Specialist knowledge

Industries we work with

Every trade has its own tax traps. We work with these sectors every day, so we know their VAT rules, payroll quirks and the costs you can claim.

Shops, food and hospitality

Convenience stores and minimarkets

Mixed VAT rates, high cash takings and thin margins make convenience stores one of the trickiest businesses to account for.

Market traders

Cash-heavy, seasonal and often run alongside another job.

Takeaways

Hot food is standard-rated for VAT while many cold takeaway items are zero-rated, and delivery app income needs careful matching.

Cafés and coffee shops

Eat-in and takeaway sales are taxed differently, and staff costs move with the seasons.

Restaurants

From service charges to staff rotas, restaurants have more compliance than most small businesses.

Pubs and bars

Wet and dry sales, machine income and a large part-time team.

Nightclubs and licensed venues

Late-night venues handle large cash takings, door and event income and casual staff.

Mobile phone and electronics shops

Handsets, accessories, repairs and second-hand sales each have their own VAT treatment.

Party and event organisers

Deposits taken months ahead, suppliers paid on the day and a busy season.

Builders and contractors

We are CIS specialists.

Plumbers, electricians and heating engineers

Whether you work for homeowners or as a CIS subcontractor, we keep your books, van costs and tax right..

Waste management and skip hire

Heavy vehicles, licences and plenty of cash and card income.

Tailors and alterations

Small, skilled businesses with steady cash and card takings.

Delivery drivers: Amazon, DPD, DHL, Evri

Self-employed parcel and multi-drop drivers need to claim every allowable cost and keep records HMRC will accept.

Parcel delivery companies

Running a delivery service partner business with vans and drivers? We handle payroll, VAT and fleet costs..

Uber, Bolt, Just Eat and Deliveroo drivers

Digital platforms now report driver earnings directly to HMRC.

Used car dealers and motor traders

Used car dealers live and die by the VAT margin scheme and the stock book.

Tyre fitters and tyre shops

New, part-worn and imported tyres, mobile fitting and trade accounts.

Tyre importers and wholesalers

Importing tyres by the container means customs, import VAT and stock running through the same books.

Used truck and van sellers and exporters

Selling used trucks, vans and plant at home and abroad needs the right VAT treatment on every vehicle.

Garages, mechanics and MOT centres

Labour, parts and MOT fees each have their own VAT treatment, and parts stock ties up cash.

Car washes and valeting

Car washes are a focus for HMRC and the Home Office.

Number plate suppliers

Registered number plate suppliers must keep strict records for the DVLA.

Landlords and property investors

Mortgage interest restrictions, Making Tax Digital and the question of a property company.

Estate and letting agents

Client money, anti-money laundering supervision and commission income.

Doctors, GPs and locums

NHS pension, locum income and private work make doctors’ tax returns complex.

Dentists and dental practices

Associates, practice owners and NHS contracts each need a different approach.

Opticians

Eye tests and dispensing are VAT-exempt while frames and goods are standard-rated, so opticians need careful VAT apportionment..

Nurses and healthcare workers

Agency shifts, bank work and second jobs often lead to the wrong tax code.

Care workers and home care agencies

Domiciliary care agencies run large payrolls with travel time to pay for.

Tutors

Private tuition by individual tutors in school subjects can be VAT-exempt.

Schools, nurseries and training providers

Education VAT rules have changed, with VAT on private school fees from January 2025.

Recruitment and temporary staffing agencies

Large weekly payrolls, VAT on the full charge to clients and quarterly intermediary reports.

eBay and Amazon sellers

Online marketplaces now report sellers’ income to HMRC.

Software developers and IT contractors

IR35, R&D relief and the most tax-efficient way to pay yourself.

YouTubers, influencers and content creators

Ad revenue, sponsorships and gifted products are all taxable.

Online gamers and streamers

Subscriptions, donations, tournament winnings and sponsorships each have a different tax treatment.

Crypto investors and traders

Every sale, swap or spend of crypto can be a taxable disposal.

Barbers

Cash takings, rent-a-chair arrangements and staff.

Nail salons, beauty salons and spas

Treatments, retail products and staff on minimum wage.

Importers and exporters

Customs, import VAT and export evidence can cost you money if they go wrong.

Wholesale garment and textile sellers

High-volume stock, imports and trade customers on credit.

Charities and CIOs

Independent examination, Charity Commission returns and Gift Aid, handled by accountants who understand trustees’ responsibilities..

Churches, mosques, temples and gurdwaras

Places of worship collect large amounts of cash and Gift Aid.