Accounting for Contractors
Accounting Services for Contractors
Whether you’re a freelance developer, a builder, or an IT professional, navigating taxes and financial matters can be daunting.
However, with Short Accountancy by your side, you can rest assured that your financial management will be straightforward and stress-free. We’re experts in accounting for contractors and fully understand the unique challenges and fluctuations of your job.
Our specialised contractor accounting services are designed to simplify your financial tasks. From comprehensive payroll and precise tax planning to personalised financial advice and support, we cover every aspect of contractor accounting. Moreover, our experienced team provides tailored solutions to meet your needs, ensuring you stay compliant and efficient.
Ultimately, let us handle the complexities of your finances so you can focus on what you do best. Contact us today to discover how we can help you.

Make managing your money easy
We understand that managing money can be a big challenge. That’s why they offer personalised services to make it easier.
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Get tips from Chartered accountants to improve your money management and save cash. We’ll help you pay the least tax possible.
We’ll do all the work
Filing taxes is easy with Short Accountancy. Our certified accountants do the math and file your self-assessment with HMRC for you every year.
Contractor Accounting Prices
Our prices below include the following:
Our first consultation is ALWAYS free
| Service | Monthly Fee Inc VAT Up to £300k | Monthly Fee Inc VAT Up to £1mill | Monthly Fee Inc VAT Up to £2mill | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Limited company accounts + Ctax | £60 | £90 | £120 | Completion and filing of company accounts and corporation tax return |
| Director Self-Assessment | £15 | Completion and filing of self-assessment tax return for company directors | ||
| Self-assessment tax return | £24 | £36 | £48 | Completion and filing of self-assessment tax return |
| VAT Returns | £48 | Completion and filing of Quarterly VAT returns | ||
| Confirmation statement | £6 | Completion and filing of confirmation statement | ||
| Limited company accounts only | £36 | £54 | £72 | Completion and filing of company accounts |
| Corporation Tax Return Only | £24 | £36 | £48 | Completion and filing of corporation tax return |
| Partnership Tax Return | £15 | * | Completion and filing of partnership tax return | |
| CIS Returns per 5 subcontractors | £18 | Completion/filing of CIS returns, advising of tax due. | ||
| Retainer fee self-assessment | £12 | Covers fees for dealing with HMRC self-assessment queries | ||
| Retainer fee VAT | £12 | Covers fees for VAT HMRC Queries | ||
| Retainer fee payroll | £12 | Covers fees for payroll queries | ||
| Basic payroll admin | £18 | For having an active payroll, includes employee company directors | ||
| Basic employee payroll per employee | £9 | For an employee on payroll | ||
| Advanced employee payroll per employee | £18 | As basic but includes pension submissions and P11D | ||
| Retainer fee ctax | £12 | Covers fees for Corporation tax queries | ||
| Registered office | £12 | Have company registered office at our address | ||
| Accounts | £12 | £18 | £24 | Optional set of accounts for non Ltd Companies |
| Quickbooks Subscription | 70% of Quickbooks fee | Quickbooks provided at permenant 30% discount | ||
| Retainer Fee Queries | £12 | Dealing with client queries without additional fees |
Additional Services
| Service | One Off Fee | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Additional time/Meetings | £144 per hour | Additional time for meetings or working on exceptional items |
| Dormant Accounts | £144 | Completion and submission of accounts for dormant companies |
| Companies House Changes | £18 | Changing details of a company using Companies House forms |
| Initial consultation | Free |




