Thistle Bookkeeping

Proudly supporting trades & subcontractors in West Lothian, Falkirk & Central Scotland

Bookkeeping for Scotland’s self‑employed trades.

Clear books. Clear head. More time on the tools.

All-inclusive from £85/month. Software subscription included, transaction limits apply.

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IAB member (no. 500127489) · ICO registered · We work with QuickBooks, Sage and Xero.

What’s covered

  • CIS tax deductions tracked & matched
  • Annual Self Assessment included
  • Ready for Making Tax Digital (MTD)
  • Serving West Lothian, Falkirk & Central Scotland
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Sound familiar?

Your business is on site. Your paperwork shouldn’t be.

  • 01

    Receipts and fuel expenses scattered between the van, your pockets, and random apps.

  • 02

    Trying to keep track of every CIS deduction taken from your contractor payments.

  • 03

    Worrying about upcoming Making Tax Digital rules and dreading a surprise bill in January.

Bookkeeping that fits the way trades work

One all-inclusive monthly package, plus payroll support if you need it.

CORE PACKAGE

All-Inclusive Bookkeeping, CIS, MTD & Tax

Our complete monthly package for self-employed trades and subcontractors. We handle your day-to-day records, track every penny of your CIS deductions, manage your Making Tax Digital setup, and file your annual Self Assessment—with no separate fee for the year-end return.

  • Software subscription included
  • Audit-ready digital records for peace of mind
  • Bank reconciliation
  • Receipt & expense categorising
  • CIS deduction matching
  • MTD compliance
  • Annual Self Assessment tax return

Please note: To keep your fees low and focused on the books, client invoicing and supplier payments are not included.

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Optional add-on

Payroll Support

Priced on request

Reliable payroll processing if you employ a team of your own and run PAYE for them.

  • Payrun management
  • PAYE reporting
  • Payslip distribution
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Honest pricing

From £85/month, all-inclusive. Higher volumes or catch-up work are always agreed upfront — never a surprise.

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Why Thistle?

No jargon. No chasing. No hidden fees.

You get one person who knows your business, sensible systems that suit site work, and books that are ready whenever you or HMRC need them.

Trade-minded

We know how CIS deductions work for subcontractors, material costs, and trade life—no explaining your industry to us.

Proactive

Deadlines flagged early, MTD handled smoothly, and questions answered in good time.

No jargon

Straight talk, simple systems, and transparent pricing.

One agreed fee

No separate fee for your annual Self Assessment tax return—it's covered by your monthly package.

Simple from day one

From paperwork pile to peace of mind

  1. 1

    Request a callback

    A short call about your jobs, your contractors and where the paperwork currently piles up.

  2. 2

    Agree your package

    An honest monthly price covering your books, CIS tracking, MTD and your Self Assessment.

  3. 3

    Hand it over

    We set things up and keep your books current. Any historic catch-up work is scoped and agreed upfront.

Questions trades ask us

No. If you’re working as a CIS subcontractor, the contractors paying you are responsible for making the CIS deductions and submitting the monthly CIS returns. We track those deductions against your income and make sure they’re correctly reflected in your accounts and Self Assessment.

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