Sub-contractor accounting can be complex – you are running your own limited company, which is tricky enough, and then you have CIS to consider on top of that. You want a specialised CIS accountant, equipped to deal with the tax system you find yourself in.

VAT issues within the construction sector can also be complex and require careful monitoring to ensure you are charging the correct rates of VAT. Woods & Cooper can ensure you have correctly identified the relevant rates of VAT to charge and raise VAT reverse charge invoices.

We work with a variety of business types within this industry, so we see the whole picture.  Book in a free consultation with us to find out how we can help you run a successful construction or sub-contracting business, with minimum hassle and maximum financial efficiency.

Woods & Cooper can provide locum professionals with a tailored service. We know our clients’ individual requirements and work with you to help you manage your business effectively. 

Often, working as a locum will help you earn more than a full time position. However, it also means finding contracts, travelling, taking on increased financial responsibilities, and above all being flexible so it’s easy to understand why locums often require professional assistance to keep their books in order and ensure their take home pay is optimised. 

You’ll also have the opportunity to use one of our approved cloud accounting software so you can update your accounting team and have an overview of your business’ finances at a click of a button or a tap on your smartphone. 

Our aim is to help you to run your locum business as simply, easily and effectively as possible.

Whether you’re a professional landlord or you only rent out a property as a side business, you may benefit from managing your property as a business. Did you know that even if you don’t turn a profit as a landlord, you must still declare your income as a landlord?

There are plenty of ways to be a tax-efficient landlord, and we offer a straightforward, honest service with no unexpected fees – just the type of quality service you’d expect from a small but highly experienced team.

Get in touch for a free, no-obligation consultation today.

We have access to a variety of software options available that may assist you with the day to day monitoring of your property portfolio, regardless of portfolio size.

Whether you drive a black cab, or operate a freight haulage business, we can help you keep your tax affairs in order. Being involved in the transport sector can be difficult to control cashflow, people management and resource planning, the last thing you want to do is to come home and start dealing with your accounts.

Our service is geared to the introduction of Making Tax Digital (MTD), which begins in April 2026 and involves the filing of quarterly returns to HMRC via accountancy software. We can provide training to ensure you are getting the most of your software, but also keep you up to date with technology.

Managing cashflow is important and we can assist with forecasting, and plan meetings to monitor monthly or quarterly results to keep you on top of the business

With clients ranging from restaurants and bars to personal trainers and gyms, we have built a strong understanding of the hospitality and leisure industry. 

Our aim is to take the stress out of the accounting and tax aspects to allow you to focus on your passion and business. 

We can provide a fully outsourced finance function for a fixed monthly fee, assistance and guidance with funding and establishing financial control.

You may require assistance with a Capital gains Disposal, the tax implications of which can be significant, Woods & Cooper have in house Chartered Tax Advisers to assist with the planning on these matters. Inheritance tax planning for the future requires careful review and advice; we work with experienced estate planners and advisers to minimise your liability to IHT.

A business disposal or acquisition requires careful review to ensure this is structured in the most tax efficient manner. Woods & Cooper can assist with this to ensure your liabilities to tax are minimised.

We can guide your retail business in the right direction by analysing the threats and the opportunities in your trading environment (High Street shop or e-commerce). From a sole trader running a single shop or online from your garage, to a franchisee or a shop owner with several High Street stores, we have a range of services which we create especially for your needs. We appreciate that one size does not fit all.

• Preparation and filing of Self Assessment Business returns
• Preparation of annual accounts, financial statements and audits
• Cashflow and stock control advice
• Cloud based accountancy services for retailers
• E-commerce
• Making Tax Digital
• Payroll
• Bookkeeping
• Business and Personal Tax and VAT advice regarding the most appropriate scheme, HMRC compliance
• Property purchase, stamp duty and fit-out expenses

Our clients come from a wide range of professional services firms including:

• Solicitor practices comprising of Limited Companies, Partnerships, and LLP’s
• Barristers
• Independent Financial Advisors
• Architects
• Surveyors

Our team helps support and advise professional service firms by providing advice ranging from traditional accountancy services, partnership agreements, incorporation advice, profit planning, partner succession planning to business structure.

We can assist businesses operating in this sector, from guidance on set up and formulating business plans in order to raise funding, to advising on the most appropriate legal structure.

Legislation and funding guidance changes regularly in this sector and it is important to be up to date with the relevant requirements.

Payroll is also key within this sector, to take to the pressure off management and ensure staff payroll matters are taken care of, including obligatory pension requirements.

We can also ensure you are helping your own clients and yourselves by advising on obtaining and accounting for the Governments tax free childcare scheme.