Accountants for film, TV & media
Specialist accountants for film, TV and media production
WallsMan Creative handles AVEC and Independent Film Tax Credit claims, production accounting, SPVs, crew payroll and VAT on international shoots.
What we do for film, TV and media
WallsMan Creative is an ICAEW-regulated chartered practice working exclusively with the creative industries, acting for indie features, production companies, post houses and freelance crew across Kingston upon Thames, London and the UK.
- Audio-Visual Expenditure Credit (AVEC) claims:Â including the Independent Film Tax Credit and the enhanced UK VFX rate
- BFI cultural test support: preparing the evidence and, where required, the accountant’s report
- Production accounting:Â cost reporting, budget-to-actual, and financing schedules through the production cycle
- SPV and company structuring: per-production vehicles, co-production structures and group setups
- Crew and talent payroll:Â cast, crew, freelancers and PAYE status advice
- VAT:Â international shoots, cross-border services, reverse charge and recovery on overseas spend
- Corporation Tax and year-end accounts: for production companies, post houses and media businesses
- EIS and SEIS advance assurance:Â for productions and media businesses raising investment
- Self Assessment: for freelance directors, DOPs, editors, producers and crew
Who we work with in entertainment
- Independent film production companies: first features through to established slates
- Television and high-end TV producers: drama, comedy, documentary and factual
- Animation and children’s TV studios: where the higher 39% AVEC rate applies
- Visual effects and post-production houses:Â where the enhanced UK VFX rate and the removal of the 80% cap change the numbers materially
- Commercials and branded content producers: including work that falls outside AVEC entirely, which matters to get right
- Freelance crew and heads of department: directors, producers, DOPs, editors, sound, art department
- Videographers and content studios: the crossover with photography and branding and marketing clients
Reasons why we're right as film accountants, TV and media experts
Special benefits
There are various government schemes available to these sectors, such as film accounting, Film Tax credits and R&D tax claims. We can help you access and maximise them.
Only as good as the last job
It's not just the creative output but the bottom line. We help with budgeting, job costing and review in real time to maximise project figures.
Daily pressures
A live job is can be stressful and manic - you don't need to be worrying about the books. We will take care of them and keep you informed, without being another drain on your time.
In it together
We are not just a supplier, we are a partner and we will support you as best as we can all year. You are not alone when you are part of the WallsMan Creative family.
Which sounds like you?
Irregular income, multiple streams and quiet months. We build your numbers around how you actually earn.
- Personal tax
- Self Assessment
- First-time freelancer
- Thinking about going limited
Corporation tax, dividends, payroll & the full suite of creative-sector reliefs. Tailored for your business.
- VAT
- Payroll
- Year-end accounts
- R&D/creative reliefs and funding
Providing specialist accounting for entertainment and media industries
We are able to offer you a full service which could include comprehensive tax advice, preparing and managing your statutory annual accounts, bookkeeping and VAT returns, payroll, company filings, and much more.
Or you may just need some simple tax advice and guidance.
You can pick and choose at what you need – we are here to serve.
Film accounting
We can help with all aspects of film accounting. We can also help you put a team together, advise on how to succeed within budget restrictions and offer specialised VAT guidance for film clients.
Film and TV freelancer accounting
We can advise Film & TV contractors and freelancers whether they should trade as a limited company or sole trader. We offer bookkeeping and a tax return service. We will keep on top of your legal requirements whilst you are busy shooting your next project.
Frequently Asked Questions about accounting for film, TV & media
WallsMan Creative works exclusively with creative industries, including film, TV, and media professionals. With over 10 years of experience, we understand production-based income, funding structures, and the financial realities of media projects.
Yes, we do. Film, TV, and media work is often project-based with defined production timelines. We ensure income, costs, and profits are tracked correctly per project and across productions.
Yes! Where applicable, we advise on Audio-Visual Expenditure Credit, R&D tax relief and related incentives, helping production companies maximise relief while remaining fully compliant.
We regularly work with sole traders, crew members, and short-term contracts, advising on PAYE, contractors, and compliant payment structures common in film and TV.
We support media businesses with production budgets, cash flow forecasting, and cost control to keep projects financially on track.
We already have UK clients working internationally, so no problems. We advise on internation productions, overseas shoots, and cross-border income.
Because we exclusively work with creative industries. Our 10+ years of experience, deep understanding of film, TV, and media, and practical approach mean advice tailored to how productions actually work.
Understand your production tax credits
Guides and resources to help media professional pay less tax and make smarter financial decisions.
Written by our team, for creative businesses like yours.
Related services
Every creative business is different and what you need from your industry-specific accountant will differ as a result. Let us know what you think you need and we will put some solutions forward for you to pick from. We offer a free consultation, so just book in for a chat, let’s see where we can help out and we can take it from there.