Opportunities for freelancers

Freelancer jobs are becoming a major part of the UK economy and this trend is expected to continue into the future. There are benefits in being a Freelancers and you often have the opportunity to work in interesting and new roles.

Lately we have seen opportunities advertised for social media managers, and online reputation managers, jobs that can be done from a virtual office, and often allow you to create a good work life balance.

Traditional freelancer opportunities are plentiful in copywriting, travel writing, editorial work, artwork, web design, Art directors and sales.

When you deciding to become a freelancer, you need to consider whether you will work as a sole trader or a limited company.

Generally it is worth incorporating, and working through your own limited company, when your turnover reaches a certain level. This level changes every year, but it is considered around the £40,000 level. Underneath this level it is beneficial to be a sole trader.

Your accountant will be able to advise on what structure you should choose to run your business.

Freelancer Accounting can provide specialist advice on IR35 according to your circumstances

Freelancer Accounting is a specialist provider of fixed fee accountancy services to freelancers and contractors in London and South East England.

We understand that tax is complicated and offer you face to face meetings at one of our office locations convenient to you.

You have your own dedicated accountant as a point of contact.

We are accredited by the Professional Contractors Group (PCG) and are an ACCA Practice, so you never have to worry about you tax and accounting affairs again.

If you are thinking of contracting or an existing contractor with questions and would like further advice, please do not hesitate to call your local FreelancerAccounting office on 0800 1357157 or email martyn@freelanceraccounting.com