CIS Returns Exeter
Your CIS returns, handled.
Running a construction business or working under CIS means a monthly filing obligation whether work is quiet or flat out. Miss the deadline and a penalty follows — reliably. Fixed monthly fee, ICAEW chartered, same-day replies. Cloud-based, so it works wherever you are in or around Exeter.
- Monthly CIS returns filed on time — no penalties, no chasing
- Subcontractor deductions tracked and reconciled every month
- CIS deductions reclaimed where you have overpaid — not left on the table
- Same-day answers when HMRC correspondence or a compliance question lands
No long-term contract. If it is not working after three months, you leave with clean records and nothing owed.
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Fixed pricing. Same-day reply.
What our clients say
★★★★★
Worked Saturday Night to Get It Done
“He went above an beyond to help — working even on a Saturday night to complete my return.”
★★★★★
Switched Accountants, Already Saving Money
“Having only recently switched my business to Swift from another accountant, they’re already saving me money.”
★★★★★
Quick Responses, Got the Job Done
“He’s on the ball, quick at responding, patient with me and got the job done stress free, plus his rates are very competitive.”
★★★★★
Fast Work at Short Notice, Multiple Times
“Great work by Kieran sorting out my business accounts really fast and at short notice on multiple occasions.”
Sound familiar?
CIS deadlines every month, on top of everything else?
For contractors, a CIS return is due on the 19th of every month — regardless of how busy the previous four weeks were. For subcontractors, deductions are being taken that may not be correctly applied, and reclaiming what you have overpaid requires records that are actually in order. Most tradespeople in and around Exeter are managing this alongside running a business, which is where things start to slip. It is all solvable — it just takes longer the more you leave it.
- Monthly CIS filing deadline missed because other work takes over
- Subcontractor deductions not tracked, overpayments left unclaimed
- No clear picture of the annual tax bill until it is already overdue
What sorted looks like
Your CIS return filed on the 19th of every month without you having to think about it. Subcontractor deductions tracked and reconciled so nothing is left on the table. Your tax position visible throughout the year, not handed to you as a surprise figure.
- CIS returns filed on time every month — deadline handled as a matter of course
- Deductions tracked monthly — overpayments identified and reclaimed correctly
- Tax position clear throughout the year, not just when the bill arrives
- One fixed monthly cost — no hourly billing, no surprises when the invoice arrives
What tradespeople say about working with Swift
We work with builders, sole traders and small Ltd companies across Devon and beyond. Here are two clients who came to us in much the same position you are probably in now.
Being a self employed stone mason sadly paper work is not my strong suit. And after a late cancellation from my normal accountant I had to find help. With late notice I contacted swift accounting and book keeping. Kieran was the person assigned to me to help with my tax return and at the start of Jan not much time to file my return before potential fines incurred. He went above an beyond to help good communication through emails an working even on a Saturday night to complete my return. I cannot thank him enough he made the process super easy an relaxed I will 100% be using them again in the future. Thank you.
Kieran at Swift is super! He helped and bailed me out of the last minute panic of tax and Companies House returns. He’s on the ball, quick at responding, patient with me and got the job done stress free, plus his rates are very competitive.
What your monthly fee covers
Three areas that keep your CIS obligations met, your deductions correct and your tax position clear — for one fixed monthly fee.
Monthly CIS Returns Filed
Your CIS return is submitted to HMRC on the 19th of every month, covering all payments made to subcontractors and the deductions applied. Contractor verifications handled where required. The deadline is met as a matter of course — you do not need to keep track of it.
Monthly, fixed feeSubcontractor Compliance and Deductions
Deductions taken under CIS are reconciled against what has actually been paid, so overpayments are identified and reclaimed correctly through your tax return. Subcontractor statements issued each month. If you are working as a subcontractor, your net pay position is clear throughout the year.
Included as standardSelf Assessment and Corporation Tax
Whether you operate as a sole trader or through a limited company, your year-end tax return is prepared with the full picture of CIS deductions already accounted for. Your tax bill is visible well before it is due — long enough to plan, not just react.
No extras, no surprisesTradespeople across Devon trust Swift
Sole traders, small limited companies and growing construction businesses. Usually arriving with a few months of CIS returns outstanding and books in varying states of order. Leaving with considerably less to worry about.
Two Years In, Still Highly Recommending
“I’ve been using Swift Accounting for two years now after my previous accountant retired and recommended Kieran. Excellent and prompt service, great communications and above all really helpful. Highly recommend.”
Switched Accountants and Already Saving Money
“Having only recently switched my business to Swift from another accountant, I have found them efficient, friendly and professional, and they’re already saving me money! Would recommend. Nic Paton, Cormorant Media”
Fast Work at Short Notice, Every Time
“Great work by Kieran sorting out my business accounts really fast and at short notice on multiple occasions. Many thanks and I would highly recommend them for all accounting needs.”
Why Exeter tradespeople choose Swift
There is no shortage of accountants. Here is what is different about working with one who already understands how CIS operates in practice.
No explaining how CIS works
Gross payment status, deduction rates, subcontractor verification, monthly return deadlines — you will not need to spend the first call bringing us up to speed. CIS compliance is a standard part of what we do for tradespeople. Ask a question, get a direct answer.
Replies the same day
Questions get answered the day you ask them. Not logged, not passed to a junior, not sitting in a queue — answered. If a subcontractor asks about their deduction statement or HMRC sends something unexpected, you will have a clear response before the end of the day.
One price, clearly agreed
Your monthly fee is fixed and does not move. No hourly billing, no invoice that arrives larger than expected, no charges for picking up the phone. Your accounting costs are as predictable as your other fixed overheads — which is the way it should be.
Up and running in four steps
From enquiry to everything being handled in four steps. No complicated onboarding, no stacks of paperwork to work through before anything gets done.
Send your enquiry
Fill in the form on this page. Kieran reads every enquiry personally and responds the same day with a clear next step. No automated holding responses.
A short discovery call
Around twenty minutes to understand your setup — whether you are a contractor, subcontractor or both — what is outstanding and what needs sorting. By the end of the call you will know exactly what is covered and what it costs.
We handle the setup
Your accounting software is connected, any outstanding CIS returns are identified and your records are brought up to date. You do not need to do anything except confirm you want to proceed.
Ongoing — deadlines met every month
Monthly CIS returns filed, deductions reconciled, bookkeeping kept current. Your tax position is visible well before it becomes urgent. The 19th of each month arrives and goes without it being your problem.
“Kieran was really helpful and very knowledgeable with my circumstance, he gave me great advice and was very efficient with getting my tax’s submitted, really glad I found Swift and will definitely be using for future accounting.”
Questions Exeter contractors usually ask first
CIS sorted, deadline met. Every month.
Fixed monthly fee. CIS returns filed on time. Deductions tracked. Tax position clear throughout the year. Same-day replies. No lock-in.