Designers | Writers | Artists | Photographers | Videographers

New Media | Digital Media | Graphic Designers

 We love to help talented people along their journey

Abbingdon Knight are Chartered Accountants who provide tailored tax and accountancy services to individuals working in the creative and digital industries.  Our aim is to both increase your income and claim all potential tax allowances.  Additionally, we are able to provide advice on financial management and structuring.

Located in the hub of the UK’s creative world our niche specialist expertise makes Abbingdon Knight the ideal accounting and financial advisor of choice for talented people like you.

Why choose Abbingdon Knight?

• As experts in the creative field we understand your business and how to maximise the financial rewards it can bring to you.
• You can talk freely with us as we are not the stereotypical boring accountant.
• We can assist you with making financial decisions.
• We provide advice on the unusual and extensive expense allowances within your industry to reduce tax payable.
• Where appropriate Abbingdon Knight can help to ensure you receive all royalties due to you, and can assist you with applications to bodies such as The Arts Council for relevant grants and aid.
• By working alongside both contacts and fellow creatives we have a database of relevant information and can facilitate introductions to enhance your ability to do more business.
• We work both with agents helping them provide financial services to the talent they represent and with companies helping them decide the tax status of the personnel they work with.
• We are members of the influential ‘Institute of Chartered Accountants Entertainment and Media special interest group’ meaning we are at the forefront of the latest developments relating to both the legal and financial aspects of your industry.
• Over the past five years our partners have developed initiatives to give practical financial advice to individuals and companies based in the creative sector.

With our clear focus and industry specialisation, we are often the ‘Creatives’ accountant of choice.

Stay creative and let someone else take care of your finances

As an industry filled with such a broad range of diverse skills, many in the business find it may be their best option to utilise their own talents and work on a self-employed basis.

When working as a creative freelancer there are a variety of financial and business issues which become important.  Dealing with these matters in the best way ensures you are able to obtain the highest possible financial rewards for your work.  With us doing the legwork it means you have greater time and flexibility to work with your own talents and develop your career.  We are proud to find we understand and can assist individuals in such dynamic and innovative fields with our friendly, proactive and forward thinking approach.

At Abbingdon Knight we like to develop long running client/accountant relationships ensuring you always have a “go-to” person to provide ongoing help and assistance.

A flexible service to suit you

We aim to promptly and efficiently complete your accounts and to give easy to understand explanations and advice.  With all of our creative clients being so varied, and each having different aspirations and long term goals, we offer you flexibility in all aspects of our service provision. Choose from either our basic accountancy and tax package or our complete financial management service.  We offer comprehensive introductory sessions assisting you to make informed decisions relating to your ambitions and lifestyle choices.

Accountancy and Tax package:

• Guide to income, expenses and record keeping
• Advice on different trading structures, taking into consideration their tax advantages and potential pitfalls
• Tax registration
• Considering the type of tax allowable expenses specific to you and ensuring these are claimed
• Preparation and submission of accounts
• Processing of self-assessment returns
• Mortgage and loan references
• Dealing with HM Revenue & Customs
• Professional Expenses Insurance
• Service from a convenient West End of London location.

If you think we could be your kind of people and would like to work with us please contact either Michael or Theresa of the Creative industry team with whom you will be able to discuss your situation in full confidence.

Let us surprise you with our refreshing approach. We will not disappoint.