Best contractor accountants
First of all, the creator of this resourceful website is a Contractor Accountant specialist and has been so for many years. Indeed, we offer accounting services for limited company contractors and freelancers alike across the UK. What’s more, we provide some of the best contractor accountants (UK) services and look after clients in all sorts of industries. Therefore, are you on the search for contractor accounting services for the first time? On the other hand, are you are looking to leave your current firm of accountants? Basically, if either of these apply to you, there are various considerations for you before you choose a new accountant. What’s more, if you are taking the time to look for the best accounting services for contractors, please read on.
In the UK there are thousands of firms of accountants out there. In addition, there are many solo practitioners too. Therefore, when you search for accountants for contractors in the UK, you will find there is plenty of choice. However, it is key to take your time and do your own research, when you search for a new accountant to look after you.
Online accounting
In 2023, Making Tax Digital (MTD) is now firmly on the scene. Therefore, many UK contractors that are VAT registered have to maintain their company’s records on a digital system online. Basically, this type of system is accounting software on a digital platform, which you can access via the internet. As a result, with the new MTD rules in place, there is a growing number of digital systems out there.
In terms of online software, FreeAgent, Sage, Xero, and Quickbooks are the more established ones to choose from. However, when you look for the best contractor accountants (UK), they should be familiar with how these online services work. What’s more, FreeAgent is suitable for most small businesses and this includes those who are the owner of their own contractor limited company. Therefore, for most of our existing clients the FreeAgent system works very well.
Are you looking for the best limited company contractor accounting services?
What should you consider?
When you work through an umbrella company, you will look after all of the admin-type tasks. However, when you work for yourself, you may need a dedicated accountant to help guide you.
There are many accountancy firms out there and this includes those on the high street, as well as online. What’s more, there are also specialist contractor accountants (UK) out there who are experts in the contracting arena.
If you appoint a firm of accountants, it is better to have a personal accountant who is dedicated to looking after you, day to day. Indeed, this is better than being dealt with by different members of staff as they may not necessarily know exactly what is going on with your affairs. What’s more, your personal accountant can look after you day to day, and deal with any issues as and when they arise.
An ideal accountant will provide limited company accountancy and specialise in this area. As a result, they will provide excellent accounting services for contractors. In addition, they will provide news and updates, whenever something new or important arises. Furthermore, they will also contact you with news with regards to any important changes that affect you. In addition, there should also be the option of face-to-face meetings if the need arises.
The best time to change contractor accountants (UK)
Are you now taking the time to look for a contractor accountant or small business accountant? Alternatively, are you thinking of how to change your accountant? Basically, if you are looking to change, the best time to do this is at the start of a new financial year. What’s more, we have written a couple of articles on this that are on this site.
Alternatively, if you are looking to appoint a specialist professional who provides accountancy services for UK contractors, we will be happy to help. What’s more, we will help you form a limited company and guide you going forward. In addition, we will also help you maximise your take-home pay and notify you of tax-saving ideas.
You may be in the IT industry, as many contractors in the UK are. Therefore, lots of IT contractor accountants are out there to choose from. What’s more, most of these accountants for IT contractors will be good and we also offer an excellent and competitive service. Furthermore, contractor accountants will usually offer accountancy packages which include a fixed fee. Asa result, this will help you spread the cost of your services over a calendar year.
Our charges
It is key to bear in mind that our charges are very competitive. What’s more they are very good value for money.
Contractor accountants’ top tips
Are you starting up for the first time or are now thinking of changing contractor accountants (UK)? Basically, one key thing to do is set up your own Business Tax account with HM Revenue & Customs. Indeed, this makes appointing us as agents for your company taxes (Corporation Tax, VAT and PAYE/NIC) much quicker (days, not weeks). What’s more, once your business is registered, you can add each tax service (where relevant) to your account. Therefore, please use this link to register as a limited company or other organisation.
When you open a business bank account with Natwest, RBS or Mettle, the bank will cover your FreeAgent licence fee. Therefore, the above monthly charges would be £80.00 + VAT £16.00 = £96.00.
Please read our guide to UK contracting which is for UK contractors in any industry, What’s more many of the tips in here can apply to UK businesses too.
We recommend that you read our guide to running your own company too.
Please also read our latest guide on tax tips.
Included in our contractor accountants fees
Our accountancy services for UK contractors cover all the annual cycle of reporting to the authorities. Therefore, these services will include:
We check your VAT return figures before we file these. In addition, we also advise you what VAT to pay to the VAT office.
We prepare the monthly payroll and file the associated RTI (Real Time Information) with HMRC. Basically, your payslips will appear on FreeAgent automatically once these are processed. In addition, we advise you quarterly on what to pay to HMRC for PAYE/NIC.
Completion of the annual company accounts preparation. In addition, this work includes Corporation Tax calculations, a Corporation Tax return and the online filing of these with Companies House and HMRC.
We complete any admin-type work. Therefore, this work includes preparing minutes, making changes with Companies House and forwarding any mail etc.
We prepare and file your and your partner’s personal tax returns. In addition, we also file this online with HMRC.
As contractor accountants, we also look at tax planning for you and your company.
As part of the contractor accounting services, we will answer any questions as and when these arise. However, if the query is complicated and involves detailed research, an additional fee may apply for our time.
Final Thoughts
As you can see, there are various aspects to consider when you look for a new accountant. What’s more, if you are now searching for contractor accountants to look after your accounts and tax affairs in future, or would like to know more, please contact us. Basically, in order to make contact, please feel free to send us a message on the contact form at the bottom of the home page.
