Looking for business orientated accountants for your Construction based business?
Why choose city mill as your accountant?
At City Mill, we specialise in providing accounting, tax, and business advisory services tailored to the construction industry. We work with contractors, subcontractors, and construction firms across Hampshire to tackle the unique challenges this sector faces, offering solutions that drive stability and growth.
We understand the difficulties construction businesses often encounter, such as managing cash flow on long projects, ensuring compliance with CIS (Construction Industry Scheme) requirements, navigating fluctuating material costs, and staying on top of tax obligations. Our expertise means we’re equipped to help you overcome these hurdles efficiently and effectively.
Whether you’re a small trade business or a large construction company, we provide tailored services including bookkeeping and accounts management, CIS compliance, and strategic tax planning. By simplifying financial management and identifying opportunities to optimise your operations, we give you the freedom to focus on delivering high-quality projects.
Accounting Services for Builders, Plumbers, and Tradespeople
Managing finances in the construction and trades industries can be challenging, especially with tight budgets and fluctuating project demands. Our accounting services are tailored to meet the needs of builders, plumbers, carpenters, electricians, and other tradespeople. Whether you're an independent tradesperson or run a growing business, we handle your financial records so you can focus on delivering exceptional work.
Tax Preparation for Contractors, Subcontractors, and Trades
Tax compliance is a key concern for anyone in the construction sector, whether you're a contractor managing a team or a self-employed plumber or carpenter. We specialise in Construction Industry Scheme (CIS) compliance, VAT filings, and self-assessment tax returns, ensuring you stay compliant while maximising your tax savings. Our tailored tax preparation services mean you won’t miss any critical deadlines or deductions.
Hassle-Free Payroll for Carpenters, Electricians, and Construction Teams
Payroll can be complicated when you’re working with a mix of employees and subcontractors. We provide payroll management solutions for tradespeople and construction firms, ensuring PAYE, National Insurance, and CIS deductions are handled accurately. Whether you’re an electrician with a small team or a contractor overseeing multiple trades, we take care of the admin so you can focus on your projects.
Bookkeeping for Builders, Plumbers, and Electricians
Keeping accurate financial records is essential for trades and construction businesses of all sizes. We offer cloud-based bookkeeping services designed for builders, plumbers, electricians, and other trades. Using tools like Xero, we make it easy to manage your invoices, track material costs, and monitor your cash flow, ensuring your books are always up to date.
Project Reporting and Management Accounting for Construction and Trades
For tradespeople and contractors, understanding your financial performance on individual projects is critical to success. Our management accounting services provide detailed reports on project profitability, material cost variances, and overall cash flow. With our insights, carpenters, plumbers, and other trades can ensure every project is as profitable as it is well-executed.
Strategic Consultancy for Builders, Carpenters, and Subcontractors
Growing your trades or construction business requires a clear strategy. We work with builders, carpenters, electricians, and subcontractors to develop customised business plans that address challenges like cost control, scaling operations, and entering new markets. Our consultancy services are designed to help you meet your goals efficiently.
Tax-Saving Strategies for Tradespeople, Contractors, and Builders
Keeping more of your earnings is critical for tradespeople and construction businesses. We help you identify allowable expenses, optimise CIS deductions, and implement VAT strategies tailored to your work, whether you’re a plumber, carpenter, or general contractor. Our tax-saving expertise ensures you retain more income while remaining fully compliant with HMRC.
Complete Accounting and Tax Solutions for All Trades
From builders and electricians to carpenters and plumbers, our comprehensive accounting and tax services are designed to meet the unique needs of every trade. We handle everything from bookkeeping and financial reporting to tax filings and strategic planning, giving you peace of mind and more time to focus on your craft.
Business Advice for Electricians, Plumbers, and Trades Teams
At City Mill, we’re not just accountants—we’re partners in your success. Our advisory services provide electricians, plumbers, and other tradespeople with actionable guidance to grow their businesses, improve profitability, and achieve long-term goals. Whether you’re just starting out or looking to expand, we’re here to support you every step of the way.
Where We Are Based and Our Service Area
We’re conveniently based in Whiteley and Winchester, Hampshire, making us easily accessible to local clients. Our Winchester office is strategically located near the M3 motorway, just a 30-minute drive from Basingstoke and Southampton. For those in the Solent area—including Southampton, Portsmouth, and Fareham—our Whiteley office is just 20 minutes away, thanks to easy access to the M27.
Although our office is based in Hampshire, we have developed a strong client base in West Sussex, particularly in Worthing, Chichester, and Pulborough. This is thanks to many of our accountants having lived and worked in these local areas over the years. To better serve our West Sussex clients, we offer complimentary onsite meetings throughout the region. If you’re looking for expert accounting services in West Sussex, contact us today to schedule your free consultation.
For clients in Hampshire and West Sussex we can arrange free meetings at your home or office. Contact us to schedule a visit.
We also offer remote services and have clients from across England and Wales. However, we don’t currently serve clients based in Scotland.
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Ready to take your construction business to the next level? Contact City Mill to see how we can help you save time, stay compliant, and build your business.