Contractor Guides

Thank you for your interest in our downloadable Contractor Guides.

  • Step-by-Step Guide to Moving from Permanent to Contracting click here.
  • Step-by-Step Guide to Contracting through your own Limited Company click here.
  • Comprehensive Contractors Guide click here
  • Guide to Contractor Expenses Click here
  • Plain English IR35 Advice Click here

If you would like us to post you a complimentary copy of SJD's 76 page Comprehensive Contractors Guide, please click here.

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

  • Take home pay Limited company or Umbrella company - The Real Story Click here
  • How much can I earn as a contractor? Click here
  • Becoming a Contractor - Permanent vs Contract Click here
  • Take Home Pay Case Studies - Umbrella and Limited company examples Click here
  • How to contract through your own Limited Company Click here
  • Guide to finding a Contract Click here
  • SJD's Accountancy Service for Contractors and Freelancers Click here

Still not found the answer you're looking for? Why not try our Frequently Asked Questions section.

Plus, why not read our latest hints and tax tips on surviving the recession as a contractor.

If you have any queries or would like further advice please don't hesitate to contact us on 0500 152 500 / 01442 232700, email michelle.turbutt@sjdaccountancy.com.

SJD Accountancy

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

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 have 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.

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, e-mail or meet your own dedicated accountant face to face.
Money backed service guarantee. All your telephone calls and e-mails will be answered the same day or we will refund your monthly fee's.
Outstanding reputation. We have won more awards for customer service and accountancy excellence than any other firm in our market.

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!

On top of all that, SJD have also won every relevant industry award possible, including:

  • 'Small Firm of the Year' - Winner Accountancy Age 2007
  • '100 Best Companies to Work For' Award - Sunday Times 2008 & 2007
  • 'AXA Business of the Year' - Finalists National Business Awards 2007
  • 'Best Contractor Accountant' - ContractorUK 2007 and 2006
  • 'Outstanding Two Star Status' - Best Companies Accreditation 2007 and 2008
  • 'Accountancy Age Award for Excellence' Winner 2004
  • Winners of the "Sunday Times Best Small Companies to Work For in the UK" Award, achieving the highest position ever for a firm of accountants.

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

Take home pay calculator - How much could you be taking home
Contractor FAQ - All your frequently asked questions and their answers
First time Contracting or Freelancing? - A summary of the alternatives along with pros and cons
Step-by-step Guide to Contracting - Download a FREE copy of our guide
Limited or Umbrella? Can't decide? - We help you decide which is best for you
Take home pay case studies - Examples of contractors using limited and umbrella companies
Expenses Guide - Know exactly what you can claim
Umbrella company guide - Everything you ever wanted to know about umbrella company services
IR35 Guide - A great plain English guide to IR35

Most importantly, in a recent survey 98% of our clients rated SJD as 'better than other accountants' - we are working hard to convince the other 2%!



SJD Contractor's Guide

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