Accounting for Publishing & Journalism
Behind every story, there’s a structure that keeps it moving. That is why, at Xeinadin, we provide expert financial guidance to journalists, publishers and all media professionals and businesses, helping you manage complexity, stay compliant, and focus on producing brilliant work.
- Helping you manage cash flow, tax, royalties and income across projects, platforms, and borders
- Guidance that keeps you compliant and future-ready
- Trusted by over 100,000 SME clients and individuals
Accounting for publishing professionals who want financial clarity
In an industry driven by deadlines, multiple income streams, and shifting platforms, financial clarity is essential. At Xeinadin, we work with media professionals such as independent journalists, editors, authors, and publishing companies, both print and digital, to provide expert financial support built around your workflow. Whether you’re publishing internationally, navigating freelance income, or running an editorial business, we help you take control of your finances with confidence.
Our team is here to offer expert guidance that keeps you compliant and future-ready. From VAT to royalties and company structure, we handle the financial detail so you can focus on the big picture. Not only that but we understand the dynamic nature of media work and that is why our services are designed to flex with your projects, protect your profits, and reduce financial friction.
How Xeinadin can help
- Proactive, practical support for growing content businesses: Whether you’re a sole writer or managing a publishing team, we simplify the financial side, so you can focus on stories, not spreadsheets.
- Save you time and headaches when it comes to tax: We do so by ensuring you claim all the tax relief you’re entitled to. We’ll help you get your publishing & journalism business records in order, prepare your tax and VAT returns, and make it easier to deal with tax payments.
- Support with VAT, digital services, and European publishing: We guide you through VAT obligations for UK and international publishing models, including eBooks, subscriptions, and foreign contributor fees.
- Royalties, licensing, and international income: We track complex income streams from digital platforms, broadcasters and global partners, ensuring accurate reporting and tax compliance across borders.
- Strategic support for media businesses: From start-up structuring to scaling operations, we advise on business models, pricing, hiring and long-term financial strategy.
Our accounting services
Why choose Xeinadin accounting services for the publishing industry?
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Bespoke services to suit you
Our approachable team speaks your language and understands the publishing and journalism world, along with its many complex income streams. That’s why we provide services perfectly tailored to you, with reliable support designed to match your goals.
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Industry expertise
We have extensive experience across a range of industries, including the publishing and journalism industry. This means we will ensure your business has the right financial structure for success.
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Industry insights
We work with a diverse mix of clients across publishing and journalism, keeping us closely aligned with the latest shifts shaping the industry. Our support is proactive and practical, designed for growing content businesses, whether you’re an independent writer or leading a publishing team.
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Extensive capabilities
We understand that a one-size-fits-all approach doesn’t work. That’s why we act as your business partner, shaping our strategy around your unique needs to help you achieve your financial goals.
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Local accountancy services
Long-term, local relationships are at the heart of our business. With offices across the UK and Ireland, we’ll do our best to connect you with an accountant you can trust.
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Trusted accountants for all on-screen professionals
We’re one of the top-rated accountancy firms in the UK. Over 2,500 advisors provide expert services to 100,000 clients across the UK and beyond. Find out more about us.
What our clients say
Meet our accountants for publishing professionals and businesses
“Media professionals need advisors who move at their pace: agile, proactive, and forward-thinking. We take care of the numbers, so our clients can focus on creating, producing, and leading in their field.” – Catherine Rosenthal, Partner
Mitul Patel
PartnerAdvertising & PR, Film & TVLondon West End
Catherine Rosenthal
PartnerMedia & TechnologyLondon West End
Find a local accountant for publishing professionals and businesses
We have one of the largest networks of any accountancy firm in the UK and Ireland, so there’s a good chance we have an office near you. Choose your region and city to find a local accountant.
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Whether you’re chasing deadlines or managing editorial teams, you need financial support that’s agile and accurate. That’s exactly what we provide. Our team of accountants for publishing professionals and businesses are here to help. Contact us today for a free consultation with one of our experts.
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Accounting for publishing professionals and businesses FAQs
Yes. We support freelance journalists, editors, and columnists as well as independent and mid-sized publishing companies. Whether you’re self-employed or running a publishing business, our advice is tailored to your structure and goals.
Absolutely. We understand the complexities of journalism and publishing income. We help track payments from syndication, licensing, freelance contracts, royalties, and international markets, ensuring accurate reporting and tax optimisation.
We help ensure you claim everything you’re entitled to, including subscriptions, research tools, travel, photography equipment, software, home office use, and editorial staff costs, maximising tax efficiency.
Yes. We provide full payroll services and can help publishing businesses manage PAYE for staff and contributors, as well as ensure contractor payments comply with IR35 and HMRC regulations.
Definitely. We support clients with overseas contributors, digital publishing in international markets, and income from foreign publishers. We’ll help you navigate VAT, exchange rates, and cross-border compliance.
Yes. In addition to core compliance, we offer strategic insights into pricing models, digital monetisation, content investment, cost control, and growth planning for publishing companies navigating a changing media landscape.
Our pricing is transparent and flexible. We create bespoke packages based on your publishing structure, revenue model, and reporting needs, whether you’re a sole journalist or a growing digital publisher.
