external audit.
One source of financial truth, across every tool you use
Sage Intacct connects to the platforms Australian construction businesses already rely on. Data flows bi-directionally between systems, keeping your financial records and operational tools in sync without manual re-entry.
Sage Intacct's open API means any tool your business uses can be connected. LimeLedger builds custom integrations where a native connector doesn't exist.
We'll tell you if it's not
Sage Intacct is the right fit for a specific type of business. Here's how to know if you're in that category.
Sage Intacct is right for you if...
It's probably not right if...
What construction businesses ask us first
LimeLedger targets a 14-week go-live. That covers system configuration, chart of accounts design, data migration, and training. More complex businesses with multiple entities may run slightly longer - we agree the timeline before we start.
We use AI to automate configuration, testing, and migration tasks, which is what allows us to deliver faster than most Sage partners without cutting corners on quality.
We migrate your chart of accounts, customer and supplier records, open transactions, and historical balances. The scope of historical data migration is agreed upfront and covered in the Statement of Work.
Your existing system stays live until go-live day. We run parallel validation to make sure the numbers match before you cut over. We don't flip a switch and hope for the best.
Sage Intacct is a step up from entry-level tools, and the licence fee reflects that. The software fee is made up of the modules you need and the number of users on your system - there is no standard price because every business is different. As part of our discovery process, we work through exactly what you need so you have a clear, specific cost before you commit to anything.
Most clients find the total cost of ownership is comparable once you factor in the hours currently spent on manual reconciliation, spreadsheet maintenance, and delayed reporting. The question is whether the people-hours going into your current workarounds cost more than the platform upgrade.
Yes. We start with a free consultation to understand your business - your current system, your pain points, and what good looks like for your finance team. From there, we arrange a tailored demonstration of Sage Intacct built around your business type, so you see the specific reports, workflows, and capabilities that are relevant to you.
If Sage Intacct isn't the right fit, we'll say so. We only take on engagements we're confident we can deliver real value for.
LimeLedger provides ongoing support and enablement after go-live, packaged to meet each client's requirements. Whether you need light-touch advisory or active ongoing support, we agree an arrangement that fits your team and how your system needs to evolve.
Ready to transform your construction finance?
Book a 30-minute consultation. Come with your questions. Leave with a clear picture of whether Sage Intacct is the right move and what implementation looks like.
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