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A job-by-job invoice tracker for plumbers and trades
On the tools all day, it's easy to finish a job and forget to chase the final invoice — or to lose track of which materials you fronted. Trade invoices break down into a call-out fee, parts, and labour, and bigger jobs run on a deposit plus a final. Cash Workspace gives you one place to record each job site's invoices, their status, and the photos and worksheet that back them up.
The problem
Why trade invoices go unpaid
A job ends, you move to the next one, and the final invoice waits. Materials you paid for upfront blur into your own costs, and there's no single list of which jobs are still owed.
- A job finishes but the final invoice never goes out because you're already on the next site.
- Parts and materials you fronted aren't itemized, so you under-bill the job.
- Deposits are taken but not tracked against the final amount due.
- You can't quickly list which jobs are still unpaid this month.
- The signed worksheet and before/after photos aren't tied to the invoice.
The workflow
Track each job from quote to paid
Create a record per job site and keep its call-out, parts, labour, and final invoice together.
- 1
Open a job record
When you book the work, create a record for the job site with the client and address.
- 2
Record the deposit
If you take a deposit, record its amount and date and mark it paid once received.
- 3
Itemize the invoice
Record the call-out fee, parts/materials line, and labour hours so the final amount is traceable.
- 4
Attach proof of work
Attach the signed worksheet and before/after job photos to the job record.
- 5
Send and set status
Record the final invoice with its due date and set the status to unpaid until it settles.
- 6
Review unpaid weekly
Scan the list of unpaid jobs each week so nothing sits forgotten.
Record structure
What to record for each job
These fields make every job invoice complete and easy to chase.
- Job site
- The client and address, kept as a consistent job record.
- Call-out fee
- The flat fee for showing up, recorded as its own line.
- Parts / materials
- What you supplied and what it cost, so you bill it back accurately.
- Labour hours
- Hours on site and the rate, so the labour line is traceable.
- Deposit
- Any upfront amount taken, recorded against the final invoice.
- Final invoice
- The total due and its due date after the deposit.
- Status
- Quoted, deposit paid, invoiced, paid, or overdue.
- Job photos & worksheet
- Before/after photos and the signed worksheet attached as proof of work.
Example setup
An example job folder setup
One way to organize a run of jobs inside your workspace.
Unpaid finals
Jobs where work is done but the final invoice is still owed, for weekly follow-up.
Materials receipts
Supplier receipts attached to the job so parts costs are easy to bill back.
Worksheets & photos
Signed worksheets and before/after photos attached to each job record.
Common mistakes
Mistakes to avoid
- Finishing a job and never sending the final invoice.
- Folding fronted materials into your own costs instead of billing them back.
- Taking a deposit without recording it against the final amount.
- Leaving job photos and worksheets on your phone instead of on the record.
- Having no single list of which jobs are still unpaid.
How it helps
How Cash Workspace helps
One record per job
Record the call-out, parts, labour, deposit, and final invoice for a job so nothing is missed when you bill.
Unpaid jobs in view
Mark each job paid or unpaid so you can see what's still owed before you move on.
Proof attached
Attach signed worksheets and job photos to the record so the invoice is backed up if questioned.
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FAQ
Trades invoice tracking FAQ
- How do I itemize a trade invoice?
- Record the call-out fee, parts and materials, and labour hours as separate lines on the job record so the final amount is traceable and easy to explain to the customer.
- How do I track a deposit on a bigger job?
- Record the deposit with its date against the job, then record the final invoice for the balance. Both sit on one record so you can see what's still owed.
- Can I keep job photos with the invoice?
- Yes. Attach before/after photos and the signed worksheet to the job record. Cash Workspace stores them with the invoice but does not read or extract anything from them.
Organizing help — not tax, accounting, or legal guidance
Cash Workspace is a free workspace for organizing invoices, expenses, receipts, clients, and documents. This page is organizing guidance only — not tax, accounting, legal, or bookkeeping guidance. Cash Workspace does not connect to your bank, does not scan or read your receipts for you, and does not move or collect payments. Whether an expense is deductible depends on your situation, so confirm it with a qualified accountant or tax professional.
Keep every job's invoice in one place
Start a free workspace and record each job's call-out, parts, labour, and final invoice so no finished job goes unpaid.