If you’re a builder, electrician, plumber, or any other skilled tradesperson, you know the value of a job well done. You also know the frustration of chasing payments, juggling subcontractors, and keeping on top of paperwork when you’d rather be on site.
For many trades businesses, bookkeeping is something that gets “sorted” in the evenings — often by a partner or family member — and while that can work for a while, it’s easy for things to slip through the cracks. We’ve seen it time and again: when tradespeople switch to working with us, they’re often surprised at how much faster they get paid, how much smoother their cashflow becomes, and how much time they get back.
The CIS Changes You Can’t Afford to Ignore
The Construction Industry Scheme (CIS) has always been a minefield, but with the latest regulations coming in, the stakes are even higher.
- Subcontractor verification is more important than ever — get it wrong and you could face penalties.
- Deductions and reporting must be spot-on to avoid HMRC headaches.
- Agency-based models and mixed setups (sole traders, limited companies, subcontractors) need extra care to keep everything compliant.
We’ve been working with CIS since day one, so we know the traps — and how to keep you out of them.
Why a Team Beats Going It Alone
When you work with us, you’re not just getting “someone to do the books.” You’re getting:
- Proactive credit control — we don’t just send invoices, we follow up and recover money faster.
- Cashflow insight — so you know when you can invest in new tools, vans, or staff without sleepless nights.
- Bad payer protection — with tools like credit insurance and Debtor Watch, we help you spot risky customers early and protect your business from late or non-payment.
- A wider knowledge base — our team has seen it all, from sole traders to multi-subcontractor projects, so we can spot issues before they cost you.
It’s not about replacing the person who’s been helping you — it’s about giving them backup, better tools, and the benefit of a whole team’s experience.
The Bottom Line
You wouldn’t send an apprentice to rewire a whole house without support — so why run your business finances without the right expertise? With the new CIS rules, tighter margins, and the constant juggle of subcontractors, now’s the time to get your financial processes working as hard as you do.
If you’re ready to spend less time chasing money and more time earning it then get in touch, we’re based in the UK (no we’re not a call centre, we’re real people) down in sunny Worthing, and we’re ready to spread a little of that sunshine.