How to stop losing receipts as a subcontractor
Practical habits and tools to capture every receipt before it fades or goes missing — so your expenses actually make it onto your records.
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Record keeping, in plain English
Practical guides for subcontractors and trade workers on keeping records tidy and accountant-ready — in plain English, no jargon.
Receipts & expensesCIS basicsBank matchingAccountant-readyDigital records
Receipts
CIS
CIS record keeping basics for subcontractors
What the Construction Industry Scheme means for your records, why CIS deductions matter, and how to stay organised where CIS applies.
Read guide →Year-end
What 'accountant-ready' records actually mean
A simple checklist of what your accountant really needs from you — and how to hand it over without the year-end stress.
Read guide →Expenses
Common expenses subcontractors forget to track
From fuel to tools to phone bills — the everyday business costs that often slip through the cracks and never make it onto your records.
Read guide →Bank
Matching bank transactions to receipts
Why your bank statement never quite matches your receipts — and how matching transactions makes your records reconcile cleanly.
Read guide →Digital
Getting ready for digital record keeping (MTD)
What "MTD-ready" record keeping means for subcontractors, and how to build a tidy digital base now — without waiting.
Read guide →Guides are for general information about record keeping only. They are not tax, accounting, financial or legal advice. Always speak to a qualified professional about your own situation.
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