Accounting for TV and film production
We deliver key accounting solutions that meet the challenges of the film and TV industry. Our experts manage your finances, so you can focus on creating your next production.
- Comprehensive, industry-specific finance and tax advice tailored for television and film
- Expertise tailored to your business
- Trusted by over 100,000 clients, including investors, producers and stakeholders
Why do TV and film production projects need accounting services?
In the film and TV industry, you need experts by your side to make sense of your tax breaks and liabilities, as well as keeping your production finances in order. That’s where we come in. You can always lean on Xeinadin, because we partner with you at every stage of your financial journey, to help you achieve business and personal success.
We provide specialist film and television accounting services tailored to our clients in the entertainment industry. We have a wealth of experience from production accounting to creative industry tax relief, ensuring that the financial and accounting processes are taken care of leaving you to focus on the creativity.
How Xeinadin can help
Our team has the expertise and skill to provide key accounting services for the film and TV production industry and we’ll work with you to manage your production finances so you can focus on creating impactful entertainment.
We will help you:
- Navigate complex contractual agreements, including licensing and talent contracts.
- With ongoing production accounting services during pre-production, principal photography, wrap & post-production through to delivery.
- Arrange financial forecasting and planning to keep your production on time and within budget and help you better understand your tax breaks and liabilities.
- Provide stakeholders and investors with accurate reports.
- With creative industry tax relief advice specialising in Films, High-End Television, Animation and Video Games.
- Raise finance through schemes such as Enterprise Investment Schemes and Creative Industry Tax Relief (CITR).
- With an opinion letter for Creative Industry Tax Relief financiers and submission of Creative Industry Tax Relief claims to HMRC.
- By assisting with BFI cultural test certification for British Films, including preparation of an Accountant’s Reports.
- Deal with distribution and royalty audits and manage your payroll across talent, crew and everyone who works behind the scenes.
Behind the camera support
Our team works with a wide range of clients across film and television, keeping us in sync with the latest industry trends and behind-the-scenes shifts. We understand the unique financial structures needed to keep productions running smoothly, on budget, and ready for the spotlight. That means we can help set the stage for your success.
We don’t only act for TV and film production companies, but also for front of camera and on-screen professionals as well as those behind the camera: directors, cameramen, assistants, lighting and special effects crew.
What accounting services do we offer?
Why choose Xeinadin for TV and film production accounting?
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Bespoke services to suit you
We centre our accounting services on you. We start with getting to know your business and the project you’re working on. This helps us create a clear plan that matches your financial goals.
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Industry expertise
We have extensive experience across a range of industries, including TV and film production. This means we can help you overcome any financial hurdles you face.
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Industry insights
Our team keeps up to date with the latest news and developments. This ensures you can access relevant incentives, and we can advise you on film and television tax credits.
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Extensive capabilities
We know that you’re not looking for a one-size-fits-all solution. That’s why we act as your business partner and tailor our approach in a way that helps you reach 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 team of accountants for the TV and film industry
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 the film and TV industry
” I’ve been very fortunate to help clients working in the film and TV sector. It’s a unique and exciting environment where nothing stands still for long. The possibilities are limitless and I strive to ensure that our clients achieve their creative goals by helping manage their accounting and tax affairs.” – David Ezekiel, Partner
Marc Franks
Managing Partner Central LondonActors, Advertising & PRLondon West End
David Ezekiel
PartnerAdvertising & PR, DesignLondon West End
Nick Garfen
PartnerActors, Advertising & PRLondon West End
Mark Gold
PartnerActors, Advertising & PRLondon West End
Mitul Patel
PartnerAdvertising & PR, Film & TVLondon West End
Hina Tanna
PartnerAdvertising & PR, Film & TVLondon West End
Paresh Shah
PartnerAdvertising & PR, Film & TVLondon West EndFind a local accountant for your film and TV production
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Accounting for film and TV productions FAQs
TV and film production companies do pay tax, but there are reliefs designed to encourage investment and create jobs. For instance, qualifying companies can increase their amount of allowable expenditure and reduce the amount of Corporation Tax they need to pay. There are also special reliefs for children’s TV.
At Xeinadin, our accountants are well-versed in the reliefs that are available and ensure that your production benefits from tax credits and other incentives where possible.
Having a TV and film accountant is highly recommended. They have a deep understanding of the key factors that influence a project and will help you navigate everything from ensuring your production company is VAT-compliant to collaborating with legal experts in order to protect your financial investments.
By using our tailored accounting services for the TV and film industry, you can focus on the day-to-day operations involved in your production.
Yes. While accountants for TV and film share the key accounting capabilities that standard accountants have, they have specialist skills in:
- Project-based finance, planning budgets per production
- Industry-specific tax reliefs
- Union payroll systems – for example, planning for Equity
- Cost reporting formats expected by studios and broadcasters
- Managing large, irregular cash flows across multiple departments
Usually, accountants work from offices, not on set. However, on certain location shoots, accountants may travel with the crew to manage expenses and payroll queries.
The pricing for your accountant depends on the level of support you need. For an accurate quote, get in touch with our experts to arrange a chat. This is free of charge and you’re under no obligation to go further.
When you choose a Xeinadin accountant, this how the process works.
- Book a meeting to chat with us about your financial needs.
- We’ll take the time to learn about you and your production. We’ll then provide some bespoke service recommendations, including giving you a clear quote.
- Once you give us the go-ahead, we’ll do a deep dive into your finances. We will need access to your financial statements and current financial systems so that we can get a picture of how this looks for the production you’re working on.
- We’ll organise a kick-off meeting to introduce you to your team. This is a good opportunity to ask any questions before we outline the next steps.
- Once the initial setup is complete, we’ll tackle any priority tasks and start delivering the agreed services. Our team will regularly update you and adjust the level of support as your needs evolve.
Book a meeting
Whether you’re just starting your production company or are established in the industry, our team of accountants for film and TV are here to help. Contact us today for a free consultation with one of our experts.
