Accountants for IT Contractors
Your IT contracting finances, properly handled.
Most IT contractors operate through a limited company and are not entirely sure their accountant is getting the most out of it. Corporation tax, dividend planning, IR35 awareness, VAT — there is quite a lot that can drift without the right oversight. Fixed monthly fee, ACCA qualified, same-day replies.
- Your dividend and salary split reviewed to keep more of what you earn
- Corporation tax visible months before it is due — no last-minute surprises
- VAT returns filed on time with MTD-compliant cloud bookkeeping included
- IR35 awareness built into how your company is run, not bolted on afterwards
Initial conversations are free and without pressure. If it is not working after three months, you leave with clean books and nothing owed.
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Fixed pricing. Same-day reply.
What our clients say
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Always Responds, Same Day
“He always responds to messages and calls so quickly, has a wealth of knowledge and experience and is absolutely trustworthy.”
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Made Complex Finances Easy to Understand
“Hasan is always prompt in responding to my inquiries and made complex financial concepts easy to understand.”
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Proactive Advice, Best Accountant Used
“Hasan at Edward Harris has been superb for us. He has organised our books, compiled documentation for HMRC and been proactive with advice. Best accountant I have used.”
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Patient, Helpful With New Business Owners
“Hasan has been amazing and extremely helpful he has been very patient with me being new to running a business, he had given me some great advice.”
Sound familiar?
Not sure what you are actually taking home each month?
IT contractors working through a limited company have more moving parts than most. Dividend timing, corporation tax reserves, VAT quarters, self assessment — each one manageable on its own, collectively easy to lose track of. Most contractors are good at their work. The company admin tends to sit in a drawer until it cannot be ignored any longer.
- ✕ No clear view of what corporation tax will be this year
- ✕ Dividend and salary split set once and never reviewed since
- ✕ VAT returns and self assessment handled in a rush at deadline
What properly sorted looks like
Your limited company runs cleanly, your tax position is visible throughout the year, and you know what you can safely draw each month. The compliance is handled — the bigger benefit is knowing where you actually stand.
- ✓ Corporation tax calculated and reserved throughout the year — no year-end shock
- ✓ Dividend and salary reviewed annually to keep your take-home efficient
- ✓ VAT returns filed on schedule, self assessment done well before the deadline
- ✓ One fixed monthly fee — no surprise bills when you pick up the phone
What contractors say about working with us
From first-time limited company directors to established contractors, the consistent theme is clarity and responsiveness — not just compliance ticked off.
I had the pleasure of working with Hasan for our business’s financial needs, and I couldn’t be more satisfied. They provided exceptional service, demonstrating a deep understanding of accounting principles and tax regulations. Hasan is always prompt in responding to my inquiries and made complex financial concepts easy to understand. Their attention to detail and commitment to accuracy gave me great confidence in my financial decisions. I highly recommend them for anyone looking for a reliable and knowledgeable accountant
Hasan at Edward Harris has been superb for us. He has organised our books, compiled documentation for HMRC and been proactive with advice. Best accountant I have used.
Everything your limited company needs
From day-to-day bookkeeping to annual corporation tax and personal self assessment — covered under one fixed monthly fee with no hidden extras.
Your Tax Position, Year-Round
Corporation tax is calculated and tracked throughout the year, so you are never guessing what is owed come the year-end. Your dividend and salary split is reviewed to keep your take-home as efficient as it should be. Self assessment is filed well before January — knowing your bill months in advance, rather than days.
Included as standardClean Books and VAT Compliance
Cloud bookkeeping via Xero, QuickBooks, or FreeAgent keeps your records current and MTD-compliant throughout the year. VAT returns are prepared and filed on time each quarter with no last-minute scramble. Year-end accounts and your CT600 are handled without you needing to dig out paperwork at short notice.
Included as standardIR35 Awareness and Company Admin
IR35 does not have to be a source of ongoing anxiety — understanding how it applies to your contracts and working arrangements is part of the conversation from the outset. Confirmation statements, company secretarial obligations, and HMRC correspondence are handled so they do not quietly build up. You focus on your contracts; the company admin runs in the background.
Proactive supportConsistently rated five stars on Google
Clients range from sole traders and new limited company directors to established contractors and growing SMEs — all rated the same experience.
Switched Accountants, Never Looking Back
“I cannot rate this company highly enough. I started off with an incredible expensive company who I could never reach or get good advice from – then THANKFULLY found Hasan who has been our accountant ever since.”
WhatsApp Queries Answered Quickly
“We have been working with Hasan for almost a year. He’s been very helpful providing us with knowledge as new business owners. It’s great we can WhatsApp for general queries, making communication more efficient.”
Swift, Hassle-Free Accounts Takeover
“Excellent service! Hasan took over and sorted out my accounts with a swift and hassle free service. I would highly recommend for your accounting needs.”
Why IT contractors choose us over a general practice
There are plenty of accountants who will file your returns. Fewer who understand how a contractor’s limited company actually works and plan around it.
No Explaining How It Works
IR35 considerations, PSC structure, dividend versus salary, VAT flat rate eligibility — you will not need to bring us up to speed before getting a useful answer. We work with contractors and understand the practical questions that come up in the course of a contract year. Which means conversations are shorter and more productive.
Tax Bill Known Months Early
Corporation tax is not a year-end surprise here. Your liability is tracked as the year progresses so you know what to hold back and what is safe to draw. Self assessment is filed well before January, not on the final weekend. That alone removes a meaningful amount of the year’s background stress.
Questions Answered the Day You Ask
Same-day replies to contact form enquiries, and quick responses by phone and email during business hours. For clients with ongoing queries, WhatsApp is available. An accountant you cannot reach when you have a question is not doing the full job — which is, frankly, the way it should be.
Up and running in four straightforward steps
The process is designed to be as undemanding as possible on your side. Most of the work happens on ours.
Get in touch
Call 0161 706 1523, email info@edwardharris.co.uk, or use the contact form. We reply the same day. Initial conversations are free and without pressure — no commitment required to have a first conversation.
Free initial conversation
We will talk through your contracting setup, your current accountant situation if applicable, and what you actually need. You will leave the call knowing exactly what is included, what it costs, and what happens next.
We handle the transition
If you are switching from another accountant, we manage the professional clearance process and pick up your records wherever they currently are. If your books are behind, we discuss catch-up work upfront — no hidden costs later.
Your company runs cleanly
Returns filed on time, tax position visible throughout the year, questions answered when they come up. Less of your thinking taken up by the company admin side of contracting — which is, after all, the point.
“Hasan has been amazing and extremely helpful he has been very patient with me being new to running a business, he had given me some great advice and I will continue to use Edward Harris & Hasan”
Things IT contractors usually ask us
Do you understand IR35 and how it affects a contractor’s limited company?
IR35 is a standing part of how we advise contractor clients — not a specialist add-on. We can help you understand how the rules apply to your contracts and working arrangements, what documentation supports an outside-IR35 position, and what the practical implications are if a client operates inside IR35. We do not replace specialist IR35 review services for complex cases, but we will tell you that honestly if it applies to your situation.
What does it cost and what is included?
Pricing is a fixed monthly fee agreed upfront, covering your limited company year-end accounts, corporation tax return, VAT returns, self assessment, and ongoing support throughout the year. Cloud bookkeeping software is included with advisory services. The first conversation is free — we will give you a clear quote before anything is agreed, with no obligation.
My books are behind and my previous accountant was not great. Can you still help?
Yes, and it is a fairly common starting point. We review where things currently stand, agree a catch-up scope and cost upfront, and work through the backlog before moving to an ongoing arrangement. There are no hidden fees — anything outside the standard monthly scope is discussed and agreed before work starts.
Is there a long-term contract or minimum commitment?
No long-term contract. If it is not working after three months, you leave with clean, up-to-date books and nothing owed beyond the period covered. We are confident enough in the service not to require a lock-in to retain clients.
Can you help with the optimal dividend and salary split for my limited company?
Yes — reviewing your dividend and salary structure is a standard part of how we work with contractor clients, not an extra. The right split depends on your personal tax position, other income, pension contributions, and the company’s profitability. We review it at least annually and flag if anything changes mid-year that warrants a look.
How far in advance will I know what my tax bill is going to be?
For corporation tax, we track your position throughout the year so you have a working estimate well before the year-end — typically giving you several months to plan rather than finding out at the same time as filing. For self assessment, we aim to complete returns by the end of October at the latest, so January holds no surprises.
Less guessing about your tax position. More clarity.
A fixed monthly fee, an ACCA-qualified accountant who knows contractor limited companies, and same-day replies. Initial conversations are free and without any pressure.