An accountant in Belfast who works with building contractors every day

Building in Belfast has its own rhythm. Jobs run across North, South, East and West Belfast and out to Newtownabbey, Castlereagh and Holywood. Main contractors pay late. CIS comes off the top of every invoice. And the tax bill always seems to land when the cash is tied up in the next job.

Berne & Co Accountancy Services is an accounting firm for building contractors, based at 171 Kingsway in Dunmurry on the edge of the city. We look after builders, joiners, electricians, plumbers, roofers, plasterers and groundworkers, from sole traders and CIS subcontractors to growing limited companies.

What we take off your plate

• CIS: monthly returns, verifying your subbies, and claiming back what you've overpaid (see CIS accountant in Northern Ireland)
• VAT: returns under Making Tax Digital, including the construction reverse charge
• Tax returns: self assessment for sole traders and CIS workers, done early so January holds no surprises
• Limited companies: year end accounts and corporation tax
• Payroll: for small teams, including the paperwork when you take someone on
• Bookkeeping: set up in Xero or QuickBooks and kept up to date
• Knowing your numbers: which jobs make money, cash flow forecasts, and what to set aside for tax each month

Why Belfast contractors come to us

1. You deal with Patrick directlyYou get the same person every time, someone who knows your file and answers the phone.
2. Construction is what we doStage payments, retentions, CIS and the reverse charge are everyday work for us, not a specialist add on.
3. Advice all year, not just at year endYou'll hear from us before a tax bill lands, not after.
4. Switching is painlessWe contact your old accountant and move everything across for you.

Common questions from Belfast contractors

Do you only work with builders?

Our clients are building contractors and the trades: builders, joiners, electricians, plumbers, roofers, plasterers and groundworkers.

I'm a CIS subcontractor in Belfast. Can you get my tax back?

Often, yes. CIS takes 20% from the labour on your invoices before your expenses are counted. Once your return is done, many subcontractors find they've paid too much.

Can I meet you in person?

Yes. We're based in Dunmurry, a short drive from anywhere in Belfast, and most of our work happens just as easily by phone, video and email.

How do I switch from my current accountant?

Book a free discovery call and we'll do the rest, including contacting your old accountant.