Construction accountancy
We work across the region with leading construction contractors, designers, and engineers, who work on projects ranging from residential homes to large-scale commercial developments.
Construction finance that works as hard as you do
Construction is financially demanding. Cashflow is challenging, costs move quickly, project variations complicate the picture, and one bad job can wipe out the profit from three good ones.
FWD Accounts works with construction business owners and directors who want tighter control of cash, clearer visibility on job profitability, and accounting that reflects how the work really happens: on site, under pressure, with moving parts.
We see the same issues repeatedly: strong turnover but weak cash; materials and subcontractor costs rising faster than pricing; invoices going out late; CIS complexity; VAT confusion; and profit that looks fine on paper but doesn’t show up in the bank.
Accounting for construction firms
Our approach is practically-focused. We make sure the compliance and processes are right (bookkeeping, VAT, CIS, payroll) then we help you understand performance by job or project, not just overall.
That includes tracking gross margin, overhead recovery, and cash position in a way that lets you spot problems early: labour overruns, underestimated materials, scope creep or slow-paying customers.
We can also help improve operational habits that protect cash: regular invoicing cadence, better documentation of variations, clearer credit control, and forecasting that takes account of retention or seasonal workload.
Construction Finance: From Pipeline to Profit
For growing firms, we support planning around hiring, plant investment, and expanding capacity without overstretching.
For established businesses, we focus on margin discipline, cost control, and managing risk across the pipeline.
Typical support includes:
- CIS for contractors/subcontractors and payroll
- VAT and bookkeeping aligned to construction realities
- Monthly management accounts with job-level insight
- Cashflow forecasting and working capital control
- Job profitability and margin analysis
- Director pay planning and tax efficiency
- Year-end accounts and tax compliance
Construction rewards businesses that control cash and margin relentlessly.
FWD-thinking accounting gives you the visibility to do that – so you can take on the right work, price it properly, and grow without the usual financial fire-fighting.
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