Photographers • Actors & Performers • Designers • Artists • Production Companies • Creative Agencies • Freelancers • Casting Directors • Voice Actors • Interior Designers • Musicians • Filmmakers
25+
Years Experience
300+
Creative Clients
15+
services
UK
Nationwide
ABOUT US
Accounting That Adapts To Your Industry
At Creative and Numbers, we specialise in accounting for the creative and arts industries. We understand the world you work in, working with everyone from musicians to film makers to designers and artists. It's where creativity and compliance coexist.
Trusted by freelancers and small businesses across the UK, we know that creative lives don't follow "normal" rules and your finances shouldn't either. Our goal is to simplify your finances by offering clear, practical advice without the jargon.
01
Getting a Grasp
on Your Finances?
Irregular income, multiple revenue streams, and unpredictable project cycles make traditional accounting fall flat for creatives.
02
Keeping Tabs on
Your Business Expenses?
Equipment, home studios, travel, subscriptions, the world of creative expenses is vast and often misunderstood by generalist accountants.
03
Managing Various
Income Streams?
Freelance gigs, royalties, PAYE employment, and project fees all in one year? We untangle the complexity so you don't have to.
04
Communicating
with HMRC?
HMRC can be daunting. We handle all correspondence, deadlines, and submissions on your behalf, so you can stay focused on your craft.
05
Contacting
Your Accountant?
We're always reachable. Our dedicated team delivers prompt updates and quick responses, always. No more chasing your accountant.
06
Figuring Out Your Tax
and VAT Payments?
Clear, jargon-free explanations of exactly what you owe, when, and why. No more surprises — just simple, honest guidance.
Do You Struggle With
The Financial Side of Your Creative Life?
Most accountants don't understand creative life. We do and we've built our entire practice around solving exactly these problems.
Why Choose Us
Benefits Of Partnering With Us
We've built our entire practice around the creative industries. Here's what that means for you.
Dedicated Team
Personalised support from accountants who understand your industry — prompt updates and quick responses, always.
Affordable Fees
Exceptional value for tailor-made services, no hidden charges, no corporate markups, just fair pricing for creatives.
Creative Industry Expertise
Accounting for creatives is all we do, we speak your language and simplify your finances without the jargon.
Demystifying Tax
Clear explanations so you're always informed, never in the dark, no surprises, just honest guidance.
Highly recommend. I moved to C & N last year and this year has been the easiest tax return process since being freelance. Thank you Vicki for patiently answering all my incessant questions
Shelly Dobson
Creative Director
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