Accountant For Builders
Trusted Accountants For Builders in London
Specialist Accountants for Builders in London
Builders don’t have spare evenings for spreadsheets, reverse charge rules and CIS returns — but get them wrong and HMRC penalties bite hard. Accountactical manages the numbers for London’s building trade, from sole trader bricklayers to limited company developers, so your time goes on site, not on admin.
- ✓CIS returns filed accurately, every month
- ✓VAT domestic reverse charge applied correctly on every job
- ✓Job costing that shows which sites actually make money
- ✓Tools, plant and vehicle expenses claimed in full
Where generic accounting fails builders
- ✓CIS return errors trigger HMRC penalties almost immediately
- ✓Reverse charge mistakes create sudden cash flow disasters
- ✓Forgotten retentions inflate profit and the tax bill with it
Complete Accounting Services for Builders & Developers
CIS Returns & Compliance
Registration, subcontractor verification and monthly returns handled end to end.
VAT & Reverse Charge
The right VAT treatment confirmed for every contract before it bites.
Job Costing
Costs tracked per site, so you know which jobs earn and which drain.
Bookkeeping for Trades
Receipts, invoices and staged payments kept in order all year.
Year-End Accounts & Tax
Accounts and returns prepared with every allowable expense claimed.
Payroll & Subcontractors
Employees and subbies paid correctly, with the paperwork to prove it.
How It Works
Review
A free construction accounting review of where you are now.
Set Up
CIS, VAT and bookkeeping systems configured for your business.
Run
Monthly returns, books and payroll handled on schedule.
Plan
Year-end accounts plus tax planning for the year ahead.
Why London Builders Trust Accountactical
- ✓Construction specialists, not generalists learning on your money
- ✓CIS handled from first verification through to refunds
- ✓Retentions and staged payments recorded properly
- ✓Fixed monthly pricing agreed up front
- ✓Deadlines tracked proactively, never chased in a panic
Retentions, done right
Retentions that are forgotten or misrecorded show inflated profit — and lead straight to unexpected tax bills. We record every retention correctly, so the numbers you plan on are the numbers that are true.
Free tool: Working under CIS? See what HMRC may owe you with our free CIS tax refund calculator.
What our clients say
“I was completely lost with declaring rental income and expenses. Accountactical guided me step by step, explained everything clearly, and even helped me save money.”
“Dealing with property tax felt overwhelming, but their expert team made it simple. Professional, approachable and accurate. I finally feel confident about compliance.”
“They understand the complexities of UK tax better than anyone. Their tailored advice gave me reassurance and strong financial results without unnecessary stress.”
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View all servicesFrequently asked questions
Under the Construction Industry Scheme, contractors deduct money from subcontractor payments and pass it to HMRC. If you pay subbies or work as one, CIS almost certainly applies — we handle registration, verification and the monthly returns.
Many construction services supplied between VAT-registered businesses within CIS fall under the domestic reverse charge. We confirm the correct treatment contract by contract, so invoices and cash flow stay right.
Generally yes — tools, plant, vehicles and materials used for the business are typically allowable. Missed claims here are one of the most common ways builders overpay tax, and we make sure nothing is left behind.
Both — from one-man bands to developers running multiple sites. We also advise on when incorporating makes sense and handle the switch when the time is right.
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