Who We Help
Freelancers and Contractors
Save your time for what you do best.
As a freelancer or contractor, you may be debating whether to shift the burden of tax compliance to an accountant. The answer really depends on the situation and structure of your business. We would be happy to talk through your challenges to find the best option for you.
Accounting for freelancers & contractors
How can we help?
Self-assessment
Our self-assessment service includes expert advice, preparation of your tax return and ongoing support throughout the year to ensure that you stay on top of your tax obligations.
Business expenses
Keeping track of your business expenses can be an overwhelming task. We’ll make sure you maximise your deductions and provide recommendations for further savings.
IR35 compliance
We help contractors to navigate the minefield of IR35 tax law and make sure you are fully compliant with the continually changing rules. Our experts can support you in reviewing and negotiating contracts, IR35 compliance, working models and on agency, consultancy and umbrella terms.
VAT management
Our VAT experts can help you with everything from registering for VAT to preparing and submitting your returns.
Managing cash flow
We can ensure you stay on top of your finances by providing regular cash flow forecasts and advice on how best to manage your income and outgoings.
Business structure advice
As your business grows, it may be beneficial to consider alternative structures to maximise your earnings and limit your exposure to different taxes.
Get in touch
At Gerald Edelman, we support small businesses, sole traders and limited companies across almost every sector and industry, which puts us in the ideal position to offer advice on tax deductions and cost savings for your business.
We’d be happy to arrange a free initial session with you. Simply fill in the enquiry form or call us on the number below.
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Why Gerald Edelman?
Contractors and freelancers with growing businesses need to capitalise on time and cost efficiencies wherever they can, especially when tax liabilities are involved.
It’s usually beneficial to have an experienced accountant and adviser on your side to ease the stress involved with preparing end-of-year returns, and to act as a sounding board for ideas and to identify opportunities throughout the year itself.
If you operate as a limited company, there are additional compliance responsibilities relating to the preparation of annual financial statements, corporation tax and other statutory matters. We also work closely with contractors to ensure the nature of work and client relationships are fully compliant with the latest IR35 guidelines.
Get in touch with one of our friendly advisers today.
Frequently asked questions
Is it possible to pick the specific accountancy services I need?
Yes, you can pick the services you need. Whilst many of our clients want us to manage their full tax and reporting obligations, we also work with clients that ask us to support them with specific aspects like bookkeeping, IR35 or VAT. We are flexible in that regard and can tailor our services to match your needs.
How much does it cost to hire an accountant for a freelancer or contractor?
The cost of hiring an accountant for a freelancer or contractor depends on the complexity of your finances, the size of your business and the level of services you require. We offer complete transparency on our fees and can give you a more accurate cost estimate as part of your free consultation.
Do you provide business support beyond tax compliance and bookkeeping?
Yes, clients often stay with us because they like the convenience of being able to plug into the different services we offer. Beyond tax advice and basic accounting, we also regularly support freelancers and contractors with wider financial planning and investment advice.