Industry — Construction

Bookkeeping that keeps up with the build

From job-costing to subbie invoices to CIS deductions, Rio handles the paperwork side of construction so you can focus on the site.

Less time on admin, more time on site

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Job-cost everything

Tag receipts and invoices to projects and cost codes the moment they're captured.

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Subcontractor workflows

Subbies submit invoices via mobile or email. Rio applies CIS, DRC, or 1099 rules automatically.

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Retention tracking

Track held-back amounts across jobs and release them when milestones are signed off.

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Mobile-first

The whole crew can capture receipts from the cab of the truck.

How it works — in four steps

  1. 01

    Connect

    Plug Rio into your accounting software, banks, and inbox in minutes.

  2. 02

    Capture

    Submit documents via mobile, email, fetch, or upload — automatically.

  3. 03

    Automate

    AI extracts, categorises, and applies your chart of accounts.

  4. 04

    Sync

    Clean transactions flow to QuickBooks, Xero, Sage, NetSuite, or your stack.

By the numbers

99.9%Capture accuracy
CISUK ready
1099US ready
DRCEU compliant

Construction teams running on Rio

Rio gave us our weekends back. Reconciliation that took two days now takes thirty minutes.
— Operations lead, multi-site retailer
Our accountant calls us their easiest client. Everything is already where it should be.
— Founder, professional services firm
The advisory side is what closed it for us — software plus a real human reviewing the numbers monthly.
— CFO, growth-stage SaaS

Frequently Asked Questions

Is there a free trial?

Yes — 14 days, no credit card required. You'll get full access to every Rio feature on whichever plan you select.

Do I keep my existing accountant?

Absolutely. Rio sits between your business and your accountant, cutting their workload while keeping the same relationship. If you don't have one, we can introduce you to vetted partners.

How long does onboarding take?

Most businesses are live within an afternoon. Multi-entity setups take 3–5 days with a dedicated success manager.

Is my data secure?

Rio is GDPR and ISO 27001 aligned. Documents are encrypted at rest, stored for 10 years, and access is permissioned by role.

Try Rio yourself with our 14-day free trial

Set up your account in minutes. No credit card required.