Film & TV Accountants

Film and TV production is a whirlwind, tight schedules, creative deadlines, endless invoices, and ever-changing budgets. Between pre-production chaos and wrap-day pressure, keeping track of expenses and taxes often falls to the bottom of the list.

That’s where we step in. At Creative and Numbers, we specialise in helping film and television professionals stay financially organised, compliant, and confident. Whether you’re an independent producer, production company, or freelance crew member, our Accountants for Film Industry services keep your finances as smooth as your final edit.

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We Empower Your Productions to Run Smoothly

When the cameras roll, you need space to create, not worry about bookkeeping or VAT returns. We’ll handle the numbers so you can stay focused on storytelling.

Effortless Bookkeeping

Clear Budgeting & Cost Tracking

Tax Savings Through Deductions

Production Accounting Support

Cash Flow Management

HMRC Compliance & Reporting

Our Production Accounting Solutions

Every film, documentary, and TV show has its own financial rhythm. We tailor our film accountants services to fit your production’s unique workflow, budget, and timeline.

Bookkeeping for Film Production – Track daily expenses, crew wages, and supplier payments with accuracy.

Tax Preparation – We manage VAT, company accounts, and Self Assessment for freelancers and studios.

Payroll – From on-set crew to post-production staff, we ensure everyone’s paid correctly and on time.

Financial Reporting – Get real-time clarity on spend vs budget across departments.

VAT – Expert guidance on registration, filings, and reclaiming VAT for international shoots.

Your Success is Our Mission

The UK’s film and TV industry sets global standards for creativity. Behind every great production are hundreds of people bringing a story to life, often under immense financial pressure.

At Creative & Numbers, we champion your craft by making sure your finances don’t hold you back. We bring practical expertise, cultural understanding, and genuine respect for the work you do. Our production accountant services exist to help creative energy flow freely, backed by financial structure and support.

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Mastering the Basics of Production Accounting & Bookkeeping

Track Your Income

Record funding, grants, and distribution payments carefully, they often come in phases tied to milestones or delivery.

Document Your Expenses

Log every purchase: props, set materials, catering, or travel. Detailed tracking helps maximise tax deductions later.

Manage Payroll

Crew payments can be complex. Use digital systems or let us handle PAYE, freelancers, and NI contributions.

Stay VAT-Aware

Film budgets cross borders fast, we’ll ensure you stay compliant whether you’re reclaiming VAT or managing overseas transactions.

Keep Project-Based Records

Separate each production’s financials for clearer profitability and easier reporting to investors or HMRC.

Use Accounting Software

Cloud tools like Xero make production bookkeeping easier, linking invoices and receipts directly to projects.

The Rewards of Streamlined Production Accounting

Financial Clarity

See exactly how much each production costs and where savings can be made.

Informed Decision-Making

Use accurate financial data to plan shoots, hire efficiently, and stay on budget.

Tax Compliance

Never miss a deadline or misfile a VAT return. We keep your finances audit-ready all year.

Transparency & Confidence

You’ll always know what’s been filed, approved, and paid, no more late-night accounting stress.

Peace of Mind

We handle the back-office numbers so you can focus on creative delivery.

Budgeting & Planning

Forecast costs accurately for your next project with help from experienced film accountants.

Optimising Your Finances: Deductible Expenses for Film Productions

Pre-Production

Script development, casting, research, and travel for scouting locations.

Production

Equipment hire, props, catering, transportation, and insurance.

Post-Production

Editing, VFX, sound design, and colour grading costs.

Marketing

Trailers, posters, digital campaigns, and festival submissions.

Business Expenses

Office rent, accounting fees, and professional memberships.

Interest & Taxes

Bank charges and HMRC-approved deductions related to production funding.

Unlocking Maximum Benefits with Our Expertise

Deep Understanding of Tax Incentives

We help you claim UK Film Tax Relief and other creative industry incentives efficiently.

Cost Segregation

We separate production and non-production costs for precise reporting and compliance.

Strategic Tax Planning

Our planning ensures your cash flow aligns with shoot timelines and funding cycles.

Production Structures

Advice on SPVs and limited company setups for individual productions or co-productions.

Audit & Defence

If HMRC raises a query, we handle communication and documentation on your behalf.

How Creative & Numbers Helps Film Professionals Maximise Tax Benefits

Proactive Tax Planning

We forecast your tax liabilities and build strategies to keep more of your budget on screen.

Business Structure Guidance

We’ll help determine if an SPV or company setup suits your next production.

Maximising Deductions

Every legitimate production cost is claimed, from crew travel to editing suites.

Representation Before HMRC

We communicate with HMRC directly, keeping you free to focus on production.

Staying Current with UK Tax Law

We stay ahead of changes that impact the film and television sector.

Strategic Long-Term Planning

We build accounting systems that scale with your career, from indie films to large studio productions.

What Our Clients say

Nick Jay

Director

I have over a decade of experience in film directing, acting, and producing, I'm thrilled to say I launched my first company in 2024 called 76 Lucky Street, alongside my two talented partners. Our debut script is a horror feature film, backed by distribution and production partners in London and Los Angeles. I'm grateful for the guidance and support of Creative & Numbers, who've been instrumental in my journey. They have gone above and beyond advising me over the years. I'm excited to further develop our partnership with C&N and continue to bring innovative and original stories to life on screen

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