Accounting for Media and Communication
In this dynamic sector, PR agencies craft compelling narratives, marketing agencies amplify brands, film and TV productions bring stories to life, actors captivate audiences, and musicians fill our lives with melodies.
But during all this excitement, there’s one thing that remains constant: the need for sound financial management. That’s where we step in.
At AO Accountants, we specialize in producing financial solutions tailored just for you. So, while you’re busy crafting stories that wow the world, we’ll handle the numbers – from budgets to taxes and everything in between.
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Accountants for PR Agencies
The PR industry is fast-paced and demanding, you know that there is rarely a quiet moment. You’re constantly juggling the likes of drafting press releases, managing media outreach, and keeping up client relations. It can be hard to find the time to focus on the financial side of your business.
Common challenges for
PR Agencies
Not having digital accounting software to manage client billing and payment collections.
Tracking billable hours and project costs accurately.
Balancing irregular income flows due to project-based work.
Navigating tax regulations and deductions specific to the PR industry.
Handling financial aspects while focusing on client campaigns and communication strategies.
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How AO Accountants help
PR Agencies
Recommend accounting software like QuickBooks, enabling your business to work more efficiently.
Provide management accounts and monthly bookkeeping to oversee cashflow.
Give expertise in PR industry-specific tax regulations and deductions.
Act as your accounts department, allowing you to focus on client campaigns while we handle your finances.
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Ready to find out more about how we can help your PR Agency?
Whether you need help with bookkeeping, tax preparation, financial planning, or anything else, we’re here to help.
Accountants for Marketing Agencies
As a marketing agency professional, you are dedicated to crafting strategic campaigns, engaging with clients, and delivering results. Your role involves creating and executing marketing strategies, managing advertising campaigns, and analysing data to achieve clients’ goals. You are heavily focused on results, often neglecting your finances because of this.
Common challenges for
Marketing Agencies
Assessing cash flow and not knowing exact incoming and outgoing costs monthly.
Not implementing accounting software making monthly client billing & managing finances on the go difficult.
Lack of understanding regarding hiring contractors and IR35 or employment and payroll.
Balancing financial tasks with the demands of client campaigns and marketing strategies.
Not knowing what marketing expenses are allowable for your business or employees.
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How AO Accountants help
Marketing Agencies
Remove your bookkeeping worries by managing this function for you.
Getting you set-up on accounting software like QuickBooks to make finances a breeze.
Provide you with the numbers you need to make informed decisions for your marketing agency.
Act as your finance department, readily available to support you and answer any questions you may have.
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Ready to find out more about how we can help your marketing agency?
Whether you need help with bookkeeping, tax preparation, financial planning, or anything else, we’re here to help.
Accountants for Influencers
In the realm of influencers, you’re part of one of the fastest-growing industries, and it’s open to anyone. But with fierce competition, having a team of experts by your side is crucial to assist you in managing your finances and expanding your influence.
Key challenges for
Influencers
Growing an online platform, securing affiliate marketing or brand deals, and then not knowing where to start with accounting.
Unaware of the difference between self-employment and a limited company.
Unsure of allowable expenses they could potentially be claiming to reduce their tax bill.
Turning their passion into a full-time income.
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How AO Accountants can help
Influencers
Help ensure that your business structure is set-up correctly to remain as tax efficient as possible.
Explain all allowable expenses you can claim as an influencer and manage your bookkeeping to help you save tax.
Translate your numbers for you to keep things simple and provide accounting software like QuickBooks so that managing finances are a breeze.
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Are you an influencer struggling to navigate tax?
Whether you need help with bookkeeping, tax preparation, financial planning, or anything else, we’re here to help.
Accountants for Film and TV Productions.
In the world of film and TV production, you’re dealing with a complex and demanding industry, and the accounting requirements can be equally intricate. But that’s where we step in. With a deep understanding of the film and TV industry, we’re here to assist you with all your accounting needs.
Common challenges for
Film and TV Production
Managing cash flow and ensuring that necessary funding required for projects is available.
Budgeting for jobs and monitoring this closely.
Not understanding tax reliefs and refunds available for the Film & TV industry.
Not forecasting and assessing cash flow to make informed decisions or allocating enough towards cash reserves.
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How AO Accountants can help
Film and TV Production
Provide management accounting so that you have clear financial advice at your fingertips.
Relieve accounting pressures by handling all compliance work such as year-ends, VAT, and tax specific regulations to help you stay up to date.
Potentially reduce your corporation tax liability by claiming tax relief schemes.
Help you budget for production and ensure that you are financially efficient.
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Ready to find out more about how we help the Film and TV production industry?
Whether you need help with bookkeeping, tax preparation, financial planning, or anything else, we’re here to help.
Accountants for Actors
As an actor, you often find yourself in a self-employed position, which means you have the responsibility of managing your own taxes. This task can be quite daunting, especially if you’re not familiar with accounting and the numerous tax options available to you. You, as actors, are the performers who bring characters to life on stage, in films, or on television. Your craft involves immersing yourselves in scripts, portraying emotions, and conveying stories to captivate and entertain audiences, in a nutshell, you’re not here to look at numbers.
Common challenges for
Actors
Managing the overwhelming and ever-changing tax regulations from HMRC.
Keeping accounting up-to-date and staying on top of finances.
Structuring their business set-up to be as tax efficient as possible.
Knowing what expenses they can claim to reduce hefty tax bills.
Keeping up with key financial dates and deadlines and managing cash flow.
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How AO Accountants can help
Actors
Give you access to accountants with a wealth of experience in helping actors with their taxes.
Manage your bookkeeping so that you can keep on top of your finances.
Remind you of key dates and deadlines so you can switch off from accounting and continue doing what you do best.
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Is the burden of taxes weighing you down as an actor?
Whether you need help with bookkeeping, tax preparation, financial planning, or anything else, we’re here to help.
Ready to experience financial peace while you pursue your artistic passions?
Reach out to AO Accountants today to discuss your unique needs and how we can support your creative journey.
