CIS subcontractors
Tax returns, CIS deductions and clear records without leaving everything until the deadline.
Accountants for trades and construction
Keep the jobs moving.
Keep the numbers under control.
CIS, VAT, bookkeeping, payroll, accounts and practical reporting for subcontractors, trades and growing construction businesses.
CompliantCIS, VAT and payroll handled
CommercialUnderstand jobs and margins
PreparedPlan tax and cash commitments
Built around real working businesses
Good work should produce
a good return.
Turnover can grow while margins and cash remain under pressure. Materials are paid before customers settle, subcontractors need managing and several tax obligations can fall close together.
Side by Side builds a dependable finance process around the work, helping you stay compliant and understand what the jobs are actually delivering.
Who we support
From individual subcontractors to growing teams.
Limited-company trades
Company accounts, Corporation Tax, payroll, VAT and director support under one roof.
Contractors using subcontractors
CIS processes, supplier records and payment information kept accurate and timely.
Growing construction businesses
More structure around bookkeeping, jobs, cash flow and monthly performance as complexity increases.
Practical support
Compliance covered.
Performance clearer.
Start with the essentials and add reporting, forecasting and process support as the business grows.
CIS compliance
Monthly contractor returns, deduction records and support for subcontractors reclaiming deductions through the correct route.
Bookkeeping and VAT
Bank, supplier and customer activity reconciled into dependable digital records and accurate VAT returns.
Payroll and subcontractors
Keep employees, subcontractors and reporting responsibilities properly separated and organised.
Job and margin reporting
Track labour, materials and other direct costs to understand which types of work are producing a worthwhile return.
Cash-flow planning
Look ahead to VAT, tax, payroll, materials and slower-paying customers before cash becomes tight.
Accounts and tax
Annual accounts, Corporation Tax or Self Assessment completed from records maintained throughout the year.
A service that scales
Spend less time chasing paperwork and more time running the work.
We agree a clear routine for records, deadlines and responsibilities, with fixed-fee support matched to transaction volumes and complexity.
Discuss your construction accountsFree, no-obligation consultation
Ready for a stronger finance process behind the work?
Book a free initial call with Toby to discuss CIS, VAT, bookkeeping and the information you need as the business grows.