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Construction finances have moving parts most accountants rarely deal with — RCT, reverse-charge VAT, retentions, stage payments and cash that’s always tied up in work in progress. KPG Accounting Services Limited works with Irish contractors and trades to keep RCT and VAT right, show profit by project, and keep cash moving.
Understanding the sector
Construction businesses live or die on cash flow and project margin. Money is tied up in work in progress and retentions, stage payments arrive unevenly, and Relevant Contracts Tax (RCT) and reverse-charge VAT add compliance most sectors never face. Add plant, vehicles, fuel and subcontractors, and it’s easy to be busy but unsure which jobs actually made money.
Common challenges
RCT compliance
Getting principal and subcontractor RCT right — deduction rates, notifications and offsets — without falling foul of Revenue.
Reverse-charge VAT
Applying the construction VAT reverse charge correctly between principals and subcontractors.
Cash tied up in WIP and retentions:
Profit on paper while cash sits in unbilled work and held-back retentions.
Profit by project
Knowing which jobs and tenders actually made money once labour, plant and materials are counted.
Every one of these problems disappears the moment bookkeeping is handled properly, in the cloud, by a team that does it every day. That’s what we offer.
How KPG Accounting Services Limited Can Help
Rental accounts & income tax
Day-to-day records plus help managing RCT deductions, notifications and offsets.
VAT returns (incl. reverse charge)
Construction VAT handled correctly and filed on time.
Payroll & subcontractor payments
PAYE payroll and subcontractor payment records.
Project profitability reporting
Management accounts that show margin by project.
Cash-flow forecasting
A forward view around stage payments and retentions.
Annual accounts & corporation tax
Year-end and tax, WIP and retentions treated properly.
Who we work with
Main contractors and subcontractors, electrical, plumbing and other trades, builders and property-maintenance firms, civil engineering contractors, and project-based construction companies of all sizes
Practical benefits
- Clear profit by project, so you price and tender with confidence.
- RCT and reverse-charge VAT handled correctly, reducing Revenue risk.
- Better cash-flow visibility around retentions and stage payments.
- Plant, vehicle and fuel costs tracked and controlled.
- Timely management accounts instead of a year-end surprise.
- Less admin, so you’re on site rather than in the paperwork.
Why Choose KPG Accounting Services Ltd
We understand construction
RCT, reverse-charge VAT, WIP and retentions are familiar ground.
Proactive, not reactive
We flag cash and margin issues before they bite.
Everything under one roof
Bookkeeping, VAT, payroll, accounts and advisory joined up.
Cloud-enabled
Live numbers from site or office through Xero.
Plain English
We tell you which jobs made money and why.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Do you handle Relevant Contracts Tax (RCT)?
Yes. We help principals and subcontractors manage RCT — registering contracts, handling deduction notifications and rates, and offsetting deductions against other taxes. RCT interacts with your VAT and payroll, so we keep it joined up. Because your correct rate depends on your compliance record, we’ll review your specific position with you. See our Tax Services page or get in touch.
How does reverse-charge VAT work in construction?
For many construction services between VAT-registered principals and subcontractors, VAT is accounted for by the recipient under the reverse charge rather than charged by the subcontractor. Getting it right on both sides matters. The correct treatment depends on the contract and the parties, so we set it up correctly for your situation and file your returns. See our Tax Services page.
Can you show me which projects are profitable?
Yes. With the right bookkeeping structure we produce management accounts that show margin by project — labour, materials, plant and subcontractors against what you billed — so you can see which jobs and which types of work actually pay. See our Management Accounts page.
How do you help with construction cash flow?
We build a forecast around your real payment pattern — stage payments in, retentions held back, wages and suppliers out — so you can see crunch points before they arrive and plan around them. See our Business Advisory page or arrange a consultation.
Building something? Let's keep it profitable and compliant.
From RCT and VAT to profit by project, KPG Accounting Services Limited helps Irish construction businesses stay compliant and in control of cash.