Construction Accountants
Specialist accounting services for construction businesses.
The construction industry presents unique financial and tax challenges. From managing cash flow and subcontractors to navigating the Construction Industry Scheme (CIS), businesses need an accountant who understands the sector and can provide practical, proactive advice.
At Coombs Chartered Accountants, we work with construction companies, contractors, subcontractors, developers, and tradespeople, helping them stay compliant, improve profitability, and build strong financial foundations for long-term success.
Accounting Expertise for the Construction Industry
Construction businesses often operate in fast-moving environments with fluctuating workloads, tight margins, and complex tax obligations.
Whether you’re a sole trader, limited company, or growing construction business, we’ll provide tailored advice to help you manage your finances effectively, remain compliant, and make confident business decisions.
Our aim is to remove the burden of financial administration so you can focus on delivering successful projects.
Our Construction Accounting Services
We provide a comprehensive range of accounting and advisory services for construction businesses, including:
- Annual accounts
- Corporation Tax and Self Assessment
- Construction Industry Scheme (CIS) support
- CIS returns
- Payroll services
- VAT registration and returns
- Bookkeeping
- Cloud accounting software
- Management accounts
- Cash flow forecasting
- Business tax planning
- Business growth advice
Our services are tailored to suit businesses of every size, from individual tradespeople to established construction firms.
Construction Industry Scheme (CIS) Support
The Construction Industry Scheme can be complex, with strict rules around contractor and subcontractor payments, tax deductions, and monthly reporting.
We can help you:
- Register for CIS
- Verify subcontractors
- Prepare and submit monthly CIS returns
- Ensure deductions are calculated correctly
- Stay compliant with HMRC requirements
Our expertise helps reduce the risk of errors, penalties, and unnecessary administration.
Managing Cash Flow in Construction
Cash flow is one of the biggest challenges facing construction businesses.
Delayed payments, project costs, supplier invoices, and payroll all need careful management to ensure your business remains financially healthy.
We’ll help you understand your cash flow, prepare forecasts, and provide advice to improve financial stability, allowing you to invest in growth with confidence.
Why Choose Coombs?
We understand the challenges construction businesses face and provide practical advice that’s focused on helping your business succeed.
When you work with us, you’ll benefit from:
- Construction industry expertise
- CIS compliance support
- Proactive tax planning
- Fixed-fee pricing
- Cloud accounting solutions
- Friendly, responsive service
- Year-round business advice
We’re more than your accountants—we’re trusted advisers committed to helping your business grow.
Looking for a Construction Accountant?
Whether you’re a contractor, subcontractor, builder, property developer, or specialist tradesperson, Coombs Chartered Accountants can provide the accounting support and commercial advice your business needs.
Contact our team today to find out how we can help your construction business succeed.
Frequently Asked Questions
The Construction Industry Scheme (CIS) is a HMRC scheme that governs how contractors make payments to subcontractors for construction work. It requires contractors to deduct tax from subcontractor payments and submit regular returns to HMRC.
If you’re a contractor paying subcontractors, you’ll usually need to register for CIS. Subcontractors can also register to reduce the rate of tax deducted from their payments. We can advise you on your obligations and complete the registration process.
Yes. We prepare and submit monthly CIS returns on behalf of contractors, ensuring all deductions are calculated correctly and deadlines are met.
Absolutely. If you’ve had CIS tax deducted from your payments, we’ll ensure these deductions are correctly accounted for and help you claim any tax refund you’re entitled to.
Cloud accounting software can simplify bookkeeping, invoicing, expense management, and cash flow monitoring. We’ll recommend the most suitable solution for your business and help you get set up.
Yes. We provide cash flow forecasting and financial planning to help construction businesses manage seasonal fluctuations, delayed payments, and project costs more effectively.
Yes. We support construction businesses of all sizes, including sole traders, subcontractors, partnerships, and limited companies.
We provide proactive tax planning to ensure you’re claiming all available allowances and reliefs while structuring your business as tax efficiently as possible.
Our fees are tailored to the size and complexity of your business. We offer transparent, fixed-fee pricing with no hidden costs.
Yes. As your construction business expands, we’ll continue to provide advice on tax, payroll, cash flow, business planning, and financial management, helping you build a stronger, more profitable business.
Their team is thorough, well organised, and committed to delivering an excellent service to their clients. Communication is always prompt and clear, allowing us to deliver payroll accurately and on time.
We wouldn't hesitate to recommend them to anyone looking for a knowledgeable, reliable, and professional accountancy firm.
The replacement that was offered by my present number cruncher didn’t really float my boat.
I dug into my roladex and messaged a previous CA, whom had also retired! (I see a pattern. Nothing to do with bureaucratic shenanigans surely?)
I was put in touch with Jake at Coombs Chartered Accountants and immediately was impressed with his enthusiasm, knowledge and client-centred viewpoint.
The transition from old to new went well, down to the professionalism of both accountants.
Can’t complain about any aspect of the service I receive and the advice given is clear and detailed, which is helpful and reassuring.
His prices are fair and, notably, is available at most times. When I leave a message, it’s returned soon after.
And he’s a (the real) Latics fan, so there’s an additional connection!
Recommendation cannot be emphasised enough.
Jake’s knowledge and attention to detail was the main driver for me ( helps he’s a good guy too). He doesn’t just look at the short term but asks you a lot of questions to seek out the long term to tailor his advice to you.
Couldn’t recommend him highly enough.
5 stars all the way!
Jake is a pleasure to deal with, very helpful, very knowledgeable, understanding, and I wouldn’t use anybody else. Thank you, Jake.
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Coombs have been an invaluable part of our business journey. They simplified our accounting, kept us compliant, and offered advice that genuinely helped us grow. It’s rare to find a firm that’s both knowledgeable and approachable. What really sets them apart, though, is the extra time and care they give to clients with learning difficulties like ADHD and dyslexia. They break things down clearly, never rush the process, and make sure you feel supported every step of the way. That kind of understanding is priceless.
I couldn’t imagine not working with Jake – he’s truly the oracle! Nothing is ever too much trouble, and he always takes the time to explain everything clearly and thoroughly. In the 11 years we’ve worked together, there hasn’t been a single question he couldn’t answer. I couldn’t recommend him enough and such a positive guy to have on board with us.
I was recommended Jake when I was looking for an accountant for my business – I’m delighted that I took the advice! As having spoken with Jake he advised that I become a limited company, sorted out all the paperwork and it’s been a hassle- free process plus saving me money; what isn’t there to recommend?
Definitely recommend Jake, we have been with him now a couple of years and has been very helpful always willing to answer any questions we may have had, very easy to deal with and has made the accounting side of our business a breeze.
I’ve the pleasure of working with Jake, and I can confidently say he’s one of the most helpful and reliable professionals I’ve dealt with. He’s consistently thorough, responsive, and takes the time to explain everything clearly. Whether it’s tax season or ongoing financial planning, Jake brings both expertise and peace of mind to the process. I truly appreciate his attention to detail and the way he makes complex financial matters feel manageable. Highly recommended!