For Accountants & Tax Advisors
A Contractor Your Property Clients Will Thank You For Recommending.
Properly structured invoices. Correct VAT treatment. Capital and revenue works documented separately. Works your clients can actually account for — and a delivery record they will tell their friends about.
The Problem With Most Contractor Invoices
Most contractors issue a single lump-sum invoice with no breakdown, incorrect VAT treatment, and no distinction between capital and revenue expenditure. That creates work for you, problems for your clients, and risks for everyone if HMRC takes an interest. The construction industry and the accounting profession need contractors who understand how the paperwork matters — not just how the bricks go together.
RCB issues documentation that works for accountants — because we understand why it matters.
What RCB Delivers for Accountants & Their Clients
Documentation, VAT compliance, and capital-versus-revenue clarity that makes your job easier — and a delivery standard that protects your referral reputation.
Documentation Your Clients Can Use
- Detailed scopes of works and estimates broken down by trade and stage
- Invoices structured correctly — labour, materials, and VAT separated
- Works certificates and completion sign-offs issued for every project
- As-built record drawings and warranties for capital allowance and disposal purposes
Correct VAT Treatment — Built In
- Residential and mixed-use VAT rates applied correctly from the outset
- Reduced rate and zero-rated works identified and invoiced accordingly
- No lumped invoices — line-item breakdowns for works your client needs to apportion
- Pre-start VAT position agreed in writing to avoid disputed invoices later
Capital vs. Revenue Distinction
- Scopes of works structured to distinguish capital improvement from revenue repair
- Improvement works and repair works invoiced and documented separately
- Useful evidence base for HMRC enquiry defence on property expenditure
- Long-term asset improvement documented for balance sheet and disposal planning
A Contractor Your Clients Will Thank You For
- Delivers on time — your client is not chasing a contractor who disappeared
- Communicates clearly — your client is not calling you to translate what the builder said
- Covers the full scope — no unpleasant surprises that blow your client's budget mid-project
- Professional enough that referring us reflects well on your practice
How We Work With Your Clients
From first contact to final sign-off — documentation-led at every stage.
Scope & Cost Clarity
We produce a detailed scope of works and estimate before anything starts. Your client knows what they are committing to — and so do you. No open-ended agreements that create budget uncertainty.
VAT Position Agreed in Writing
We confirm the VAT treatment of all works in writing before we start. Reduced rate, zero rate, or standard rate — your client has a document to support their position before the invoice arrives.
Invoicing That Works for Your Practice
Invoices issued per stage with clear line-item breakdowns. Labour and materials separated. VAT correctly applied. Everything your client — and you — need to record the expenditure correctly.
Completion Documentation
Works certificate, building control sign-off, and as-built information issued at handover. Your client has the evidence trail they need for their tax position, disposal, or insurance purposes.
Why Accountants Refer Their Clients to RCB
A contractor your clients come back to thank you for — not one that creates a phone call you did not need.
Independently Verified
Our 9.96/10 Checkatrade rating across 114 independently verified reviews reflects a consistent standard of delivery. When you refer a client to RCB, the track record speaks for itself — you do not have to.
Accountant FAQs
Can you issue invoices that separate capital and revenue works?
Yes. Where a project includes both capital improvement and revenue repair, we structure the scope and invoicing to reflect that distinction. Your client gets a clear paper trail for their accountant — and you get documentation you can actually work with.
Do you handle reduced-rate or zero-rated VAT works correctly?
Yes. We identify the correct VAT position for all our work before we start and confirm it in writing. We have experience across residential conversions, listed building works, and empty property refurbishments where reduced rates apply. We will not lump everything at 20% because it is easier.
Can we refer clients to you and trust the experience reflects well on us?
That is exactly the question we want accountants to be comfortable answering yes to. Our Checkatrade rating of 9.96/10 from 114 verified reviews represents a consistent standard of delivery and communication. We understand that a referral from a trusted advisor puts your reputation on the line — we take that seriously.
Do you work with clients who have investment property portfolios?
Yes — portfolio landlords, HMO operators, and residential investors are among our most active clients. We understand the different asset types, the maintenance versus improvement distinction, and the importance of getting the documentation right across multiple properties.
Let's Talk About Your Clients' Projects
Tell us about your clients and the types of property works they carry out. We will explain exactly how we can support them — and how our documentation makes your job easier.