Big ideas deserve numbers that are equally well-crafted.
In design, advertising and PR, your value is delivered through projects — and projects don’t always behave neatly. Timelines shift, scope evolves, and costs can move faster than invoices. Without the right structure, it becomes hard to see where profit is truly coming from.
Specialist accounting brings clarity: accurate tracking by client and campaign, smarter cash visibility, and confident compliance. It also supports planning opportunities that creative businesses often miss — such as claim readiness for eligible reliefs, capital allowances and better tax efficiency through cleaner records.
When your finances are organised properly, you can price with confidence, hire at the right time, and scale without the admin becoming a distraction.
Yes. We support freelance creatives, small studios and established agencies — tailoring the structure to how you earn, how you deliver, and how you want to grow.
Absolutely. We help you create clearer cash visibility and plan around uneven months — so you can invest and hire with confidence, not guesswork.
Yes. We can structure your bookkeeping and reporting so performance is easier to interpret — supporting pricing, scope control and smarter growth decisions.
We provide guidance around identifying opportunities and keeping the supporting records and documentation in good order — helping you approach claims with clarity and care.
Yes. From bookkeeping and VAT to management reporting and planning support, we can operate as your virtual finance team — giving you calm, consistent control behind the scenes.
Book a free, no-obligation conversation. We’ll learn how your studio or agency operates, identify where you can gain stronger control, and outline a clear plan — delivered with a calm, premium service experience.
Structure that reflects how you deliver — tracking by client, campaign or department so profitability is visible and decision-ready.
Streamlined, digital workflows that reduce admin and give you clearer visibility throughout the month — not just at year-end.
Calm, proactive planning — supporting tax efficiency, clean filings, and a controlled position as your income and costs evolve.
Clear guidance on the areas that often create uncertainty — keeping your reporting accurate, timely and aligned to the rules.
A virtual finance team approach — helping with bookkeeping, invoicing support and financial control so you can stay focused on delivery.
Better insight into delivery costs and performance — supporting stronger pricing decisions and healthier margins over time.
Where relevant, we help you assess eligibility and keep records claim-ready — supporting a robust approach to relief opportunities.
Support at every stage — from scaling your team to preparing for funding, acquisition or a future exit, with reporting that stands up to scrutiny.
Decision-ready insight — so your agency stays agile, profitable and future-ready.
Creative businesses win when decisions are made early — before scope creeps, before cash tightens, and before growth turns into pressure. That requires reporting you can trust, built around how projects and retainers really behave.
We keep your numbers consistent and your position clear: cleaner month-to-month reporting, structured tax planning, and practical advice on profitability, hiring, expansion and longer-term strategy.
The result is finance that supports momentum — without distracting you from the work that drives your reputation.
| Traditional Accounting Firms | Rothstone Accountants | |
|---|---|---|
| Sector Fit | Generic setup, limited creative nuance | ✓Built for design, advertising & PR delivery models |
| Profit Visibility | One overall profit figure, limited insight | ✓Clear reporting by client, campaign or department |
| Tax Opportunities | Reactive planning, often missed reliefs | ✓Proactive tax efficiency and claim-ready structure |
| Finance Function | Compliance-only, limited operational support | ✓Virtual finance team support when you need it |
| Growth Support | Minimal advisory beyond filings | ✓Pricing, hiring and strategy guidance for sustainable growth |
| Overall Experience | Transactional, admin-heavy | ✓Relationship-led, calm and controlled delivery |
