You handle the tools.
We’ll handle
the numbers.
Straightforward accounting for busy tradespeople. Stay on top of your tax, paperwork and cash flow.
for your trade.
Accounting that works
as hard as you do.
Practical support for the day-to-day and the year ahead.
Explore all our services ↗Accounts & tax
Keep your accounts organised and your tax returns taken care of. We’ll explain the numbers and what they mean for you.
Find out moreBookkeeping & software
Receipts, invoices and bank transactions in one place. Less admin after a long day on the tools.
Find out moreVAT returns & support
Help with VAT registration, returns and records, with construction reverse charge support where it applies.
Find out morePayroll & pensions
Keep your team paid, your pension contributions organised and your payroll records up to date.
Find out moreCIS support
Returns, subcontractor verification and deductions. Practical help whether you pay subcontractors or work as one.
Find out moreBusiness advice
Thinking about going limited, buying a van or growing your team? Talk through the numbers before you decide.
Find out moreBuilt for people who build.
On site, on the road or in the workshop. We understand your working day.
Less paperwork.
More time off the clock.
Your business keeps you busy. Your accounts shouldn’t take over.
- Understand your numbersKnow how your business is doing, without needing to speak accountant.
- Stay ahead of deadlinesGet help keeping your accounts, tax and paperwork on track.
- Speak to a real personPick up the phone or send a WhatsApp when you need a clear answer.
A better tool for
your books.
Send the invoice. Snap the receipt. Get on with your day.
FreeAgent helps you manage estimates, invoices and expenses from your phone, with a clearer view of your cash flow.
Get FreeAgent included with an eligible Mettle business account. Mettle is a business bank account from NatWest. We’ll help you get your software connected and your books organised.
To get FreeAgent included, make at least one transaction a month from your Mettle account and set Mettle as your primary business account in FreeAgent. If you don’t meet the monthly transaction condition, or close Mettle and keep using FreeAgent, FreeAgent fees apply. Both products have optional paid features. Mettle eligibility and terms apply. Accounting fees are separate. Read the offer details.
Let’s put a price
on getting it sorted.
Accounting that fits your trade business, with your fee agreed upfront.
Sole tradersFrom £29 + VAT per month
Limited companiesFrom £49 + VAT per month
Getting started is straightforward.
Have a chat
Tell us about your trade and the support you need.
Make a plan
We’ll agree the services and a fixed fee that fit your business.
Get back to work
We’ll help you stay on top of the numbers.
An accountant who
speaks your language.
Clear conversations. Practical support. More confidence in your numbers.
We’re The Trades Accountant, part of Buzz Accounting. We work with trade businesses across the UK, from self-employed tradespeople to limited companies with teams to pay.
Whether you’re sorting your first tax return or planning your next stage, we’ll help you understand what needs doing.
More about us ↗
Peter Allen MAAT
Co-founder and Finance Director
Twenty years in practice. Peter sets the quality bar for the group's financial work.
Andy Jackson
Co-founder
Built Buzz to prove an accountancy firm could be genuinely useful to the people it serves, and took it from one office to a group spanning the UK and South Africa.
Useful tools for your trade.
Get a clearer starting point with our free calculators and guides.
A few questions, answered.
Do you work with sole traders and limited companies?
Yes. We work with sole traders, limited companies, subcontractors and contractors across the UK. Tell us how you trade and we’ll recommend the support that fits.
Do I need to be in CIS to work with you?
No. We work with sole traders and limited companies across the trades, whether or not CIS applies. Your support can cover accounts, tax, bookkeeping, VAT, payroll and business advice. If you do need CIS help, we offer that too.
How much does it cost?
Sole traders from £29 + VAT per month. Limited companies from £49 + VAT per month. Payroll starts at £8 per employee and CIS returns are quoted separately. We agree your fee in writing before we start.
Is FreeAgent really free with Mettle?
FreeAgent is included with an eligible Mettle account when you meet the offer conditions, including making at least one transaction each month and setting Mettle as your primary business account in FreeAgent. Optional paid features and account eligibility apply. Our accounting services are charged separately.
Can I switch from my current accountant?
Yes. We’ll explain the steps, agree a handover date and help organise the information we need from your current accountant.
What happens on the first call?
We’ll talk about your trade, how your business is set up and where you need help. You’ll get a clear next step and a fee agreed before any work begins.
Let’s get your
books sorted.
Tell us about your business. We’ll talk through the next steps.
Prefer a price by email?
Answer a few questions about your business, see your monthly fee and get a full proposal sent to your inbox.
Get my quote ↗Accounts, tax and business support. All agreed upfront.