Recovery & Transport
You get others moving. We keep your accounts in order.
Early starts, late call-outs and unpredictable jobs leave little time for paperwork. At KC Accountants, we help vehicle recovery drivers and businesses manage their accounts with straightforward advice and personal support.
Whether you work independently, subcontract for a recovery company or run your own trucks, we tailor our service to how your business operates.
From roadside call-outs to scheduled collections
We welcome accounting enquiries from:
- Independent breakdown and recovery drivers.
- Self-employed drivers subcontracting for recovery businesses.
- Recovery truck owner-operators.
- Vehicle collection and delivery businesses.
- Accident recovery and vehicle transport businesses.
- Small recovery fleets and limited companies.
- Drivers whose contracting company provides the truck, fuel or equipment.
You may receive work through garages, dealerships, fleet businesses, assistance networks or direct customer bookings. We review your actual working arrangements and agree the accounting support you need.
Your work changes from job to job. Your support should stay consistent.
A local collection and a long-distance recovery can involve very different costs. Payments may come from individual motorists, commercial customers or the company you subcontract for.
We bring the relevant records together and help you understand your figures, with attention to the costs you pay and the arrangements behind your earnings.
If you are growing, we can also help you review cash flow and plan for the accounting demands of additional vehicles or staff.
Why recovery businesses come to KC
We understand businesses built around vehicles
Drivers and vehicle-related businesses are an important part of our practice. We understand that owning a recovery truck creates different accounting needs from driving a vehicle supplied by someone else.
Our work starts with understanding your setup, so the service fits your circumstances. We give major costs the attention they need.
Vehicle finance, equipment and running costs can make a significant difference to your figures. We review the relevant paperwork and accounting treatment, rather than relying only on the payments shown in your bank account.
If you are moving from subcontracting to your own operation, taking on staff or adding another truck, we can discuss the financial and accounting implications with you and choose the support your operation needs
Our services can include:
- Self Assessment and sole trader accounts.
- Annual limited company accounts and Corporation Tax returns.
- Bookkeeping and reconciliation of customer payments.
- Review of vehicle finance and equipment expenditure.
- VAT returns and related support where required.
- PAYE payroll for directors and employees.
- Making Tax Digital support where applicable.
- Cash flow reviews and business consultancy.
- Help with outstanding returns and agreed HMRC correspondence.
We confirm the scope and fee before beginning.
Close to your business, wherever you are based
Our offices in London and Birmingham serve recovery businesses across both cities and their surrounding communities.
Through our remote service, we also support clients throughout England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland. You can work with our team without travelling to an office, whether your jobs are local or take you across the country.
Fees that reflect the work involved
Your accounting needs depend on your business structure, records, vehicles and the services required.
Visit our Pricing page for our core packages, or contact us for a tailored quote. We explain what is included and agree any additional work in advance.
Questions from recovery drivers
I subcontract for one recovery company. Can you help?
Yes. We can review your working arrangements and records to identify the accounting service appropriate to you.
The company provides everything. Do I still need accounts?
That depends on how you are engaged and paid. We can review your circumstances and explain what reporting support you need.
Can you help with a recovery truck bought on finance?
Yes. We review the agreement and relevant records when preparing your accounts and assessing the appropriate treatment.
Do you work with limited companies and small fleets?
Yes. We can provide company accounts and discuss additional services such as VAT, payroll and bookkeeping.
Can you help me understand whether my business is profitable?
Yes. Through an agreed accounts or business review, we can help you understand income, operating costs and cash flow.
What if my paperwork is behind?
Contact us with an outline of the situation. We will review the work required and provide a quote for bringing your records and returns up to date.
Do I need to visit your office?
No. Our remote service is available throughout the UK.
Make room for the work you do best
Your customers rely on you when things go wrong. Your accounting support should be dependable too.
Speak to KC Accountants about your recovery work, your business plans and the support you need.