When the work is creative — the finance still needs discipline.
Productions and performers face financial complexity that most businesses never see. Budgets shift by schedule, contracts vary by role, income can be irregular, and reporting often needs to satisfy producers, investors and stakeholders — not just HMRC.
The right structure brings calm to the pace. With disciplined production accounting and clear personal finance support, you gain visibility over cost, cash and commitments — while staying aligned to allowances, liabilities and sector-specific relief opportunities.
Done properly, accounting becomes more than compliance: it becomes a control system that keeps productions on track and keeps talent financially secure between roles.
Yes. We work with TV and film production businesses as well as actors, presenters and other on-screen talent — providing accounting that fits the realities of production schedules and performance-led careers.
We can support across pre-production, principal photography, wrap and post-production through to delivery — keeping reporting consistent and decisions informed as the budget evolves.
Yes. We provide structured guidance around creative tax relief considerations and the financial documentation that underpins robust claims — helping you approach reliefs with clarity and confidence.
Absolutely. We support planning for uneven income, cash flow and cross-border earnings — so you can focus on the work while your tax position remains controlled and well-managed.
Yes. Where helpful, we coordinate with the people around you — keeping communication clean and keeping your numbers presentation-ready for stakeholders.
Book a free, no-obligation conversation. We’ll understand your production or career setup, clarify what needs tightening, and outline a clean plan — delivered with a calm, premium service experience.
Clean tracking across phases — supporting consistent financial control from planning through delivery, with reporting that stays coherent as schedules move.
Financial planning that keeps your project aligned — supporting on-time delivery, cost awareness, and clearer decisions when priorities change.
Support navigating complex agreements — including licensing and talent arrangements — so your finance stays aligned to the deal terms.
Accurate, presentation-ready outputs for producers, investors and stakeholders — so conversations stay confident and well-supported.
Guidance across creative industry relief considerations — including the financial documentation and claim readiness that supports a robust approach.
Reliable payroll support across talent and crew — keeping payments organised and compliant behind the scenes.
Support claiming allowable expenses and keeping the tax position efficient — from fees and travel to role-related costs, handled with care and evidence.
Planning for uneven income between gigs — helping you stay steady in quieter periods and make the most of peak earning windows.
Guidance for cross-border earnings — helping you stay clear on obligations, residency considerations and practical compliance.
Streamlined, cloud-based tracking that works on the move — keeping records tidy whether you’re on set, touring or in post.
Decision-ready reporting — whether you’re in production, between shoots, or touring.
In the screen industries, decisions can’t wait for the year-end file. Productions need tight budget control as costs move, and talent needs clarity when income arrives unevenly across contracts and seasons.
We provide calm oversight: consistent reporting, organised records, and proactive planning — supporting everything from stakeholder reporting and production forecasting to personal tax efficiency and international earnings.
It’s a finance function designed to protect momentum — and keep you focused on the work.
| Traditional Accounting Firms | Rothstone Accountants | |
|---|---|---|
| Industry Fit | General service with limited entertainment nuance | ✓Built for production and talent workflows |
| Project Control | Basic bookkeeping after the fact | ✓Decision-ready reporting during the lifecycle |
| Stakeholder Reporting | Standard outputs, limited investor focus | ✓Polished reports for investors and producers |
| Relief Support | Minimal creative sector understanding | ✓Structured guidance on creative relief considerations |
| Talent Planning | Not designed for irregular income | ✓Cash planning and tax efficiency between gigs |
| Service Style | Transactional, admin-heavy | ✓Relationship-led, calm and controlled delivery |
