Contractor Guides

Thank you for your interest in our downloadable Contractor Guides.

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

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

Still not found the answer you're looking for? Why not try our Contractor 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 152500 / 01442 275789, 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 11,000 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, email 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 £110 plus VAT, which is one of the lowest prices in the market.

If you have any questions about forming your Limited Company you can contact our Client Liaison Team on 0500 152500 / 01442 275789 or email michelle.turbutt@sjdaccountancy.com

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:

Winners of the Accountancy Age Awards for Excellence in 2007 and 2004, finalists in 2010 and all years since 2003.
British Accountancy Awards 'Accountant of the Year' 2011.
Four time winners of the 'Best Contractor Accountant' award voted for by visitors to Contractor UK 2010 to 2007.
Institute of Customer Service ‘Customer Commitment’ Award 2011.
‘Best Professional Team of the Year’ in the UK Customer Experience Awards 2011.
More qualified staff than any other specialist firm with qualifications covering: ATII, ATT, ACCA, CA, ACA, FCCA, ACMA.
Deemed PCG Accredited Accountants and fully MSC compliant.

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