Labour-heavy, multi-site, tight margins
M&E contractors live on labour productivity and materials margin. The business is usually running several sites at once with a mix of employed and subcontract labour, so payroll, CIS and reverse charge all apply at the same time.
What we do differently
- Job costing that separates labour hours, materials and subcontract so you see where margin leaks
- Weekly payroll across sites, plus CIS for labour-only subcontractors
- Reverse charge VAT applied correctly to end-user and intermediary customers
- Materials buying analysis, including rebate tracking with wholesalers
- Cash forecasting for the gap between paying labour weekly and being paid monthly
Common issues we inherit
Margin known only at company level. Wholesaler rebates never reconciled. Labour-only subcontractors who should be on payroll. Vans and tools with no capital allowances.
Ready to talk to an accountant who understands construction?
No jargon and no pressure. A 30-minute call to understand your jobs, your cash flow and what's keeping you up at night. If we can help, we'll send a fixed-fee proposal within two working days.
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