Accounting That Keeps Construction Companies in Control
Company accounts, CIS, VAT, payroll and project cash flow, brought together for established construction companies turning over £1m or more across South Yorkshire.
A Finance Team for £1m+ Construction Companies
When you are managing multiple jobs, people, materials and tight payment terms, the company numbers need to work as hard as the site team. We support established construction companies turning over £1m or more with clear reporting, dependable compliance and practical commercial advice.
You lead the daily routine; we complete the agreed year-end work.
Shared support with regular reviews, VAT, CIS and cash-flow oversight.
A managed finance function for an agreed scope, team and reporting needs.
Company Support Built Around Construction
Every package is built for construction: CIS, VAT reverse charge, retentions and job costs as standard. We agree the scope around your team, your live contracts and how often you want to see the numbers.
Do It Yourself
You lead the day-to-day finance routine
£300 monthly equivalent
- Statutory accounts & Company Tax Return for one limited company
- Year-end construction WIP, retentions & CIS review
- Annual director review
- Software workflow guidance
- Client keeps books, VAT, payroll & CIS day-to-day
- Software licences are not automatically included
Your role
You run the day-to-day records and submissions; we complete the agreed annual work and guide the workflow.
Do It With Us
Shared support with regular financial oversight
£600 monthly equivalent
- Statutory accounts & Company Tax Return for one limited company
- Quarterly bookkeeping reviews & reconciliation support
- Quarterly VAT preparation
- Monthly CIS returns for an agreed subcontractor count
- Quarterly management reports & cash-flow review
- Planned tax review
- Payroll available as an agreed add-on
Your role
You record day-to-day transactions and provide records and approvals; we review the work and deliver the agreed quarterly support.
Done For You
A managed finance function for an agreed scope
£1,200 monthly equivalent
- Statutory accounts & Company Tax Return for one limited company
- Monthly bookkeeping & bank reconciliations
- Supplier/customer ledgers & job-cost reporting
- Payroll for an agreed headcount
- Monthly management accounts
- Rolling cash-flow forecast & review
- VAT & CIS processing for agreed volumes
Your role
Your team supplies complete records and approves payments, accounts and tax submissions; we manage the agreed finance routine.
All company prices are starting rates and exclude VAT. Final pricing is agreed after a discovery call and reflects your turnover, project volume, payroll team, CIS activity and reporting needs. For companies with £1m+ turnover, we will provide a tailored scope and proposal.
How we work
Start with your numbers
Tell us about your company, live contracts, finance team and the reporting you need.
Agree the right scope
We agree responsibilities, reporting frequency and the support your jobs and team need before you start.
Keep decisions informed
Work to a clear routine for records, reviews and compliance, with practical support for the next decision.
CIS that runs like clockwork
Verification before the first payment, the right deduction every time, returns filed by the 19th and statements your subcontractors can rely on. We connect CIS to your payroll and purchase ledger so month-end stops being a scramble.
CIS accounting for construction contractorsStructured for the next stage
Past £1m, the questions change. Is one company still enough? Should plant or property sit separately? Is directors' pay still working for you and for the business? We review structure, pay and growth plans together, before year end, so the decisions are yours and not a surprise from HMRC.
Anna Buggey
Leading Tax Expert
With over two decades of professional practice behind her, Anna Buggey brings a level of expertise and authority that few in the industry can match. She has been practising since 2004 and running her own businesses ever since, giving her an intimate understanding of what it takes to build, sustain and grow a successful enterprise — from navigating HMRC compliance to making the strategic decisions that shape a company's future.
Her work in the construction industry covers CIS compliance, contractor accounting and complex project structures. Yet her reach extends far beyond the building site. Anna has steered charities through governance challenges, advised tourism and hospitality ventures at board level, championed renewable energy projects, and guided ambitious entrepreneurs through high-stakes investments. She negotiates directly with tax authorities on an international level, securing the most favourable conditions for her clients with the precision and tenacity of a seasoned professional.
As Leading Tax Expert, Anna leads a small but mighty team with the same conviction that has defined her career: that rigorous expertise and genuine care are not mutually exclusive. Under her leadership, every client, from a growing contractor taking on its first big main-contract package to a multi-site firm with complex CIS obligations, gets the same meticulous attention, strategic insight and unwavering commitment to achieving the best possible outcome.
About Tax by Sterling
Tax by Sterling was founded in August 2019 by Andrew Buggey, whose engineering background and sharp commercial instinct saw an opportunity to do things differently. With deep roots in sales and business development, Andrew built the firm on a principle he had carried through every venture: deliver exceptional results and the reputation will follow. Together with Anna as Leading Tax Expert, they have created something rare — a small, family-run accountancy practice that combines the rigour and professionalism of a top-tier firm with the warmth and accessibility of a trusted neighbour.
Based at Sterling Enterprise Centre in Sheffield, our small but mighty team looks after the construction companies that build South Yorkshire: the contractors, specialists and family firms that are the backbone of our community. We know that behind every balance sheet is a family, a livelihood and a dream worth protecting. That responsibility drives everything we do — from the precision of our tax calculations to the care we take in understanding each client's unique circumstances. We celebrate your wins, we stand beside you through the tough times, and we never lose sight of the people behind the numbers.
We hold ourselves to the highest professional standards — CPAA Certified, Xero Certified Advisors and recognised FreeAgent Tax Practitioners. But what we are most proud of is the trust our clients place in us, the community we serve, and the lasting relationships we have built along the way. That is the Tax by Sterling difference — and it always will be.
What Our Clients Say
"Highly recommend! Couldn't ask for better accountants. Look no further than tax by sterling! I've used them for a few years now and will be for the foreseeable future. Your in safe hands."
"Worked with TBS for nearly 3 years now from when I set up my limited company and they have gone above and beyond what I expected, easy to work with always available would highly recommend."
"Just Ask is the best thing I've heard any accountant say and these guys always have an honest and clear answer. They've kept me on time, saved me money and helped me out with professional advice from day 1. Could not recommend high enough."
"You're in very safe and knowledgeable hands with tax by sterling. I have trusted them for years and will do for many more."
Book a Construction Company Discovery Call
Whether you're running ten live jobs or fifty, start with a free, no-obligation conversation. We will look at your company, CIS, VAT, payroll and bookkeeping needs, then recommend a sensible next step.
For subcontractor enquiries, visit our CIS, tax return and MTD page.
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Let's look at your numbers together.
A free, no-obligation discovery call for construction directors. We'll look at your jobs, cash flow, CIS and VAT, and tell you honestly where we can help.