Construction Accounting Built for Busy Builders & Developers

Running a building firm is tough. The paperwork shouldn’t be.

We help builders, contractors and developers across the UK — especially here in Reading and the South East — get their finances sorted. From VAT and CIS to Making Tax Digital and paying subcontractors, we’ve got you covered.

Whether you’re laying foundations or managing multiple sites, we’ll help you stay compliant, save time, and focus on growing your business.

We’re friendly, fast, and know our way around the construction industry — not just the tax rules.

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🏆 Why Builders & Contractors Choose Dead Simple

We’re a remote-first team based in Reading, but close enough to meet face-to-face across the South East when it matters. Quick replies, clear advice, and real people who’ve got your back — whether it’s over WhatsApp or across a coffee table.

We Know Construction Inside Out

From VAT reverse charge to CIS verifications — this is our bread and butter.

Fast Replies, No Chasing

Call, WhatsApp or email — we get back fast (hours, not days).

Set Up Right with Xero + Hubdoc

We’ll recommend the right software, get you compliant, and show you how to use it — no jargon.

🧰 Who We Help

CIS-registered contractors
Residential & commercial Builders
Property developers
Civil Engineers
Sole traders & limited companies

🛠️ “Most of our construction clients don’t find us through Google — they hear about us from other builders in Reading and beyond who we’ve helped save time and tax. That’s the difference.”

💼 What We Can Help With

We’ll handle the right VAT rules for new builds, conversions, and everything in between.

Accurate accounts filed on time. Zero stress, no last-minute scrambles.

We’ll handle the right VAT rules for new builds, conversions, and everything in between.

Registering as a contractor, verifying subbies, auto-deductions — done for you.

Proactive advice tailored to your projects, helping you keep more of what you earn.

RTI filings, pension setup and pay runs — we take the weight off your shoulders.

Snap receipts from your van, ditch the paperwork, and stay 100% compliant.

📸 Why Xero & Hubdoc Work Brilliantly for Builders

Snap Receipts on the Go

Simple take a picture of receipts and invoices straight from your phone.

Bank Feeds Auto-Sync

No need to manually type in transactions.

Track Subcontractors & Invoices

Easily and efficiently track subcontractors and invoices in one convenient place.

Stay MTD-compliant

Stay MTD-compliant without even thinking about it.

Get Started with Xero

🎯 We’ll set you up right — training, templates, and support included.

The reviews speak for themselves

4.9 Rating – 182 Reviews

5.0 Rating – 123 Reviews

See what our clients have to say about us

Highly recommend working with Dead Simple Accounting. James sorted our first year accounts and tax return and made the whole process incredibly simple. James is responsive, informative and massively helpful!

Alex S.

James sorted out my Self Assessment in under 3 messages. There’s minimal pain or hassle on my side, and I’m confident that it’s been done correctly. A huge thank you James!

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Fantastic service! James helped me file my self assessment and was brilliant all the way through. From finding the required information, to explaining the various options, James was able to help me save money and turn it all around very quickly. I’ve already recommended Dead Simple to a couple of friends who have had the same experience as me, so I would certainly recommend to anyone who needs accounting professionals.

Ian F.

I highly recommend Dead Simple Accounting. James and his team are very responsive and incredibly helpful. They have helped me with accounting services for two limited companies and my personal taxes I’ve always been impressed with their level of professionalism.

Cristian O.

🧭 How We Work

Responsive

WhatsApp, call or email — we reply quickly, not eventually.

Proactive

We’ll flag issues early, so you don’t get hit with nasty tax surprises.

Supportive

Want to grow? We’re more than just number crunchers — we’ll help you scale smartly.

Let’s Get Your Construction Accounting Sorted

Whether you’re just starting out or juggling multiple sites, we’ll help you take control of your numbers — and get your evenings and weekends back.
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FAQs

Check out our most popular construction accountant frequently asked questions below.

Yes — and we’ll guide you through it from day one.

If you’re VAT-registered, you’ll need to go digital. Xero makes it simple (and we’ll help you learn it fast).

It depends on the job — new build, extension, conversion — we’ll help you navigate the rules and recover as much as possible.

Absolutely. We’ll automate verifications, deductions, and filing — all off your plate.