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London builders: tired of 50 % profit one month and 3 % the next? Learn how proper accrual accounting steadies margins and boosts cash flow.

Before you rush to slash Corporation Tax, discover the real‑world cash‑flow risks behind three common tax‑saving tactics used by UK construction firms.

For decades, the role of the accountant was simple: once a year, they would gather your financial records and tell you what you owed in tax. It was reactive. It was backward-looking. It was functional, but limited.

Waiting to hire financial support can significantly slow down your business growth. Dave Ramsey confesses that delaying hiring a CFO was one of his biggest regrets.

One detail can make a massive difference to your cashflow: whether you operate under Gross Payment Status (GPS) or Net Status.

“Business doubled, profits soared—but our accountant warned us about the huge corporation tax bill after it was too late!”

Salary vs Dividends: For decades, small business owners have been guided by the conventional wisdom: take a small salary and the rest as dividends to minimise tax. As an accountant advising construction businesses across the UK, I’ve given that advice myself many times.

“Debt adds pressure. Pressure kills joy.”

Accountant vs Business Advisor

Struggling with cash flow in your construction business? Discover how to use your existing team and simple systems to improve cash flow visibility and reduce financial stress. Serving London and the Home Counties.