CIS, materials, van — tracked in one app
Materials from CEF, Edmundson, Screwfix. Van expenses. CIS deductions. PPE and tools. All in one place.
Materials receipts disappear; CIS statements pile up
A typical electrician picks up materials from 2-3 wholesalers per week, runs van diesel, buys consumables at Screwfix, and gets a stack of CIS25 statements from main contractors. That's a lot of paper to lose.
What PocketReceipt tracks for electricians
CIS deductions
Log CIS25 statements alongside the related labour invoices. Year-end summary shows total deductions for offset against your tax bill.
Wholesaler receipts
CEF, Edmundson, Rexel, City Electrical Factors — vendor auto-recognised, items categorised as materials.
Van expenses
Diesel, insurance, MOT, repairs. Choose simplified mileage or actual costs (calculator built in).
Test & certification
18th edition, NICEIC fees, EICR test gear — all deductible CPD and equipment.
PPE & tools
Boots, gloves, helmets, drills, multimeters, cable cutters. Capital allowance flagged on big-ticket tools.
Public liability
Insurance premiums tracked monthly with category prefilled.
A typical electrician's day, tracked
- 7:00am — fill the van at the local petrol station, scan receipt
- 8:30am — pick up cable and consumer unit from CEF, scan invoice
- 12:00pm — onsite, get CIS25 statement from main contractor for last job
- 3:00pm — quick run to Screwfix for trunking, scan receipt
- 5:30pm — pay public liability premium, receipt forwarded
- Friday — export weekly summary; send to accountant
FAQ for electricians
How do I record CIS deductions in PocketReceipt?
Snap the CIS25 statement from each contractor as a receipt. Tag with the contractor name and invoice it relates to. The year-end export totals all deductions for your Self Assessment.
Can I claim my home office costs?
Yes — flat rate (£10-£26/month depending on hours) or actual apportioned utility bills. See our simplified expenses guide for the break-even.
What about NICEIC membership fees?
Fully allowable as professional membership directly relevant to earning trade income.
Should I be VAT-registered?
Only if turnover exceeds £90,000. Many electricians register voluntarily for the input VAT recovery on materials. Check our VAT calculator first — Limited Cost Trader rules can wipe out FRS benefit.