Sector - Creative
Accountancy for creative sectors
From film and TV to gaming and galleries, we keep your numbers steady so your ideas can scale. Your vision, our expertise: tailored accounting for the creative sector.
Who we work with
- Film studios
- TV and streaming production companies
- Theatre production companies
- Post-production houses
- Sound editing studios
- VFX studios
- Independent film makers
- Film licensing companies
- Production companies
- Gaming studios
- Art galleries
- Museums
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We understand the difficulties of running a creative business
Creative businesses deal with uneven income, upfront spending and significant investment in equipment, making cashflow a constant concern. Productions often depend on a mix of employees and freelancers, which creates questions around PAYE, allowable expenses and employment status, especially with increased HMRC scrutiny.
Tax credits and reliefs add further complexity. Determining which costs qualify, securing BFI certification and producing reliable forecasts for lenders all require careful handling. Changes to lease accounting and other reporting standards can also affect loans and covenants. We understand these pressures and provide clear, practical support to keep you on steady ground.
Why Gravita
Sector-specific expertise
Our team works closely with film, TV, gaming and arts businesses, so we understand the pressures of irregular income, upfront spending and complex reliefs. We give clear, practical advice shaped by real experience in the creative sector.
Reliable, accurate reporting
Creative projects move fast, and lenders and partners expect confident numbers. We provide precise reporting, tight controls and up-to-date forecasting that help you plan ahead and meet financial expectations.
Specialists in tax reliefs and compliance
From production tax credits to PAYE reviews and capital allowances, we help you stay compliant and make informed decisions. We handle the detail, so you can stay focused on producing outstanding work.
Our creative sectors offering
Cashflow support
Payroll, people and PAYE
HMRC support
Tax reliefs and credits
Pre-production planning
Financial reporting and investments
Creative sector audits
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Advising on cashflow planning where productions use high-value equipment, whether owned or leased
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Assessing the impact of leasing arrangements as FRS standards evolve, including alignment with IFRS 16 and how this affects balance sheets and banking covenants
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Supporting clients in conversations with lenders, including preparing finance-ready financial information and covenant projections
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