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Accounting for Construction & Trade Businesses

Specialist financial services for contractors, subcontractors, and trade businesses - from CIS compliance to project profitability tracking
 



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Why work with Accounted?

We’re not just your accountants, we operate like part of your team.

  • Your own dedicated accountant

  • Monthly check-ins

  • Unlimited questions

  • Proactive support, not reactive

  • Total clarity on your numbers

  • Free consultation included

 

Construction Finance That Keeps Pace with Your Projects

Between CIS deductions, reverse charge VAT rules, and unpredictable cash flow across multiple sites, construction accounting gets complicated fast. Most bookkeepers don't understand the trades. We do. We help contractors manage compliance, track project profitability, and plan cash flow so you're never caught short between jobs.

Building Your Trade Business

Most construction businesses follow a similar growth path - but each stage brings new financial challenges that need proper management.

  • SOLO SUBCONTRACTOR

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    Getting Started Right

    We register you for CIS, ensure you're claiming all allowable tool and material expenses, and help you manage the irregular cash flow that comes with working for different main contractors.

  • TAKING ON WORK

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    Building Safely

    When you start employing other subbies, we handle all CIS deductions correctly, set up your reverse charge VAT, and implement job costing so you know which projects actually make you money.

  • MAIN CONTRACTOR

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    Scaling with Confidence

    As you manage multiple sites, we provide complete CIS compliance across all projects, create cash flow forecasts between jobs, and deliver tax-efficient planning that protects your profits.

Accounting Support Built for Construction & Trades

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CIS Compliance

Complete CIS verification, filing, and monthly reporting to keep you HMRC-compliant

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Reverse Charge VAT

VAT reverse charge setup and configuration for construction services

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Project Profitability

Job-by-job profit tracking so you know what each site actually makes you

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Expense Management

Proper categorisation of tools, materials, fuel, and allowable business expenses

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Cash Flow Forecasting

Project-based cash flow forecasts to manage timing between jobs

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Multi-Site Reporting

Consolidated financial reporting across multiple construction sites and projects

What our customers are saying

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Been with accounted for 4 years now and couldn't ask for better accountants. They are so professional, friendly and provide all services in a timely manner. Thank you for always going above and beyond!

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Busola B.

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Owning a business I have struggled with doing my own accounts. Accounted LTD have literally taken the burden off my shoulders and I will continue to use their services.

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Imi Adedapo

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My consultation with them was very insightful and clear - would 100% recommend to any SME, they are very professional!

 

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Grace Kamara

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Accounted has helped me so much and has made my accounting back-end management much easier! Would 100% recommend to any SME that needs support.

 
 

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are you looking for?
  • Yes - we handle your registration with HMRC and manage all CIS deductions throughout the year.
  • We review your contracts and supply chains to determine applicability, then configure your VAT accounting correctly.

     

  • Yes - we manage subcontractor verification, monthly return submissions, and all CIS compliance requirements.
  • Yes - we provide fully automated, HMRC-compliant payment processing with accurate CIS deduction calculations.
  • Absolutely - we ensure all allowable business expenses are properly categorised and claimed to maximise your tax relief.
  • Yes - we create detailed forecasts with job-specific reporting to help you manage project finances effectively.
  • We use project tracking features in Xero or QuickBooks to monitor costs, revenue, and profit margins for each job separately.
  • Yes - we consolidate financial reporting across all your projects whilst maintaining individual job profitability analysis.
  • Yes - including specialist configuration for the domestic reverse charge and construction-specific VAT rules.
  • We can appeal penalties on your behalf and implement reminder systems to ensure future compliance and avoid further penalties.

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Management Accounts

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Stop chasing cash between jobs

Construction cash flow doesn't have to be a constant headache. With proper CIS management, project tracking, and cash flow forecasting, you can plan ahead instead of reacting to problems. Book your free consultation and discover how construction-specialist accounting can transform your business.

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