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Complete accounting and tax solutions for the creative and digital sectors.
We have over 30 years of extensive experience working with creative, design and marketing agencies. We understand the fast-paced, competitive nature of your work, so our aim is to remove the added stress of accounting and tax compliance.
If you’re an agency founder or a freelance consultant, we’ll take care of the financial admin so you can focus on delivering the best service for your clients. Think of us as an extension of your team, providing expert support and advice to support the growth of your agency.
Book a free, no-obligation consultation today to find out more.
The creative and digital sectors have become a cornerstone of the British economy – contributing £124bn to gross added value (GVA). Fuelled by record investment and fast-growing tech hubs across the UK, there’s been an explosion in branding agencies, design studios, software developers, digital marketers, and more.
But the nature of the agency model comes with clear financial challenges.
Project-based vs retainer-based billing, irregular cash flow, freelancer payments, and complicated VAT regulations can cause headaches. And then there’s the challenge of staying profitable while investing in talent, integrating new technologies, and keeping up with the latest digital trends.
We’re here to help.
Whether you’re a freelancer, a new business, or an established marketing agency, our fixed-fee services are flexible, transparent, and designed to scale with your needs. Let us handle the financial details so you can stay focused on delivering exceptional client work.
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The creative landscape has changed beyond recognition over the last 30 years. We'll handle your finances while you make the most of new trends and technologies.
You take pride in offering a personal, friendly service to your customers, and so do we. We're a family-run firm that builds long-term, lasting relationships.
We're trusted and recommended by hundreds of clients. Check out our reviews to see why so many individuals and businesses rely on us.
Not sure where to start? Give us a call – we offer free consultations with practical, no-obligation advice and clear, simple quotes for our services.
Searchmode is a digital marketing agency based in Manchester. When they approached us after their first year of trading, the founder, Sam, was simply looking for support with the company’s end-of-year accounts and corporation tax.
He soon realised, however, that his growing business would benefit from wider support – including financial admin, tax planning, and more – to free up valuable time for clients and business development.
Since then, Searchmode has grown into a successful, independent digital consultancy, with a strong financial base to support further investment and growth in the coming years.
Schedule a free consultation today to learn more about our accounting services for marketing agencies and creatives. You can fill in the contact form below or call us on 0161 962 1855.
“We have been working with A&C for about 12 years across a dozen business ventures spanning a range of sectors. From day one, the entire team has been a keystone in our success, providing exceptional service and advice covering every aspect of accounting, payroll, investments and business advice. Quite literally, the team at A&C feel like extended members of our internal teams, and it’s always a pleasure to be working alongside them. Highly recommended.”
Andrew Langhorn, Magnet Monster Ecommerce
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We remove the barriers that hold you back, so you can focus on your strengths. Discover how your finances can drive impactful results.
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