Sectors
Property & Construction
Whether you’re managing mid-sized contracts, infrastructure projects, or large-scale housebuilding, you need more than just an accountant who does your year-end; you need a partner who understands how a site actually operates.
Building financial resilience in the Construction & Property Sector
Practical accounting, tax, and advisory solutions for contractors, developers, and infrastructure businesses.
The UK construction and property industry is a tough environment. Tight margins, fluctuating material costs, and a constant stream of new regulations mean you’re often fighting fires while trying to build for the future.
At Armstrong Watson, we don't do "theoretical." We offer practical, commercial advice that helps you stay profitable and compliant. Our team is led by partners who take a hands-on approach, building the kind of responsive relationships that are becoming rare in the market today.
Why firms choose Armstrong Watson
The construction industry is inherently volatile, but your financial strategy shouldn't be. We help you move away from reactive "firefighting" by implementing robust financial controls, accurate WIP valuations, and tax-efficient structures. By providing real-time management information, we empower you to make the fast, commercial decisions required to thrive in today’s market.
The Armstrong Watson difference
Technically Robust. Commercially Grounded. Clients benefit from a team that not only understands the commercial realities of the industry but also takes the time to build strong, responsive relationships.
Partner-led approach
You benefit from continuous senior involvement and a trusted adviser who is deeply invested in your long-term success.
Joined-up thinking
With specialists spanning Corporate Tax, VAT, Restructuring, and sector-specific accounting, we connect the dots across your business to spot early risks and opportunities.
National reach, local accessibility
Our regional presence combined with national reach gives you the best of both worlds: local accessibility with broad, multidisciplinary expertise.
Client Stories: Meldrum Group
Dave Meldrum, CEO of Meldrum Group, shares the story of his business’s growth and the role Armstrong Watson has played as a long-term strategic partner.
Get in touch
Get in touch to speak to one of our specialist advisers and explore how we can help you.
Find your local office
Visit your local office. To find your nearest office just enter your town or city below.
What our clients say
We're committed to delivering the best client experience. Hear from those who have worked with us and discover how we've helped them achieve their goals.
Lynx Precast had not been getting the required service levels from previous Auditors. Having made the decision to find new Auditors, the transition to Armstrong Watson was seamless and straightforward and we didn’t encounter any issues in moving across.
From the outset we were impressed Armstrong Watson’s professionalism, knowledge and efficiency. With partner led involvement from Michael Morris from day one, they made us feel important and a valued client. Their methodical approach and prompt responses gave us complete confidence in their audit services.
AW audit approach was very thorough (which we expected) and the on-site audit team carried out their work in an effective and professional manner. We were able to build a good relationship with them and they enabled us to achieve our prompt audit completion and accounts filing targets. We would highly recommend their services to others.
Kevin Bjelk
Finance Manager, Lynx Precast Limited
Switching auditors was a painless process and we quickly found the AW team were more proactive and constructive than our previous auditors. Communication was excellent and I feel they made more effort to understand the industry we operate in. Going into the second year I’m also very pleased to see continuity within the Team and hence a greater understanding of our Business.
Chris Land
Senior Business Controller, Sarens
Armstrong Watson have been the accountants for John Prest property Management for more than 25 years. Helen has been looking after us for a number of years now and during that time has always been available for help, advice, support and dealing with my enquiries, inane or otherwise, with her usual happy and smiling disposition.
I have every confidence in her advice and support and am not afraid to tell people that I have a friend who happens to be my accountant, rather than I’m friendly with my accountant.
I have no hesitation in recommending Armstrong Watson, based on my experience of Helen’s advice, expertise and support.
John Prest
Senior Partner, John Prest Property Management
It was a pleasure to work with the Corporate Finance, Tax and Audit teams at Armstrong Watson during our acquisition of Finlaysons Contracts. A proactive, pragmatic and collaborative approach ensured that the opportunity was presented in the best way for all parties and the skills of the Armstrong Watson team, along with their strict attention to detail, instilled great confidence in the process. While I don’t plan on buying another business for a while, I would certainly have no problem doing it all again with this team.
Tommy Cubby
Managing Director, Cubby Construction Limited
We have been working with Rohan and his team at Armstrong Watson for approximately three years and this has been an extremely refreshing and positive experience since we made the decision to change accountants. I find Rohan to be very approachable, proactive and also responsive when we need advice from him or a member of his wider team of specialists. Rohan’s knowledge of the intricacies and complexities of the construction industry mean that we can always get the right advice in a very timely manner. The audit team are friendly, knowledgeable and efficient. I would have no hesitation in recommending Rohan to any business that wants a trusted advisor who adds real value and he has been a pleasure to work with.
Norman Wooler
Managing Director of RN Wooler & Co Limited
Following our move to Armstrong Watson in 2017, we have been delighted by the proactivity and service delivered by Rohan and the team. Their approach is collaborative and friendly and they have provided clear practical advice to our business. We look forward to working even more closely with AW going forwards as they assist us with our strategic plans.
Michael Feather
Bowman Riley
We have been a client of Armstrong Watson since 2009 and continue to be impressed with the standard of service from all of the team, which we believe is second to none. Grant Smith has provided us with invaluable business advice which has been delivered in a professional and approachable manner. We have the utmost confidence in the advice he provides, which has enabled us to develop and shape our business for the future. This has taken the form of advising us in a financial capacity, within the Construction Industry Scheme (CIS) and with providing H.R. Consultancy. For us it is the added value services that make our 'partnership' with Armstrong Watson so effective.
Armstrong Watson encourage 'partnership working' and this provides us with the reassurance that there is always prompt help at hand for our business, by telephone or email. Most important of all we have been impressed that Armstrong Watson are wholeheartedly supportive in terms of genuinely wanting to see our business succeed. We simply cannot imagine working any differently now, we are thrilled and feel fortunate to be a client of Armstrong Watson.
DÉCOR Property Services Ltd
We turned to Armstrong Watson for advice about a recent property transaction. Our situation was complex as my husband works abroad. The advice we received was thorough, timely and ultimately very beneficial to us. Armstrong Watson was extremely professional and we would not hesitate to come back for financial advice in the future.
Caroline and Alan Macdonald
Case studies
Client story
Meldrum construction company built on integrity
Client story
Administration sale saves business and 26 jobs
Client story
Thomas Armstrong (Holdings) Ltd Flimby, West Cumbria
Client story
McGowan Miller Limited, South West Scotland
Client story
Company Voluntary Arrangement
Armstrong Watson were approached by a construction company who had encountered difficulties with their cash flow after having encountered a reducti
Client story
Section 110
The principle activity of the company was property investment; holding approx.
Client story
Project Arthur
Armstrong Watson were contacted by the directors when they became worried that they were likely to encounter cashflow difficulties due to various c
Client story
Pursuing sub-contractor's insurers after damage caused to underground fibre wiring
Client story
Failed Property Investment in US - Recouping Costs
Client story
Breach of purchase agreement arising from company sale
Client story
Construction business moves to AW and sees benefit of proactive, full service approach
Client story
Tax investigations in the Property Sector
In their dash for cash to maximise the tax take for HMRC, inspectors often argue disproportionately when they know they have a weak case.
Client story
Pro-Activity Leads to Tax Savings
Client story