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Accounting for Construction Subcontractors
Working as a subcontractor comes with its own set of accounting and tax responsibilities. Findlay Todd provides straightforward support with accounting for Construction Subcontractors, helping you stay organised, understand your CIS deductions and make sure your tax affairs are handled properly.
Whether you work independently, through a limited company or across multiple contractors, our team can help you keep on top of your records, returns and ongoing financial responsibilities.
Accounting for Construction Subcontractors can be particularly important because irregular income, CIS deductions, changing contracts and business expenses can quickly become difficult to keep track of.
Our team already works with contractors and subcontractors under the Construction Industry Scheme, providing practical support with CIS, bookkeeping, tax returns, payroll and year-end accounts.
We take the time to understand how you work, how you are paid and what records you need to keep, giving you clear advice without unnecessary jargon.
Our team combines professional knowledge with real-world experience to support your business or personal finances at every stage.
We help subcontractors understand CIS deductions, keep accurate records and make sure the right information is included when completing tax returns.
We prepare self-assessment tax returns accurately and on time, making sure your income, CIS deductions and allowable business expenses are properly accounted for.
Stay organised with clean, up-to-date financial records so you always know what you have earned, what has been deducted and what expenses have been incurred.
If you operate through a limited company, we can prepare your year-end accounts and help you meet your Companies House and HMRC responsibilities.
For VAT-registered subcontractors and construction businesses, we can help manage VAT records, prepare returns and keep your reporting accurate.
If you employ staff or operate a growing construction business, we can provide reliable payroll support and help with RTI and associated reporting.
The Construction Industry Scheme can add another layer of administration to running your business. Keeping track of payments, deductions and supporting records is important, particularly when it comes to preparing your tax return.
Findlay Todd provides specialist CIS accounting support for contractors and subcontractors. We can help you understand the deductions being made from your payments, keep your records organised and make sure the figures are correctly reflected in your accounts and tax returns.
If you are unsure whether your CIS records are complete or whether deductions have been handled correctly, speak to our team and we can help you get everything in order.
Good bookkeeping is particularly important for construction subcontractors, especially if you work for several contractors throughout the year.
We can help you keep a clear record of:
Accurate records make your tax return easier to prepare and give you a much clearer picture of how your business is performing.
If you work as a self-employed construction subcontractor, your CIS deductions need to be accounted for when your Self Assessment tax return is prepared.
We will review your income, deductions and business records, prepare your tax return and explain the final position clearly. Our aim is to make sure your return is accurate, submitted on time and reflects the information available to us.
We can also help identify legitimate business expenses that should be considered when preparing your accounts and tax return.
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We understand that you want to spend your time working, not trying to make sense of accounting paperwork.
Our approach is simple:
We will talk through your current setup, whether you are self-employed or operating through a company, and what support you need.
Our team will look at your existing bookkeeping, CIS information and tax position so we can identify what needs attention.
Once everything is in place, we can provide ongoing accounting support throughout the year, helping you stay organised and prepared for upcoming deadlines.
We believe good accountancy should be simple. That’s why we’ve created a hassle-free process to help you get started quickly, stay compliant and gain peace of mind. Whether you’re switching from another accountant or starting fresh, our team will support you from day one.
Findlay Todd Accountants is based in Jarrow and supports contractors and subcontractors across Newcastle, Sunderland, South Shields, Hebburn, North Tyneside and the wider North East.
We also work remotely with clients throughout the UK using secure digital accounting systems, so you can access professional support wherever your construction work takes you.
You are not legally required to use an accountant, but professional support can make it much easier to keep accurate records, understand CIS deductions, prepare tax returns and stay on top of HMRC requirements.
CIS deductions are amounts withheld from payments made to subcontractors. These deductions need to be correctly recorded so they can be taken into account when your tax position is calculated.
You should keep clear records of income, CIS deduction statements, business expenses, receipts, invoices and relevant bank transactions. Good records make preparing your accounts and tax return much easier.
Yes. We can help organise existing records, identify missing information and bring your bookkeeping up to date before preparing your tax return or year-end accounts.
For tips on how to stay up to date, check our blog 5 Simple Tips for Keeping Organised Financial Records All Year Long
Yes. We support both self-employed subcontractors and limited companies with CIS accounting, bookkeeping, payroll, VAT, tax and year-end accounts.
Yes. We work with construction clients who move between sites, contractors and locations. Our secure digital systems make it easy to share records and receive support wherever you are working.
If you are a construction subcontractor looking for clear, reliable accounting support, speak to the Findlay Todd team. We can help with CIS, bookkeeping, tax returns and the wider financial responsibilities that come with working in the construction industry.
Your accounting needs rarely sit in isolation. Alongside this service, Findlay Todd can support you with a wider range of accountancy services to help keep your finances organised, compliant and easier to manage.
Whether you also need help with bookkeeping, payroll, VAT, tax returns, or year-end accounts, our team can provide joined-up support tailored to your circumstances.
We prepare accurate tax returns for contractors and subcontractors, making sure your CIS deductions, income and allowable expenses are properly accounted for.
Keep your CIS records, income and business expenses organised throughout the year, making tax returns and financial reporting much easier to manage.
If you employ staff or subcontractors, we can provide reliable payroll support alongside your CIS accounting, helping you keep payments and reporting on track.