When should I speak to an accountant?
Ideally before a deadline or major decision. Early advice is usually more useful than trying to correct a problem afterwards.
Business Advice Hub
The Business Hub: practical guides for small businesses.
Practical accounting, tax and business guidance for company directors, sole traders and construction businesses across Greater Manchester.
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Advice built around the decisions business owners actually face.
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Limited companies
Annual accounts, Corporation Tax, director payroll, dividends and Companies House responsibilities.
Explore limited company support →Construction & CIS
CIS returns, subcontractor deductions, domestic reverse charge VAT and bookkeeping for trades.
Explore construction support →Small businesses
Bookkeeping, VAT, payroll and clear financial information to help you make better decisions.
Explore small business support →Sole traders
Records, allowable expenses, Self Assessment and support as your business develops.
Explore sole trader support →Self Assessment
What information to gather, how the process works and how to avoid a last-minute rush.
Explore Self Assessment support →Fixed-fee packages
See straightforward monthly packages designed around how your business operates.
View packages →Construction & CIS
Construction & CIS guides
Practical guidance for contractors, subcontractors and construction businesses.
Construction & CIS
CIS explained: a practical guide for contractors and subcontractors
A practical guide to the Construction Industry Scheme: registration, verification, 20% and 30% deductions, gross payment status and monthly returns.
Read guide →Construction & CISVAT domestic reverse charge for construction: when does it apply?
When does the construction VAT domestic reverse charge apply? Use our practical DRC flowchart and examples for CIS contractors and subcontractors.
Read guide →Construction & CISCIS tax refunds: how subcontractors claim back deductions
CIS deductions can result in a tax refund. Learn how CIS refunds work, what records you need and common reasons claims are delayed.
Read guide →Construction & CISWhat expenses can construction workers and CIS subcontractors claim?
A practical guide to allowable expenses for construction workers and CIS subcontractors, including tools, travel, PPE, phone and professional fees.
Read guide →Construction & CISCIS contractor responsibilities: registration, verification and monthly returns
CIS contractor responsibilities explained: registration, subcontractor verification, deductions, statements, monthly returns and HMRC payments.
Read guide →Sole Traders
Sole trader guides
Tax, MTD and accounting guidance for people working for themselves.
Sole Traders
Making Tax Digital for Income Tax: do I need to use MTD?
Do you need Making Tax Digital for Income Tax? Check the £50,000, £30,000 and £20,000 thresholds, qualifying income and quarterly update rules.
Read guide →Sole TradersHow much does an accountant cost for a sole trader?
How much does an accountant cost for a sole trader? Compare typical services, what affects fees and what to ask before choosing an accountant.
Read guide →Sole TradersWhat expenses can a sole trader claim?
What expenses can a sole trader claim? A practical UK guide to vehicles, home working, phone, software, equipment and professional fees.
Read guide →Sole TradersSole trader vs limited company: which is better?
Sole trader or limited company? Compare tax, liability, admin, accounts, extracting money and when incorporation may be worth considering.
Read guide →Sole TradersSelf Assessment for sole traders: deadlines, tax and records
Self Assessment for sole traders explained: registration, records, tax return deadlines, payments on account and what information to keep.
Read guide →Quick answers
Six useful starting points.
Can I switch accountants?
Yes. Once you authorise the change, we can request professional clearance and the records needed from your previous accountant.
Do you offer monthly fees?
Yes. Our packages are designed to make the cost predictable and match the level of support your business needs.
Can you help with bookkeeping software?
Yes. We can help organise your records, introduce suitable digital processes and keep your bookkeeping current.
Do you work with construction businesses?
Yes. Construction and CIS are a core specialism, including contractor and subcontractor obligations.
Which areas do you cover?
We are based in Heywood and support clients across Rochdale, Middleton, Bury, Oldham and Greater Manchester.
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