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Specialist Accounting, Tax & Financial Advisory Services for UK SMEs

At Clean Accounts, we specialise in providing accountancy, tax advisory, business advisory, outsourced finance functions & outsourced finance director services to UK businesses across four key sectors: Construction, Recruitment, Letting & Estate Agencies, and Car Garages & Workshops.

Our deep industry experience means we understand the real operational challenges, compliance risks, cashflow pressures and growth blockers these businesses face — and we know exactly how the right financial systems can transform their performance.

Construction Businesses

Construction Businesses

Electricians, Electrical Contractors, Plumbers, Home Improvement Companies, Property Development

How We Help Construction Businesses

Specialist CIS Compliance

We ensure correct CIS treatment for labour, materials and subcontractor costs, protect your gross payment status and file accurate monthly CIS returns.

VAT for Construction Projects

We manage Domestic Reverse Charge, Zero/Reduced Rate Works, Multi-stage project VAT, and Materials vs labour VAT splits.

Job-Level Profitability & WIP Tracking

Most construction SMEs don't know which jobs are profitable. We implement accurate job costing, WIP reporting and project-level forecasting.

Cashflow Support for Materials & Labour Timing

We create weekly and monthly cashflow models to help manage supplier upfront costs, retentions, staged payments, and delayed client payments.

On-Demand Finance Director Support

We help establish pricing models, labour recovery rates, material mark-ups, overhead absorption rates and financial planning for hiring engineers, investing in vans, or expanding your team.

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Recruitment Agencies

Recruitment Agencies

Specialist financial support for recruitment companies

How We Help Recruitment Agencies

Weekly Payroll, PAYE, AWR & Compliance

We manage temp payroll accuracy, holiday pay accruals, Agency Worker Regulations compliance, and HMRC PAYE & RTI requirements.

Timesheet & Revenue Reconciliation

No more missed billable hours or inaccurate invoicing — we build automated systems for complete accuracy.

Cashflow Forecasting (Critical for Recruitment)

We create rolling weekly cashflow forecasts to anticipate payroll obligations before client payments arrive.

Debtor Control & Credit Management

We implement systematic debtor monitoring, credit limits, and collection processes to protect cashflow.

On-Demand Finance Director Services

We help recruitment agencies improve temp and perm margins, build commission structures, develop growth forecasts and headcount plans, and prepare for future business sale/exit.

Letting Agencies & Estate Agents

Letting Agencies & Estate Agents

Expert accounting for property businesses

How We Help Letting Agencies & Estate Agents

Client Money Protection (CMP) Compliance

We manage three-way reconciliations, segregated accounts, rent flow management, deposit handling and audit readiness.

VAT & MTD Compliance for Property Businesses

We correctly treat management fees, maintenance recharges, mixed exempt/standard-rated services, and sales commissions.

Contractor Payments & Maintenance Tracking

We build systems to ensure all landlord charges, fees, and contractor payments are recorded accurately.

Financial Forecasting for Branch Expansion

We model opening new branches, hiring negotiators or property managers and capital reserves planning.

Exit Strategy & Long-Term Planning

We structure retained earnings, owner withdrawals and medium-term business planning.

Car Garages & Vehicle Repair Workshops

Car Garages & Vehicle Repair Workshops

Specialist accountants for independent garages

How We Help Car Garages & Vehicle Repair Workshops

VAT Accuracy for Labour vs Parts

We ensure correct VAT treatment on parts, labour, MOT recharges, recovery fees and diagnostic services.

Stock & Parts Control

We set up tracking systems to monitor parts usage, returns & warranties, supplier credits, and technician allocation.

Job Card Profitability & Mechanic Efficiency

We analyse technician performance, utilisation rates, labour recovery, and job-level margins.

Cashflow Modelling for Seasonal Variability

We plan for MOT seasonality, winter demand, and tyre replacement peaks.

On-Demand FD Support for Growth

We model the impact of adding new ramps, hiring mechanics, increasing labour rates, and investing in diagnostic equipment.

Why These Sectors Choose Clean Accounts

Across all four specialist sectors we have extensive experience. Our team have worked in & for each of these industries, which allows us to leverage their in-depth knowledge of the financial & operational challenges each face. Additionally, we know how to utilize our suite of tools to help guide you & your business.

Full Accountancy Services

  • Annual accounts
  • Bookkeeping
  • Payroll
  • VAT returns
  • Corporation Tax & Self-Assessment
  • Companies House filings
  • CIS processing

Tax Planning & Advisory

We help minimise tax exposure and prepare for future liabilities with proactive planning.

Monthly Management Accounts

Clear, simple, and tailored to each industry's KPIs.

Cashflow Forecasting

Weekly, monthly and annual forecasting to prevent surprises.

On-Demand Finance Director

Strategic financial leadership without the cost of a full-time hire.

Industry-Specific Systems Setup

Xero, QuickBooks, Dext, Hubdoc, time-tracking tools, inventory systems, job-costing models and more.

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