Tax Accountant for Contractors
Your contractor tax bill, sorted in advance.
Most contractors only find out what they owe when the deadline is close. Working with an accountant who already understands how contractor income, IR35 considerations, and dividends interact means your tax position is visible throughout the year. Fixed monthly fee, ACCA qualified, same-day replies.
- Know your tax liability months before the HMRC deadline
- IR35 status and contractor structure explained in plain English
- Salary and dividend mix reviewed to keep your tax bill down
- Less HMRC correspondence landing on your desk
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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Responded Faster Than Anyone Before
“He always responds to messages and calls so quickly, has a wealth of knowledge and experience and is absolutely trustworthy.”
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WhatsApp Queries Answered Quickly
“It’s great we can WhatsApp for general queries, making communication more efficient.”
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Proactive Advice Without Being Asked
“Hasan at Edward Harris has been superb for us. He has organised our books, compiled documentation for HMRC and been proactive with advice.”
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Complex Tax Made Easy to Understand
“Hasan is always prompt in responding to my inquiries and made complex financial concepts easy to understand.”
Sound familiar?
Still not sure what your tax bill is going to be?
Contracting gives you flexibility, but it makes your tax position considerably less straightforward than a salaried role. Between deciding on a limited company structure, understanding what you can claim, and working out whether IR35 applies, it is easy to end up guessing. Most contractors end up finding out what they owe far too late to do anything useful about it.
- Tax bill arrives as a surprise with no time to plan for it
- Unsure whether limited company or umbrella is the right structure
- No clear record of allowable expenses across contracts and assignments
What sorted looks like for contractors
A tax accountant who already understands how contractor income works handles your structure, your compliance, and your planning throughout the year. No scramble. No surprises at year-end. Just a clear picture of where you stand.
- Tax liability visible throughout the year, not just at filing time
- Company structure assessed and explained so you operate tax-efficiently
- Allowable expenses tracked and recorded properly across all contracts
- Fixed monthly fee with no unexpected bills from your accountant
What contractors say after switching
From first-time limited company directors to experienced independents, contractors find the same thing: knowing your numbers in advance makes everything easier.
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
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.
Everything a contractor actually needs
From your limited company accounts to year-round tax planning and payroll, the core compliance is handled — and you will understand what is happening throughout.
Tax Planning and Self Assessment
Your tax position is reviewed proactively, not just at filing time. Salary and dividend mix, allowable expenses, and payment on account obligations are all factored in. You know what you owe well before HMRC sends a reminder.
Included as standardYear-End Accounts and Corporation Tax
Your limited company accounts and CT600 are prepared accurately and filed on time. You are not chased at the last minute because the books are kept current throughout the year. No filing penalties. No scramble.
Included as standardPayroll, PAYE and Company Secretarial
Contractor payroll, PAYE submissions, and confirmation statements are handled without you needing to track deadlines. Company secretarial obligations are managed alongside the accounting so nothing slips. One fixed monthly fee covers the lot.
Included as standardConsistently rated 5.0 across every review
Clients include business owners at every stage, from sole traders going limited for the first time to established contractors who have switched from a previous accountant.
Switched Accountants and Could Not Be Happier
“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 Access Made Communication Effortless
“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.”
Organised Books and Proactive HMRC Advice
“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.”
Why contractors choose us over a general accountant
Contractor tax has specific moving parts. An accountant who already understands them saves you a considerable amount of explaining — and catches things a generalist would miss.
Tax Visibility Throughout the Year
Your tax position is not something you discover in January. Corporation tax, self assessment liabilities, and payment on account obligations are tracked and communicated throughout the year. Surprises are largely avoidable when the numbers are current.
Questions Answered the Day You Ask
Contractor circumstances change — new contracts, end-of-year reviews, IR35 queries. Questions get answered the day you ask them, not days later. Clients reach Hasan by phone, email, or WhatsApp without going through a helpdesk.
No Jargon, Just Clear Advice
IR35, off-payroll working rules, dividend allowances — the rules affecting contractors are specific and can be confusing. They are explained in plain English, with the implications for your situation made clear. Which is, frankly, the way it should be.
Up and running in four simple steps
Most contractors are set up and supported within a week. The initial conversation is free and takes around 20 minutes.
Get in touch
Call 0161 706 1523, email info@edwardharris.co.uk, or use the contact form. A response comes the same day. No commitment required at this stage.
Free initial conversation
Hasan will ask about your contracting setup, current structure, and what is not working. You will get a clear picture of what support looks like and what it costs. No pressure to proceed.
We handle the transition
If you are switching from a previous accountant, the handover is managed on your behalf. If your books need catching up, that is discussed honestly before you start. You do not need to sort anything out first.
Know where you stand, every month
From the first month onwards, your books are current, your tax position is visible, and your filing deadlines are tracked. Less of your Sunday evenings spent on spreadsheets. Considerably less to worry about.
“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”
Things contractors usually ask us first
Do you understand how contractor limited companies actually work, including IR35 and off-payroll rules?
Yes. Contractor taxation — including the off-payroll working rules, inside and outside IR35 distinctions, and the interaction between salary, dividends, and corporation tax — is something we deal with regularly. You will not need to explain how your contracting structure works before getting a useful answer. Where IR35 status is uncertain, we will discuss it honestly rather than give you a blanket assurance.
What does it cost and what is actually included?
Pricing is fixed monthly so there are no hourly charges or unexpected bills. What is included depends on your setup — a limited company contractor typically needs year-end accounts, corporation tax, self assessment, payroll, and ongoing tax planning. The exact fee is agreed upfront in a free initial conversation. There are no hidden extras for the services agreed at the outset.
My books are behind and my previous accountant has gone quiet — can you still help?
This is a fairly common starting point. A catch-up exercise to bring everything current is something we handle regularly, and the cost and timescale are discussed honestly before you commit to anything. If there are outstanding filings or HMRC correspondence sitting unread, those are dealt with systematically. You do not need to have everything in order before getting in touch.
Is there a long-term contract or can I leave if it is not working?
There is no long-term lock-in. Services run on a monthly basis and can be ended with reasonable notice. If you decide to leave, your records and accounts are handed over cleanly. The aim is to be useful enough that leaving does not become a question — but that is for you to decide.
Can you help me work out whether to operate as a limited company or use an umbrella?
Yes. The limited company versus umbrella question depends on your day rate, contract length, IR35 status, and personal circumstances. We can work through the numbers for your specific situation so you are making the decision based on actual figures rather than general guidance found online. There is no obligation to proceed once you have that information.
How far in advance will I know what my tax bill is going to be?
With books kept current throughout the year, your corporation tax and self assessment liabilities are visible well before the filing deadlines. Most clients know their approximate position at least three to four months ahead. Payment on account obligations are flagged in advance as well, so there are no mid-year surprises on that front either.
Stop guessing what your tax bill will be. Find out now.
A free initial conversation covers your contracting setup, tax position, and what support looks like. No pressure. No commitment. Just a clear picture of where you stand.