Construction Accountants in Ireland

Construction is one of our key areas of expertise. We provide accounting, tax and compliance support for construction companies, contractors and subcontractors across Ireland, with specialist knowledge of RCT, VAT, payroll and construction business accounts.

RICHARD OSHEA CONSULTANCY

Accounting Support Built Around Your Construction Business

Running a construction business comes with accounting and tax requirements that are different from many other industries.

From RCT and construction VAT to subcontractor payments, payroll, Corporation Tax and cash flow, getting the details right matters.

With construction as one of our key areas of expertise, we understand the practical challenges your business faces and provide advice that fits how you operate.

CONSTRUCTION ACCOUNTING & TAX

What Does a Construction Accountant Do?

A construction accountant helps businesses manage the accounting, tax and compliance requirements that come with working in the construction industry.

For example, this can include RCT, VAT, subcontractor payments, payroll, annual accounts and Corporation Tax.

Revenue’s construction industry guidance covers several tax obligations, including Income Tax or Corporation Tax, VAT, PAYE and RCT, depending on the structure and activities of the business.

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WHY IT MATTERS

Why Choose Our Construction Accounting Expertise?

Construction is one of our key areas of expertise. We understand the accounting, tax and compliance challenges construction businesses face.

RCT can create additional compliance requirements for both principal contractors and subcontractors. We help you understand what applies to your business.

Construction services can be subject to specific VAT rules, including reverse charge arrangements in certain circumstances.

With clear financial information and practical advice, you can make more informed decisions about your construction business.

YOUR PROACTIVE ACCOUNTANT

Meet Richard OShea

Richard OShea is a Chartered Accountant and Chartered Tax Adviser based in Cork, with construction accounting and tax as one of his key areas of expertise. He works with construction businesses, contractors and owner-managed companies across Ireland.

Construction businesses face specific accounting, tax and compliance challenges, from RCT and VAT to subcontractor payments, payroll and cash flow.

Richard works proactively with clients to understand how their business operates and provide practical advice that fits the construction industry.

Whether you’re an established construction company, a main contractor, subcontractor or growing specialist trade, you’ll receive practical advice and responsive support throughout the process.

Richard OShea – Chartered Accountant in Cork
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Frequently asked questions

Clear answers to common questions from business owners considering this service.

Construction businesses can have additional tax and compliance requirements, including RCT, construction VAT, subcontractor payments and payroll.

As a result, having an accountant familiar with the industry can make it easier to manage these obligations.

Relevant Contracts Tax (RCT) is a withholding tax system that applies to certain payments made by principal contractors to subcontractors in the construction industry.

RCT compliance, filing and payments are handled through Revenue Online Service (ROS).

Yes. We can help construction businesses understand their RCT obligations, manage relevant contracts and deal with RCT compliance.

Yes. Certain construction services can be subject to specific VAT rules.

For example, where RCT applies to construction services supplied by a subcontractor to a principal contractor, VAT may operate under the reverse charge mechanism.

Yes. We can prepare annual accounts and provide ongoing accounting support for construction companies and contractors.

Yes. We can help you understand the accounting and tax treatment of payments to subcontractors, including relevant RCT requirements.

Yes. We support both principal contractors and subcontractors with their accounting and tax requirements.

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Need a Construction Accountant?

Book a free 15-minute discovery call. If you're running a construction company, contracting business or specialist trade, we can help with the accounting, tax and compliance requirements that come with your industry.