You've just wrapped a twelve-hour shoot. You've juggled temperamental equipment, difficult locations, and a client who kept changing their mind. The last thing you want to think about when you get home is spreadsheets, tax codes, or invoices. But here's the thing , you have to. Most accountants will tell you to keep receipts, track your expenses, and file your Self Assessment on time. They're not wrong. But they're also missing something crucial: they don't understand your  world. They don't...

Introduction If you’re a self-employed creative based in London and the South East, whether an artist, musician, actor, filmmaker or part of a production crew, you may think you can overlook some of the tax talk because your income feels “irregular”. But when it comes to accounting for creatives, recent changes by HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) around so-called side-hustles are worth paying attention to. In this blog we’ll unpack exactly what’s changed, how it could affect your creative income...

Introduction You’re a creative - maybe a musician, filmmaker, designer or actor and you’re juggling clients, passion projects, royalties, gigs, workshops… the list never ends. But when it comes to tax, bookkeeping and accounting, things can quickly feel overwhelming. That’s where the right accountant makes all the difference. In this post, we’ll go through what you need to look for when finding the best accountant for creative businesses in London and South East, so you can make informed...