Local Experts
Serving Manchester, Salford & Swinton since 2005.
Expert Accountants for Construction Companies
Construction firms face complex financial challenges—from fluctuating material costs to CIS compliance. At Cogency Chartered Accountants, we specialise in helping builders, contractors, and developers across Manchester, Salford, and Swinton streamline finances, maximise tax efficiency, and stay HMRC-compliant.
- 30+ Years’ Construction Accounting Expertise.
- Chartered Accountants.
- Fixed-Fee Pricing – No Surprises.
Do Construction Companies Need Accountants?
Absolutely. Construction accounting involves unique complexities:
- CIS (Construction Industry Scheme) – Managing subcontractor deductions and HMRC filings.
- VAT Reverse Charges – Navigating post-Brexit VAT rules for materials and labour.
- Job Costing & Profit Tracking – Ensuring projects stay profitable amid rising costs.
How Co-gency Helps Construction Businesses
Cash Management & Budgeting
- Build out a personal and business budget including tax strategy
- Model short term cashflow forecast
- Tender bid costing and strategy.
VAT & CIS Compliance
- CIS registration & monthly returns
- VAT reverse charge
- Partial exemption calculations
- HMRC dispute resolution
Payroll & Subcontractor Management
- CIS payroll processing (including verification and deductions)
- PAYE & pensions (auto-enrolment) submissions and CIS refund claims
Tax Efficiency for Construction
- Corporation Tax planning
- Self-Assessment for directors & sole traders
- Capital allowance claims such as Plant & Machinery, equipment etc
"Thinking About Taxes?" – Let Co-gency Handle Them
Tax deadlines and HMRC investigations don’t have to be stressful. Our proactive approach ensures:
Accurate CIS & VAT filings (avoiding penalties)
Maximised deductions (claiming every allowable expense)
Year-round support (not just at year-end)
Why Choose Co-gency Chartered Accountants?
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Construction-Specialised
We speak your industry’s language.
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Fixed Fees
No hourly billing surprises.
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Tech-Enabled
Cloud accounting for real-time insights.
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FAQs
Construction Accounting FAQs
Quick answers for contractors, builders, and construction businesses across the UK.
Construction accounting involves project-based tracking, CIS compliance, and percentage-of-completion revenue recognition. Unlike standard accounting, it requires:
- ✔ Job costing (materials, labour, subcontractors)
- ✔ VAT reverse charge management
- ✔ Progress billing & retention handling
Yes. General accountants often miss key construction rules such as:
- CIS deductions & refunds
- VAT domestic reverse charge rules
- Industry-specific tax breaks (e.g., plant machinery allowances)
Our construction-specialised team helps clients save £1,000s annually.
Top picks for UK builders:
- Xero (CIS-compatible, cloud-based)
- QuickBooks Contractor Edition
- Sage 50 Construction
We integrate your software with HMRC-compliant workflows.
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