CIS and subcontractor payments
Support with CIS records, contractor and subcontractor processes, deductions, monthly routines and avoiding messy year-end corrections.
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Construction, build and property accountants
Accounting support built around projects, sites, CIS and cash flow.
Merranti Accounting helps builders, developers, contractors, landlords and property businesses keep their accounts clear, compliant and useful for decision-making.
From CIS and domestic reverse charge VAT to payroll, bookkeeping, project costing and year-end accounts, we give construction and property clients practical support without making the process feel more complicated than it needs to be.
Fixed-fee options
CIS support
Reverse charge VAT
Project reporting
Less chasing paperwork. More useful numbers.
We help turn bookkeeping, payroll, VAT and project costs into clearer information for running the business.
For contractors
CIS, payroll, subcontractors, bookkeeping and year-end accounts.
For developers
Project costing, cash-flow visibility, VAT support and reporting.
For landlords
Property income, allowable costs, portfolios and tax planning.
For growing teams
Software setup, payroll, management accounts and business advice.
Where we help
Construction accounting is not just ordinary bookkeeping with harder hats.
The right accounting setup should show what each job is costing, what cash is coming in, what tax needs planning for, and where avoidable mistakes are likely to happen.
Domestic reverse charge VAT
Help understanding when reverse charge VAT may apply, how invoices should be treated, and how to keep VAT records consistent.
Ask about VAT supportProject costing and cash flow
Clearer reporting across materials, labour, subcontractors, overheads and project income, so profit is not only reviewed after the work is finished.
Discuss your reportingBookkeeping and accounting software
Practical bookkeeping support and software setup so invoices, receipts, bank feeds and job costs are easier to track each month.
Build a quotePayroll and growing teams
Payroll support for construction businesses that need reliable payslips, submissions, records and reporting as the team grows.
Speak to usTax planning and year-end accounts
Year-end accounts, corporation tax, self assessment and planning conversations that help you make decisions before deadlines arrive.
Book a meeting
Why specialist support matters
Construction businesses usually need more than a once-a-year accounts job.
Margins can move quickly when materials, labour, subcontractors, retention payments and project delays are involved. A basic accounts service may keep HMRC filings moving, but it may not give you the information needed to manage the business properly.
- Understand which jobs are profitable before the year-end accounts are prepared.
- Keep VAT, CIS, payroll and bookkeeping records aligned through the year.
- Plan tax and drawings using up-to-date information rather than guesswork.
- Use fixed-fee support so you know what your accounting costs are likely to be.
3-person
Dedicated accounting team model for clients who need broader support.
Who this is for
Support for construction and property businesses at different stages.
Whether you are a single trade, a limited company contractor, a landlord or a larger development business, the accounting setup should fit the way your income and costs actually work.
Sole traders and subcontractors
Support with tax returns, bookkeeping, allowable expenses, CIS deductions and planning ahead for tax bills.
Contractors and building firms
Company accounts, corporation tax, VAT, payroll, bookkeeping and director tax planning in one joined-up process.
Landlords and investors
Support with rental income, property costs, portfolio reporting, self assessment and ownership structure questions.
Developers and project-led businesses
Cash-flow visibility, project costing, funding information and management accounts for more complex work.
Businesses taking on staff
Payroll, pensions, reporting and bookkeeping routines that can scale as the business becomes more structured.
Businesses switching accountants
A practical review of what is working, what needs tidying up, and where reporting could be made more useful.
Not sure what support you actually need?
Use the instant quote tool for a starting point, or book a short meeting if your construction or property setup needs a more bespoke conversation.
How the process works
A cleaner route from enquiry to useful accounting support.
The aim is not just to file accounts. The aim is to create a setup where the numbers can support better decisions through the year.
Understand the business
We look at how you trade, whether you use CIS, how VAT applies, what software you use and where reporting is currently weak.
Agree the support level
Choose the services you need now, such as bookkeeping, payroll, VAT, accounts, tax planning or management reporting.
Set up better routines
We help organise the monthly flow of records so tax, payroll, CIS and bookkeeping do not become a year-end panic.
Review and improve
As the business changes, we can review whether the reports, software and tax planning still match the way you work.
Client feedback
Accounting support should feel clear, responsive and useful.
“Jason and his team are lovely. I have only been working with them a short time and they have already helped me loads.”Merranti client review
“I can get on with running my business while they take care of my accounts.”Merranti client review
“Fast, professional, but with that human friendly touch which is now sadly missing in so many aspects of our lives.”Merranti client review
Construction accounting FAQs
Common questions from builders, contractors and property businesses.
Can Merranti help with CIS?
Yes. Merranti can support contractors and subcontractors with CIS records, deductions, bookkeeping and the accounting routines that sit around monthly CIS obligations.
Can you help with domestic reverse charge VAT?
Yes. We can help you understand how domestic reverse charge VAT affects invoices, bookkeeping and VAT returns. The exact treatment depends on the type of work, customer and supply chain position.
Do you work with both sole traders and limited companies?
Yes. The support can be shaped around sole traders, subcontractors, limited companies, landlords, developers and growing construction businesses with employees.
Can you help with project costing?
Yes. For project-led businesses, accounting is more useful when it shows labour, materials, subcontractor costs, overheads and income by job or project where possible.
Are the fees fixed?
Merranti offers fixed-fee options for many accounting services. The final fee depends on the size, complexity and level of support your business needs.
Get accounting support that fits the way your construction or property business works.
Start with an online quote, or book a meeting if you want to talk through CIS, VAT, project costing, bookkeeping, payroll or tax planning first.
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