Industry-specific bookkeeping for construction businesses. Optimize finances with ACG.

Running a construction business is complex enough—don’t let messy books slow you down.

At Audit Consulting Group, we provide specialised construction bookkeeping tailored to the unique needs of contractors, builders, developers, and tradespeople across the UK.

From handling CIS deductions to managing multi-project cash flow, our team ensures your numbers are clean, compliant, and construction-ready.

What Is Construction Bookkeeping?

Construction bookkeeping is the specialised financial management of construction businesses. Unlike standard bookkeeping, it includes:

• Managing project-specific income & expenses
• Handling subcontractor payments and CIS returns
• Tracking material costs, labour, and overheads
• Reconciling job costing reports
• Preparing for HMRC compliance and tax

With fluctuating materials prices, long payment cycles, and subcontractor regulations, bookkeeping for construction companies requires precision, speed, and industry knowledge.

Why Construction Businesses Need Specialised Bookkeeping

General bookkeeping doesn’t cut it in construction. Here’s why:

If you want accurate job costing, cash flow visibility, and better margins, expert construction bookkeeping services are essential.

Our Construction Bookkeeping Services

We tailor all of our services to your business size, software, and reporting needs.

✅ Bookkeeping for Construction Companies

Perfect for firms with 3–50 employees.
We handle:

• Income tracking per job
• Supplier invoice matching
• CIS reporting and submission
• VAT returns
• Payroll & pensions

✅ Bookkeeping for Contractors

For sole traders, subcontractors, or small building teams.

Includes:

• Weekly/monthly transaction reconciliation
• Expense categorisation (fuel, tools, materials)
• Income tracking per project
• Easy-ready profit & loss reports
• Mobile receipt capture setup

✅ Bookkeeping for Construction Business (Ltd or LLP)

Advanced setup for larger construction companies.

Services include:

• Project-based budgeting & forecasting
• Custom job costing dashboards
• Fixed asset tracking
• Management reports by division or service type
• HMRC audit-ready compliance

Why ACG Is Different

At Audit Consulting Group, we don’t just copy-paste spreadsheets. Our construction bookkeeping services offer:

• ✅ CIS-competent bookkeepers
• ✅ Full Xero/QuickBooks integration
• ✅ Real-time project reporting
• ✅ Cash flow forecasting
• ✅ Subcontractor compliance support
• ✅ Equipment & tool tracking

Our team understands the day-to-day of construction, from the site to the spreadsheets.

Real Client Stories

Case 1: Roofing Contractor, Manchester

Was using a friend’s spreadsheet for job costs and missing VAT deadlines.
Switched to ACG’s construction bookkeeping team with Xero integration.

Result: On-time VAT submissions, better quotes based on historical costs, cash flow improved by 30%.

Case 2: Building Firm, Surrey

Needed bookkeeping for construction business with 4 sites running at once.
Our team mapped income and costs per job, integrated payroll, and submitted CIS monthly.

Outcome: Visibility over project profitability. HMRC-compliant. Stress-free bookkeeping.

Case 3: Electrician Contractor, Liverpool

Wanted help with CIS and receipt organisation.
We introduced a mobile system for receipts and weekly reconciliations.

Saved: 5 hours a week. No more manual spreadsheets.

Construction Bookkeeping Software We Support

We work with:

• Xero (with Projects add-on)
• QuickBooks Online
• FreeAgent
• Industry-specific add-ons like Tradify, SimPRO, Fonn, and Buildertrend

We’ll help you set up job costing, CIS modules, and mobile data capture.

Construction Bookkeeping Pricing

Transparent. Scalable. No surprises.

Optional add-ons:

• Payroll for extra staff
• Advanced reporting
• HMRC agent services

Every quote is custom based on project complexity, transaction volume, and support level.

FAQ: Bookkeeping for Construction Companies

Q: Do you handle CIS returns?
A: Yes. We prepare and submit monthly CIS returns, track subcontractor deductions, and issue CIS statements.

Q: Can you track costs per job or project?
A: Absolutely. We use cloud software to assign income and expenses to each job, giving you profit/loss reports by site.

Q: Do you work with QuickBooks or Xero?
A: Yes. We integrate your current system or help you move to cloud bookkeeping.

Q: Can you handle payroll for my team?
A: Yes. We run weekly or monthly payroll, manage pensions, and submit RTI.

Q: I’m not tech-savvy. Will I still understand my reports?
A: Our reports are simple, visual, and jargon-free. And we’ll walk you through them monthly.

What Our Clients Say

“Audit Consulting Group changed how I run my building business. I used to guess at cash flow—now I know exactly where we stand, every job.”
— Mark T., Construction Director, Birmingham

“ACG handles all our CIS, VAT, and payroll like clockwork. I can finally focus on growing the firm instead of chasing receipts.”
— Sophia D., Contractor, Kent

“My builder mates used to laugh when I said I have monthly P&Ls. Now they’re calling ACG too.”
— Tom B., Electrician, Glasgow

Let’s Build a Stronger Financial Foundation

Your construction projects deserve a solid financial framework. With Audit Consulting Group’s construction bookkeeping services, you’ll gain control, compliance, and clarity.

Whether you’re a solo contractor or running multiple sites, we’ll help you:

• Track every penny by project
• Meet all HMRC deadlines
• Understand true profit margins
• Plan ahead with confidence

Ready to Streamline Your Construction Bookkeeping?

Let’s take the stress out of your books—so you can focus on the building site, not spreadsheets.

📩 Contact Audit Consulting Group today for:

• A free discovery call
• Custom bookkeeping quote
• CIS support and software setup
• Ongoing insights into your numbers

Audit Consulting Group — Building Better Books for Builders