Working as a Construction Consultant or Contractor

You could be an experienced construction consultant or contractor, or maybe you're sitting in an office as a permanent employee with a goal of setting up on your own. Whatever your situation, SJD has the perfect accountancy solution for you. We manage the tax affairs of over 10,000 contractor and consultant clients, have offices in all UK cities and have won more awards for customer service than any other firm in our sector. All of which means you can rest assured that as a client you will always be receiving the best possible advice from an industry expert. 

The construction industry is one of the most volatile sectors in the UK economy, and it has certainly has seen some extreme highs and lows over the years! So if you are thinking of becoming a contractor in the construction sector, then you're going to need some careful financial planning and advice. With years of experience in this sector, we pride ourselves on having an understanding of the specific problems faced by construction engineers, contractors and consultants - and we are able to recommend a range of tax efficient solutions. 

We will work with you to help you optimise your business through advice on appropriate funding, project planning, cash flow planning and payroll services, along with other tax and business planning initiatives. We can guide you through the maze of regulations that are imposed upon the industry, and can help you to minimise your compliance costs and so build a successful future.

There are many reasons why you might choose to work on a contract basis, but money is definitely one of the key ones. In fact, contractors almost always earn more than their employed counterparts, which is only fair considering the loss of holiday pay, sick pay, pensions and other employee benefits. Our online take home pay calculator can show you how much more you could earn by contracting through your own limited company

The first step is to decide how you will operate - the two most common options being to work through an umbrella company or to set up and form a limited company. 

If you do choose to set up a limited company, SJD Accountancy can give you a wealth of information and advice - as well as providing a low cost fixed-fee accountancy service which has been developed specifically for contractors. 

If you have any question about contracting or would like any further advice please call our New Client Services helpdesk on 0500 152 500 or email jaime.thorpe@sjdaccountancy.com.

SJD Accountancy is the UK's largest specialist provider of fixed fee, limited company accountancy services to contractors and freelancers. We've been acting for clients across the UK since 1992 and have more than 10,000 already.

We are the only national specialist firm of accountants with offices in all major UK cities, so you’ll never be far from your accountant. SJD also has more qualified staff than any other firm in our market, with qualifications from the following major tax and accountancy bodies - ATII, ATT, ACCA, CA, ACA, FCCA, ACMA. You’ll also be pleased to know that we are one of the lowest priced as well. All of our clients receive:

• Free face-to-face meetings. This is another unique service, only SJD offers free face to face meetings - tax is complicated and sometimes only a meeting will do.
• Unlimited access to your own dedicated accountant. No call centres, no outsourcing, no automated call handling. Simply telephone, email or meet your own dedicated accountant face to face.
• Money back service guarantee. All your telephone calls and emails will be answered the same day or we will refund your monthly fee.
• Outstanding reputation. We have won more awards for customer service and accountancy excellence than any other firm in our market.

We offer an all inclusive low cost monthly package which includes completion of accounts, payroll bureau, dividends and corporation tax computations, personal taxation, free bookkeeping software, unlimited access to your accountant and all company returns.

All this for a fixed monthly fee of £95 plus VAT, which is one of the lowest prices in the market.

Appoint SJD Accountancy and never worry about your tax or accountancy affairs again!

You may also find the following pages, guides and case studies useful: