Accountant for Contractors in Gloucestershire
Specialist accounting for contractors and freelancers — IR35 guidance, limited company set-up, and tax-efficient planning so you keep more of what you earn.
Accounting That Understands Contracting
Contracting comes with its own set of financial questions that a generalist accountant doesn't always deal with day to day — IR35 status, dividend versus salary decisions, and which expenses you can genuinely claim. Prime Edge Accountants works with contractors and freelancers across Gloucestershire, including Cheltenham, Gloucester and the surrounding areas, whatever sector you contract in.
Whether you're taking on your first contract or you've been operating through a limited company for years, we make sure your set-up is efficient and compliant.
What's Included
- Limited company formation and set-up
- IR35 status guidance and contract review support
- Dividend and salary planning for tax efficiency
- Allowable expenses and claim maximisation
- VAT registration and Flat Rate Scheme advice
- Self-assessment and corporation tax filing
Built for Contractors Like You
New contractors
Get your limited company set up correctly and understand IR35 before you take on your first contract.
Established contractors
Keep more of what you earn with proper dividend and salary planning, and never miss a filing deadline.
Contractors working across sites
Based in Gloucestershire but working further afield — we handle everything remotely, so location is never a barrier.
IR35 Confidence
Clear guidance on your status and what it means for how you should be paid, before you sign a contract.
Keep More of Your Income
Dividend and salary planning structured to be tax-efficient without cutting corners on compliance.
Common Questions
Do I need a limited company as a contractor?
Most contractors operate through a limited company for tax efficiency, though the right structure depends on your day rate, IR35 status and circumstances. We can advise on what suits you.
Can you help me understand my IR35 status?
Yes, we review your contract and working arrangements against IR35 criteria and advise on the implications for how you should be paid.
What expenses can contractors claim?
This depends on your IR35 status and how you operate, but commonly includes travel, accommodation, equipment, professional subscriptions and accountancy fees. We make sure every allowable claim is captured.
Ready to Get Your Contracting Set Up Right?
Book a discovery call and we'll talk through your contract, your IR35 position, and how to structure your income.