Specialist Sectors
Being a contractor comes with many benefits, obviously the main one being higher rates of daily pay compared with being a full time employee. However, this is only fair bearing in mind the greater level of risk and lack of 'perceived' job security compared with a full time permanent position (although I doubt many people feel the term 'permanent' really applies any more following the latest round of rather large redundancies). For a full review of the advantages and disadvantages of being a contractor click the link.
One way of further increasing your daily rate and chances of securing a contract is to improve your skills and knowledge and become a niche specialist as well as obviously having great general skills.
For more information on a variety of specialist sectors, how to find work and the typical rates of pay, visit the pages below:
IT Consultants
Security Cleared Contractors
Specialist IT Contractors
Becoming an Interim Manager
Banking and Financial Services Contractors
Media and Creative Contractors
Pharmaceutical and Health Care contractors
Health and Safety Consultants
For further guidance and information on becoming a contractor, what you could earn as a specialist contractor or appointing an SJD Accountant click the links.
Alternatively if you have any questions about contracting or would like any further advice please contact our New Client Services helpdesk on 0500 152 500/01442 275789 or email 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 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!
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
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
If you have any queries or would like further advice please do not hesitate to contact us on 0500 152500/ 01442 275789 or email:rachel@sjdaccountancy.com.
