Accountants for media and communications businesses
- Project income, royalties and rights trip up generalist accountants
- Braant handles creative industry reliefs, revenue recognition and project accounting
- Give your media business support that fits how revenue actually flows
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Accounting support for media, film, publishing and broadcasting
Media businesses don’t fit a standard accounting mould. Project-based income, royalties, rights, freelancer payments and creative industry reliefs all need specialist handling, and you want an accountant who actually understands how the sector works.
We work with production companies, publishers, broadcasters and content businesses across the UK, providing the bookkeeping, tax and advisory support needed to keep projects on track and compliance clean. The focus is on clear numbers, practical advice, and steady support through the ups and downs of project-driven work.
What we help media and communications businesses with
Media and communications businesses often combine project income, recurring revenue, royalties and freelance costs. The areas below cover the support we most commonly provide.
Project and production accounting
Tracking income and costs on a per-project or per-production basis, so you can see profitability at title, show or campaign level rather than just in aggregate.
Bookkeeping, VAT and filings
Ongoing bookkeeping, VAT returns (including cross-border and digital services where relevant), annual accounts and corporation tax filings.
Royalties, rights and revenue recognition
Support with recording royalty income, advance accounting, and revenue recognition across multi-year rights and licensing deals.
Freelancer payments, payroll and IR35
Payroll for permanent staff plus guidance on freelancer and contractor payments, including IR35 considerations for your engagements.
Creative industry tax reliefs
Support identifying and claiming film, high-end TV, animation, children’s TV, video games and other creative industry reliefs where your work qualifies.
Cash flow and management reporting
Cash flow forecasts and management accounts designed around project milestones, commissioning payments and royalty statements.
These are examples of the areas we commonly support media and communications businesses with. The level of support will vary depending on your stage and requirements.
Who we work with
We work with a wide range of media and communications businesses across the UK, from independent production companies through to established content and publishing groups.
This includes film and TV production companies, publishers across print and digital, podcast networks, content studios and digital media businesses, as well as broadcasters, distributors and rights holders.
We also support media tech and SaaS businesses serving the industry, along with companies preparing for growth, investment or more complex commercial arrangements.
The focus is on providing practical accounting support that reflects how media businesses actually operate, rather than a one-size-fits-all approach.
Why media and communications businesses choose Braant
Media businesses choose Braant because they want accountants who understand project-based, rights-driven revenue, and who can handle the reliefs and reporting the sector demands.
Sector-aware support
We’re familiar with how media revenue actually flows, including commissions, advances, royalties and licensing, and we account for it properly.
A consistent point of contact
Experienced accountants who know your slate, your rights structure and your production cycle.
Clear advice on reliefs
Practical guidance on creative industry tax reliefs and what’s worth pursuing, explained in plain English.
Support that adapts to project cycles
Busy periods and quiet periods are normal in media. Our support scales with your slate without unnecessary disruption.
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Clear accounting support for media, film, publishing and broadcasting
Media businesses deal with complexity most accountants don’t see. We help owners and finance teams stay on top of projects, rights, payroll and compliance, with clear advice and dependable support at every stage.
