Your CIS returns, filed on time.
Monthly CIS returns carry a fixed HMRC deadline, and a missed one costs money before you have even looked at the penalty notice. Annabel handles the verification, the deductions and the filing — and tells you where your CIS position actually stands. Fixed monthly fee, AAT Licensed, replies within one working day.
- Monthly CIS returns filed before the 19th, every single month
- Subcontractors verified with HMRC before the first payment goes out
- Deduction statements produced and sent to your subbies on time
- CIS suffered reclaimed through your tax return — nothing left on the table
No long-term contract. If it is not working after three months, you leave with your CIS records in order and nothing owed.
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What our clients say
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Fixed Errors Left by Previous Accountant
“She has fixed so many lazy, unprofessional mistakes by my old accountant by being so meticulously thorough, offering amazing business advice & has saved me thousands.”
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Changing Accountants Was Stress-Free
“She has made the whole process of changing accountants so smooth and stress-free. Her step-by-step guidance and clear communication made everything easy to follow.”
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Queries Answered Quickly, Every Time
“Friendly, supportive and very quick to respond to any queries or sort advice. I would 100% recommend.”
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Saved Thousands, Trusts Her Completely
“I 100% trust Annabel & she proves time & time again why it was the best move for my business to switch to her.”
CIS admin piling up every month?
Construction Industry Scheme compliance runs on a tight monthly cycle. Miss the 19th and the penalty arrives automatically. Get the deductions wrong and you have a dispute with a subcontractor you cannot afford to lose. Try to reclaim CIS suffered at year-end and find the records do not add up. It is a surprisingly unforgiving bit of HMRC administration for businesses that already have plenty on their plate.
- CIS return missed or filed late because the month ran away from you
- Subcontractors paid before verification, leaving you exposed to higher deduction rates
- CIS suffered sitting unclaimed because no one tracked it through the year
What a clean CIS position looks like
Everything filed before the deadline. Every subcontractor verified before payment. Every deduction recorded and reconciled, so the reclaim at year-end is straightforward and accurate. No last-minute scrambles.
- Monthly return filed and confirmed before the 19th — no penalties, no late notices
- Every new subcontractor verified with HMRC before the first payment leaves your account
- CIS suffered tracked month by month so the full reclaim is ready when it is needed
What clients say after switching to us
These are verbatim reviews from clients who came to us with compliance problems and left with considerably less to worry about.
I switched accountants to work with Annabel because I felt she truly cared about helping businesses to take control of their finances. She opened my eyes to how an accountant actually should work with you! She has fixed so many lazy, unprofessional mistakes by my old accountant by being so meticulously thorough, offering amazing business advice & has saved me thousands! She even went through my dad’s accounts who had been through liquidation & had a really tough time just because she cared & wanted to see if she could help. I 100% trust Annabel & she proves time & time again why it was the best move for my business to switch to her. I highly recommend her to anyone who is looking for someone who genuinely cares, who is meticulously thorough & offers great advice!
Working with Annabel has been fantastic. She has made the whole process of changing accountants so smooth and stress-free. Her step-by-step guidance and clear communication made everything easy to follow, even for someone who does not naturally “speak accounts.” Annabel’s energy, passion, and genuine desire to help people understand their business finances really shine through in everything she does. Her support and knowledge have been superb, and I now see her as a vital part of my business and its continued growth. Thank you, Annabel, for all your help; you truly live up to your company name!
Everything the CIS rules require
A fixed monthly service covering the full CIS compliance cycle — filing, verification, deduction statements and year-end reclaim — so nothing slips through.
Monthly CIS Return Filing
Your monthly CIS return is prepared, checked and filed with HMRC before the 19th deadline, every month without exception. Deductions are calculated at the correct rate for each subcontractor — gross, standard or higher — and the return is confirmed filed. No chasing, no last-minute requests for information you have already provided.
Included as standardSubcontractor Verification and Deduction Statements
Every new subcontractor is verified with HMRC before payment so the correct deduction rate is applied from day one. Monthly deduction statements are produced and provided to each subcontractor, meeting the legal obligation to issue them within 14 days of the end of the tax month. Records are maintained so there is a clean audit trail if HMRC ever asks.
Included as standardCIS Suffered Reclaim at Year-End
CIS deductions suffered as a subcontractor are tracked through the year and reconciled against your payroll or tax return at the appropriate point. Nothing is left unclaimed. If your CIS suffered exceeds your PAYE liability, the in-year offset process is handled so you are not waiting until year-end to see the money.
Included as standardThree reviewers. Three different problems sorted.
These clients came with different situations. The common thread is that the compliance mess was cleared and the ongoing work now runs without incident.
Switching Accountants Was Smooth and Clear
“Working with Annabel has been fantastic. She has made the whole process of changing accountants so smooth and stress-free. Her step-by-step guidance and clear communication made everything easy to follow, even for someone who does not naturally “speak accounts.””
Saved Thousands, Fixed Years of Mistakes
“She has fixed so many lazy, unprofessional mistakes by my old accountant by being so meticulously thorough, offering amazing business advice & has saved me thousands!”
Fast Responses, Mind at Ease Immediately
“Having never been self employed or a limited company before, the support and advice I have had has been extremely helpful and has set my mind at ease knowing that any problems or queries I have will be handled or answered.”
What makes this different from most accountants
CIS compliance is routine work. The difference is whether it gets done accurately, on time and without you having to chase anyone.
Filed before the 19th, always
The monthly CIS deadline does not move. Neither do we. Returns are prepared, reviewed and submitted before the deadline — not on it, and certainly not after it. Automated processes and diary management mean the deadline is never the thing that causes the problem.
Verification handled before payment leaves
The most common CIS error is paying a subcontractor before verifying their status, which results in the higher 30% deduction rate being applied retrospectively. Every new subcontractor is verified with HMRC before the first payment goes out. It takes a few minutes and saves a significant dispute.
Commercial advice, not just compliance
Annabel has 16 years of operational, in-business experience — not just practice work. That means the conversation about your CIS position includes the commercial context: whether gross payment status is worth applying for, whether your subcontractor mix is creating unnecessary risk, and what the CIS picture means for your cash flow.
Up and running in three straightforward steps
The onboarding process is designed to be as low-effort for you as possible. Most of the administrative work is handled at this end.
Free discovery call
A free 20-30 minute call with Annabel. She will ask about your current CIS setup — how many subcontractors, whether you are currently filing, whether there is any backlog — and give you an honest view of what needs doing. No scripts, no pitch deck. You get useful information from the call whether you proceed or not.
Tailored proposal, clear fee
A proposal scoped specifically to your situation — the number of subcontractors, whether catch-up work is needed, and what ongoing monthly support looks like. One fixed monthly fee, no surprises. Not a template tier.
Onboard, hand over, done
The transition from your current setup — or from no setup at all — is handled by Annabel. Subcontractor records are transferred, HMRC authorisation is obtained, and any outstanding returns are identified and addressed. You hand over the folder, we handle the rest.
CIS handled, month after month
From month one, your CIS return is filed before the 19th without you having to think about it. Deduction statements go out, subcontractor verifications are done at source, and your CIS suffered position is tracked throughout the year. Which is, frankly, how it should always have worked.
“I have recently had the pleasure of the wonderful service of Annabel, appointed as my bookkeeper and accountant. Having never been self employed or a limited company before, the support and advice I have had has been extremely helpful and has set my mind at ease knowing that any problems or queries I have will be handled or answered. Friendly, supportive and very quick to respond to any queries or sort advice. I would 100% recommend.”
The things people ask before getting in touch
Do you understand how CIS works in practice — verification, deduction rates, gross status and the monthly filing cycle?
Yes. The verification process, the three deduction rates (gross, standard and higher), the monthly return deadline and the deduction statement obligations are all handled as part of the standard monthly service. If there are complications — a subcontractor whose verification returns an unexpected rate, or a dispute about deductions already made — those are dealt with directly rather than passed back to you to resolve with HMRC.
What does CIS returns support cost, and what is included?
Fees are scoped to each client’s specific situation — the number of subcontractors, the volume of payments and whether any catch-up work is required — and are discussed on the free discovery call. The monthly fee covers the return filing, subcontractor verification, deduction statements and CIS suffered tracking. There are no hidden extras for standard monthly compliance work.
My CIS returns are behind. Can you sort the backlog before taking over the ongoing work?
Yes. Catch-up work is common and is scoped and priced separately from the ongoing monthly service. The first step is to establish exactly what has been filed, what has not, and whether any penalties have already accrued. HMRC can be contacted to confirm the position, and a plan to clear the backlog is put together before the ongoing work begins.
Is there a minimum contract or a tie-in period?
No minimum contract. There is no long-term tie-in. If it is not working, you give a month’s notice and leave with your CIS records in order and up to date. The only thing asked is that catch-up fees are settled before handover if catch-up work was carried out.
I am a subcontractor, not a contractor. Can you reclaim the CIS deductions suffered on my behalf?
Yes. If you are operating as a subcontractor and having CIS deducted from your payments, those deductions are tracked through the year and offset against your PAYE liability or reclaimed via your Self-Assessment or Corporation Tax return as appropriate. The in-year offset route through payroll is also available if you want to recover the position before year-end rather than waiting.
How do I know if I should apply for gross payment status?
Gross payment status means contractors pay you in full without making CIS deductions, which improves cash flow significantly for businesses with a high volume of CIS-deducted income. Eligibility depends on your compliance history and turnover — Annabel can assess whether you would qualify and handle the application if it makes sense to do so.
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CIS compliance off your plate, every single month.
Monthly CIS returns filed before the 19th, subcontractors verified before payment, deduction statements issued on time. Fixed monthly fee, no surprises, no tie-in.