ACCA Registered
Xero Certified Adviser
FreeAgent Partner
ICO Registered
Where we work

Manchester. London. Wherever your agency is based.

Remote-firstUK-wide clientsIn-person when it matters
alto.

ACCA accountants for UK creative and marketing agencies. Specialists in agency cash flow, retainer math, and director tax planning.

Alto Accounting Ltd86–90 Paul Street
London EC2A 4NE
Company No. 15343741
Registered practice

Services

  • Bookkeeping
  • Tax Planning
  • Payroll
  • Outsourced FD
  • Xero Accounting
  • R&D Tax Credits
  • VAT Returns
  • Small Agencies

Free tools

  • Salary Calculator
  • R&D Tax Calculator
  • Profitability Calculator
  • Runway Calculator
  • IR35 Checker
  • VAT Calculator
  • Tax Deadlines Calendar

Agency types

  • PPC Agencies
  • SEO Agencies
  • Web Design Agencies
  • Digital Marketing
  • Video Production
  • Branding Agencies
  • PR & Comms
  • Social Media Agencies
  • Creative Studios
  • Advertising Agencies
  • Content Creators
  • Ecommerce Agencies
  • View All Services →

Popular guides

  • Director Salary 2026/27
  • Dubai Relocation Guide
  • Agency Profitability Guide
  • Creator Tax Checklist
  • UAE Expat Tax Checklist
  • View All Guides →

Comparisons

  • Specialist vs General
  • Best Agency Accountants
  • Best Cloud Software
  • In-House vs Outsourced FD
  • Accountant vs Bookkeeper
  • Accounting Costs Guide

Locations

  • London
  • Manchester
  • Birmingham
  • Leeds
  • Bristol
  • Edinburgh
  • Glasgow
  • Liverpool
  • Cambridge
  • Cardiff
  • Nottingham
  • Brighton
  • Newcastle
  • All locations →

Company

  • About Us
  • Pricing
  • Contact
  • Free Consultation
  • FAQ
  • Why Specialist?
  • Privacy Policy
  • Terms of Service

Agency tax brief

Practical finance for UK agency founders

Monthly. Deadlines, quick wins, nothing fluffy.

© 2026 Alto Accounting Ltd
  • Privacy policy
  • Terms
  • hello@alto-accounting.com
alto.
  • About
PricingBook a call
Run monthly
Monthly reportingCash flow forecastingOutsourced FDYear-end accounts
Tax & compliance
Tax planningPayrollR&D tax creditsVATXero accounting
Featured
£
The monthly close

How we close your books

A signed-off report by working day 10 — P&L, cash position, and what matters this month.

See how we close
By agency type
Creative studiosPaid-media agenciesDigital marketingBranding agenciesContent creatorsSee all agency types
By situation
Small agencies
Why specialist
£
Specialist vs generalist

Why a specialist?

Generalist accountants miss what matters for agencies: WIP, utilisation, retainer deferrals, and the rhythm of project work.

Read the case
Calculators
Salary & dividendAgency profitabilityAgency runwayIR35 status checkerR&D tax creditVAT registrationSRT day counterAll tools
Free guides
£
Most read

The agency cash-flow guide

A practical playbook for surviving a slow month: forecast, runway, retainer math, and where founders usually break.

Open the guide
Run a better agency
Agency profitabilityPricing strategyUtilisation rateRetainer pricingValuation & exit
Tax & compliance
Salary & dividend 2026/27IR35 for agenciesSole trader vs limitedMaking Tax DigitalSelf-assessment 2026All articles
Featured
£
Latest

Autumn Budget 2025

What Rachel Reeves' Budget changes mean for UK agency owners and small businesses — the items worth acting on.

Read the breakdown
  • Services
  • Who we help
  • Tools
  • Insights
  • About
  • Pricing
Book a 15-minute call
Replies in 24 hours, usually same dayhello@alto-accounting.com
Home/Privacy Policy
Legal · how we handle your data

Privacy Policy

Last updated · October 2025UK GDPR · Data Protection Act 2018
Alto · Document 01

01Introduction

Alto Accounting Ltd (“we,” “our,” or “us”) is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website or use our accounting services.

By using our services, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this policy.

02Information We Collect

Personal Information

We may collect personal information that you provide directly to us, including:

  • Name and contact information (email address, phone number, postal address)
  • Business information (company name, industry, business size)
  • Financial information necessary for providing accounting services
  • Communication preferences

Usage Information

We automatically collect certain information about your device and usage of our website, including:

  • IP address and browser type
  • Pages visited and time spent on our website
  • Referring website information
  • Device and operating system information

03How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to:

  • Provide and maintain our accounting services
  • Process transactions and manage your account
  • Communicate with you about our services
  • Improve our website and services
  • Comply with legal obligations
  • Protect against fraud and unauthorized transactions

04Information Sharing

We do not sell, trade, or otherwise transfer your personal information to third parties except in the following circumstances:

  • With your explicit consent
  • To comply with legal obligations
  • To protect our rights and prevent fraud
  • With trusted service providers who assist in our operations

05Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal information against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. However, no method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure.

06Your Rights

Under UK data protection laws, you have the right to:

  • Access your personal information
  • Correct inaccurate information
  • Request deletion of your information
  • Object to processing of your information
  • Data portability
  • Withdraw consent at any time

07Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us:

Emailhello@alto-accounting.com
AddressAlto Accounting Ltd, London, United Kingdom

08Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new Privacy Policy on this page and updating the “Last updated” date.

Replies in 24 hours, usually same day
Questions about our privacy policy?

We're here to help.

Get in touch with our team for any privacy-related questions. We treat your data the way we'd treat our own.

Contact us