Managing accounts shouldn’t be the reason you’re still up at 10pm, but for many building contractors, it is. Between pricing up jobs, chasing payments, handling CIS deductions, and trying to keep HMRC happy, the numbers can easily become overwhelming.

That’s where accounts support tailored to your trade makes a difference.

Common Challenges Faced by Building Contractors
1. Late or Missed Payments
Cash flow can make or break a job. Whether it’s clients delaying invoices or subcontractors needing paying before you’ve been paid yourself, managing the flow of money is a daily battle.

2. Keeping on Top of CIS
Construction Industry Scheme (CIS) deductions aren’t just a box-ticking exercise. Get it wrong, and you could face fines or hold-ups with your own tax returns.

3. VAT Confusion
Reverse charge VAT rules have added another layer of complexity. Who charges what — and when — can be hard to track, especially when juggling different types of jobs.

4. Job Costing and Profit Tracking
Without clear records, it’s easy to lose sight of how much you’re really making on each job. Materials, labour, hire costs, variations — all these numbers need to be tracked properly, or you risk eating into your profit.

5. End-of-Year Panic
That familiar scramble to sort receipts, invoices, and bank statements for the accountant? It’s stressful, time-consuming, and usually happens when you’d rather be winding down for Christmas.

The Benefits of Reliable Accounts Support

Less Stress, More Focus on Site
Knowing your accounts are handled means one less thing to worry about. You can focus on what you’re good at — running jobs, managing the team, and growing the business.

Better Cash Flow Planning
With clear insights into what’s coming in and going out, you can make better decisions around when to take on work, when to invest, and when to hold back.

CIS Handled the Right Way
No more second-guessing deductions or scrambling to submit returns. With the admin taken care of, you avoid penalties and build trust with subcontractors.

Confidence with Compliance
Staying up to date with HMRC rules — from reverse charge VAT to digital record keeping — means fewer surprises and no nasty letters through the post.

Clarity on Profit
Knowing what each job actually makes you isn’t just good accounting — it helps you quote more accurately and grow more sustainably.

Peace of Mind
It’s not about flashy dashboards or complicated systems. It’s about knowing someone’s keeping an eye on things, catching issues early, and making sure everything adds up.

Who This Helps

Accounts support is ideal for:

• Independent builders who want to spend less time on paperwork.
• Growing contracting teams looking to get their books in order.
• Specialist trades (plumbers, electricians, roofers, etc.) working under CIS.
• Anyone in construction who needs to get control of their numbers without the jargon.