Construction/Trades

Construction/Trades

Accountants for construction & trades

Practical accountancy for construction and trade businesses.

Construction and trades businesses are formed around hard work, tight schedules and managing multiple jobs at once. With so much happening on site, staying on top of the numbers can quickly become a challenge.

At Phinch, we support plastering companies, painters and decorators, builders, electricians and similar trades across Weston-super-Mare and the surrounding areas.

From tracking labour and material costs to managing cash flow and tax responsibilities, our accountants for construction and trades help keep everything organised, compliant and up to date.

Built around your trade

Advice shaped around the way construction and trade businesses actually work — from job costs to subcontractors and materials.

Clear, practical guidance

No jargon and no unnecessary complexity. Just straightforward support that helps you understand your numbers.

Support for companies and sole traders

We work with limited companies, self-employed tradespeople, subcontractors and growing construction businesses.

Local and regional support

Accountancy support for trades in Weston-super-Mare, Bristol, Bath, Bridgwater, Taunton, Gloucester, Cheltenham, Swindon and Exeter.

How we help

Accountancy services for builders, electricians, decorators and trades.

Whether you run a limited company or work for yourself, we provide the financial support needed to keep your business organised and moving.

01

Annual accounts

Preparation of year-end accounts for construction and trade limited companies, helping you stay compliant and understand business performance.

02

Corporation Tax

Accurate Corporation Tax returns and practical tax advice for limited companies in the construction and trades sector.

03

Self Assessment tax returns

Support for self-employed tradespeople, sole traders and subcontractors, including advice on allowable expenses and tax deadlines.

04

Bookkeeping for construction firms

Organised bookkeeping to help track income, labour costs, materials, supplier payments and day-to-day business spending.

05

VAT returns

VAT registration, VAT return preparation and ongoing guidance to help your business stay compliant and avoid unnecessary stress.

06

Payroll support

Payroll services for construction and trade businesses with employees, helping you manage wages, deductions and reporting requirements.

07

Cash flow support

Practical advice to help manage the pressure of upfront material costs, delayed payments and multiple jobs running at once.

08

Trade-specific tax advice

Tailored guidance for plasterers, painters and decorators, builders, electricians and other trades looking for reliable accountancy support.

Our approach

A simple, three-step way of working.

No complicated onboarding and no unnecessary admin. Just a clear process designed to understand your business, organise your finances and support you throughout the year.

STEP 01

Talk

We start with a free, no-obligation conversation to understand your trade, business structure, workload and current accounting setup.

STEP 02

Plan

We agree the right support for your business, whether you need annual accounts, VAT returns, payroll, bookkeeping or Self Assessment help.

STEP 03

Support

We keep your accounts, tax responsibilities and deadlines organised so you can focus on delivering quality work for your customers.

FAQs

Common questions from construction and trades clients.

A few of the things we hear most often from builders, decorators, electricians, plasterers and self-employed tradespeople.

Do you work with both limited companies and sole traders?

Yes. We work with limited companies, self-employed tradespeople, subcontractors and sole traders. The support we provide depends on your business structure, whether that is annual accounts and Corporation Tax for a company or Self Assessment tax returns for a sole trader.

Can you help me keep track of labour and material costs?

Yes. We can support you with bookkeeping and reporting that helps you keep track of materials, labour, supplier payments, job costs and general business spending, giving you a clearer view of where your money is going.

Do you provide accountants for plastering companies, decorators and builders?

Yes. We support a wide range of trade businesses, including plastering companies, painters and decorators, builders, electricians and similar trades across Weston-super-Mare and surrounding areas.

Can you help with VAT returns and payroll?

Yes. For limited companies and growing trade businesses, we can help with VAT returns, payroll, bookkeeping, annual accounts and Corporation Tax, keeping the key financial responsibilities organised and up to date.

Which areas do you cover?

We work with construction and trades businesses in Weston-super-Mare and surrounding areas, including Swindon, Cheltenham, Exeter, Gloucester, Taunton, Bath, Bristol and Bridgwater.

Testimonials

What our clients say about us

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If you want to contact us right now, please call us on 01934 404000 .
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