Construction Accounting Blog
Welcome to Construction One Accountants’ blog. We provide practical guidance for UK construction companies and contractors on CIS compliance, VAT returns, reverse charge, corporation tax, accounting best practice and much more!
Our articles are designed to help construction business owners understand their tax responsibilities and optimise their tax position so they can keep more of what they earn.
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What a Construction Accountant Does (and How It Saves You Money)
This article explains what a specialist construction accountant does day to day and why it matters for contractors and subcontractors. It covers job costing, WIP, CIS, VAT and payroll, shows how better systems improve pricing and cash flow, and contrasts a construction expert with a general accountant so you can decide what support you need.
What is the VAT reverse charge scheme?
The VAT Domestic Reverse Charge shifts VAT responsibility from the supplier to the customer, and it’s one of the most commonly misunderstood rules in construction accounting. This guide breaks down when the reverse charge applies, how to invoice correctly, and what contractors and subcontractors must do on their VAT returns. Simple examples included to make the rules easy to follow.