Why work as a Specialist IT Contractor?

Many different industries have now grasped the benefits of working with external contractors as opposed to employing full time staff – and this is most definitely the case with the specialist IT sector where projects are often undertaken for a fixed period of time rather than on a long-term ongoing basis.

The hiring of external contractors provides employers with a truly flexible ‘call on demand’ workforce. It’s a win-win relationship as the contractors also have much more flexibility and freedom from things like internal politics - not to mention higher rates of pay. 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.

The following pages will give you more detailed information on the type of sectors you can work within, the rates of pay available and how to find that all important contract in whatever sector you may choose.

C Sharp Contractors Guide
C Sharp Rates of Pay Guide
Becoming an SAP Contractor
Demand for .Net Contractors
Becoming a Mobile Developer Contractor

If you have any questions about becoming a contractor, appointing an accountant or would appreciate some further advice please call our Client Services helpdesk on 0500 152500 / 01442 275789 or alternatively e-mail: Jaime.thorpe@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, e-mail or meet your own dedicated accountant face to face.
Money back 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 queries or would like further advice please do not hesitate to contact us on 0500 152500/ 01442 275789 or email: Jaime.thorpe@sjdaccountancy.com

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

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Step-by-step Guide to Contracting - Download a FREE copy of our guide
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Guide to Contracting - All the best guides to contracting in one place
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

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