How to choose the best contractor accountant – 8 essential steps
Selecting the right contractor accountant to use is an essential part of the process of starting out in the contracting world. Here are some top tips. Read more
Contractor Accounting – Guides & Advice
How to choose the best accountant for your contracting business, and what to look out for when choosing an accountancy provider.
Of all the professionals you encounter as a limited company owner, your accountant is arguably the most important appointment you will make. Good advice will save you money, ensure you meet all official deadlines, and allow you to concentrate on what you do best.
Take a look at our key accounting guides:
- How to choose the best contractor accountant – important things to consider before choosing such an important professional advisor.
- What duties do limited company accountants have? – what tasks can you expect your accountant to do on behalf of your limited company?
- Your company’s annual accounts – what, exactly, are your annual accounts made up of, and what are the deadlines?
- Contractor accountancy fees – how much should you pay? – monthly costs vary wildly, but don’t solely judge a firm on the fees it charges.
- How to change your accountant – the typical steps involved in replacing your current accountant with a new one.
- What qualifications does your accountant have? – what are the key accounting bodies, and who is qualified? The firm, or your personal accountant?
Contractor accountant fees – what are the typical costs?
You can pay anything from £50 to £150 per month for a contractor accountant. So what should this monthly fee include, and what ‘extras’ might you have to pay? Read more
Should accountants charge to bring your old accounting records up to scratch?
When you join a new contractor accountant, with incomplete accounting records in tow, should the new provider charge you to bring them up-to-date? Read more
Do you have to appoint an accountant for your limited company?
When you set up in business as a limited company contractor, do you have to appoint an accountant? What are the benefits? Read more
6 benefits of online accounting for both contractors and accountants
As a limited company contractor, you’re busy, so you need a system which can keep up with your accounting needs. But does this take on the form of a spreadsheet or online accountancy software? Read more
The best online accountancy software for contractors
With so many different products available, how do you know which bookkeeping software is best for your contracting business? Our quick guide provides a few key pointers that should make it easier to decide. Read more
How do you know if an accountant is ‘qualified’?
Before you appoint a specialist accountancy firm to look after your contracting books, ensure that you check what qualifications the firm holds. Read more
Typical duties of a specialist contractor accountant
A specialist accountant will provide a number of services to look after the tax and accounting needs of your limited company. Here we look at the typical tasks they undertake for a monthly fee. Read more
What should I do if I want to change my accountant?
If you need to change accountancy providers for whatever reasons, we look at the steps you should take to ensure the handover goes smoothly. Read more
Your company annual accounts – the basics, and filing deadlines
If you have set up a new limited company for your contracting business, when do you have to submit your company accounts to Companies House and HMRC? Read more