Contractor Accountants | Barton Accountancy

Contractor accounting

Contractor accounting made simple.

Contracting should be straightforward. Invoice your client, get paid, take your money out efficiently. But between IR35, dividend planning, VAT and corporation tax, most contractors end up paying far more tax than they should — or worse, falling foul of HMRC.

We run the full service for contractors: limited company setup, director payroll, dividend planning, IR35 reviews, VAT and quarterly check-ins. You pay one fixed monthly fee and you always know where you stand.

What's included

Everything a contractor needs.

Everything is included in your fixed monthly fee. No extras, no surprises.

Limited company setup

Fast incorporation, HMRC registration, bank account advice and Xero ready to go.

Optimal salary & dividends

The most tax-efficient split for your circumstances, reviewed every April.

IR35 assessment

Contract and working-practice reviews so you know where each engagement stands.

VAT returns

Flat rate or standard, quarterly MTD submissions.

Annual accounts & tax

Statutory accounts, corporation tax and confirmation statement all included.

Year-round support

Quick questions answered by phone or email, no extra charge.

Sound familiar?

Most businesses don't have an accountant.
They have a filing service.

If any of these ring true, you're not getting what you should be.

01

You only hear from them at year-end

No check-ins, no planning, no conversation. Just a bill and a set of accounts you don't fully understand.

02

You're never sure where you stand

Your numbers are months out of date. You're making decisions based on gut feel, not real figures.

03

Surprise invoices keep landing

An email here, a phone call there — and suddenly your bill is twice what you expected. No one told you.

Common questions

Things people ask us.

Can you help with IR35?

Yes. We review your contracts and working practices, and tell you clearly whether each engagement looks inside or outside IR35. We don't give wishy-washy answers — we tell you what we think and why.

What's the most tax-efficient way to take money out as a contractor?

For most contractors, a small salary (up to the NI threshold) combined with dividends is still the most efficient route. But the exact numbers change every year with tax thresholds. We review it every April so you're always optimising.

Do you charge extra for things like references or mortgage letters?

No. References, mortgage letters, SA302s and any other admin paperwork are all included in your fixed monthly fee. Ask as often as you need.

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