Accounting for UK
Creative Agencies
Chartered accountants who already understand retainers, media passthrough, and agency cash flow. You won't have to explain
No obligation · Free 15-minute call
Certified Partners
Who We Work With
We don't do plumbers. Or dentists. Or 'small businesses' generally. Just agencies. It makes things simpler for everyone
Three things we do well
We could list 47 services. But you'd stop reading. Here's what matters.
Monthly Reports
P&L, cash position, margins by client. Delivered by the 10th. We walk you through the numbers on a call so you understand what's happening
Cash Flow Management
We track receivables, payables, and your runway. You get early warning when cash is tightening, not a surprise when payroll bounces
Forecasting
Model out hires, office moves, or winning that big pitch. See what it does to your cash before you commit
Alto Accounting Dashboard
£45,230
Monthly Revenue
+12% vs last month
£156K
Cash Position
Healthy liquidity
23%
Growth Rate
Annual projection
Cash Flow Trend
This Month+£28.5K
Last Month+£24.2K
Profitability Analysis
Gross Margin55.2%
Operating Margin17.8%
12-Month Forecast
£540K
Projected Revenue
£96K
Expected Profit
£85K
Year-End Cash
How this works
Four steps. About a month from first call to proper numbers. Not revolutionary, just how it should work
01
Discovery Call
15 minutes. You tell us about your agency, your current setup, and what's not working. We tell you honestly if we can help
02
Setup
We connect your bank feeds, reconcile your accounts, and set up your reporting. Takes 2-4 weeks
03
Monthly Reporting
Reports arrive by the 10th. You know your numbers. You can answer "can we afford this hire?" without guessing
04
Ongoing Support
Contract question? Tax decision? Not sure how to structure a deal? Message us. We're here
Insights
What UK agency founders need to know about their finances. No theory. Just what works
10 February 2026
IR35 Guide for Agency Owners: Rules, Risks & Compliance Checklist (2026)
Plain-English IR35 guide for UK agency owners. Inside vs outside IR35, status determination, agency obligations, penalties, April 2026 changes, and a practical compliance checklist.
Read guide10 February 2026
Late Paying Clients: The Agency Survival Guide (2026)
Payment terms, legal rights under the Late Payment Act, a 30-60-90 chasing framework, debtor days benchmarks, and contractual protections every UK agency needs.
Read guide10 February 2026
Scope Creep & Agency Profitability: Prevention Guide (2026)
What scope creep really costs, how to prevent it with pricing and change-request processes, and using financial data to spot it early. Includes worked P&L examples.
Read guide9 February 2026
Content Creator Tax Deductions UK 2026: Every Expense You Can Claim
Complete list of allowable expenses for UK content creators. Equipment, home studio, software, travel, gifted products. Worked examples with GBP savings at every income level.
Read guide8 February 2026
When to Switch Your Agency Accountant: 7 Signs It's Time
Is your accountant holding your agency back? 7 warning signs it's time to switch, the exact transition process, what to look for in a specialist, and how to make the change painlessly in 2-4 weeks.
Read guide7 February 2026
Contractor vs Employee Cost UK 2026: The True Cost Comparison for Agencies
True employer cost of a £40k employee is £48k+. Contractor at £300/day costs £66k but with zero bench risk. Full break-even analysis, IR35 costs, and April 2025 NI impact.
Read guideFree Resources & Tools
Calculators and guides we built because we kept answering the same questions
Live Tool
Free Tool
Salary & Dividend Calculator
Calculate your optimal salary and dividend split for the 2025/26 and 2026/27 tax years
- Personal tax calculations
- Corporation tax estimates
- National Insurance calculations
- Dividend tax optimisation
Free Guide
Free Download
Agency Cash Flow Survival Guide
Comprehensive guide to transform how you manage cash flow. Includes proven frameworks and UK-specific strategies
- Emergency cash flow assessment
- Payment collection strategies
- 14-day recovery action plan
- UK-specific tax strategies
Resource Library
Free Resources
Free Templates & Resources
Templates, checklists, and guides to help you manage cash flow, track profitability, and spot problems early
- Cash flow forecasting templates
- Project profitability calculators
- Financial health checklists
- Agency growth resources
Agency Accountants Across the UK
Specialist accounting for creative agencies in major UK cities