Accountants for Marketing & Creative Agencies
Accountants who get how agencies actually run.
Project-based revenue, freelancer rosters, retainer cash flow, multi-currency clients, the time-tracking-vs-fixed-price argument — we know the agency model and the accounting that makes it work.
Built for the way agencies actually charge
Most accountants treat an agency like any other small business. But agencies have their own rhythm: a single big project win can swing a quarter, freelancer costs spike before payroll catches up, retainer income looks predictable until two clients pause in the same month, and Stripe fees, FX losses and reverse-charge VAT on overseas clients quietly eat into margins.
We build agency accounts around that reality. Xero set up with project tracking and a clean P&L by client or service line, freelancer costs handled correctly (and IR35 advice when needed), VAT done right for UK and overseas clients, and a monthly management report that tells you whether you’re actually making money on each engagement, not just busy.
What’s included
- Cloud bookkeeping in Xero with project / client tracking
- Stripe / GoCardless / PayPal reconciliation
- Freelancer and contractor payments
- Subcontractor IR35 reviews and CIS where relevant
- Multi-currency client invoicing and FX tracking
- Reverse-charge VAT on EU and overseas clients
- Monthly management accounts by client / service line
- Cash-flow forecasting around retainer and project income
- Year-end statutory accounts and CT600
- Director self-assessment and tax-efficient remuneration
Why clients stay
A genuinely modern approach
Cloud accounting, MTD-ready workflows and secure document portals — no shoeboxes of receipts, no surprise emails in March.
Fixed fees, no clock-watching
A clear price agreed up front. Call us as often as you need without worrying about a meter running.
Senior advice, not call-centre answers
Every client has a named accountant who knows your situation — not a ticket queue.
Common questions
How do you handle revenue across long projects?
Do I have to put my freelancers through IR35?
How do you treat overseas clients for VAT?
Can you help with profitability per client?
I’m an agency owner not a finance person. How much do I have to learn?
Run an agency? Let’s talk numbers.
Book a free 30-minute call. We’ll listen first, tell you straight whether we are a good fit, and quote a fixed fee within two working days.