Accounting for Creatives, handled properly
I help freelance designers, photographers, writers, musicians and other creative professionals get their finances in order, keep more of what they earn, and stop avoiding the numbers.
You deal directly with me, Luke Jackson FMAAT, every time you get in touch. Fixed fees, same-day responses, no jargon.
“Would 100% recommend, is always polite, professional and helpful! His knowledge has been a saving grace many times.”
Are your finances set up right as a creative?
Answer five quick questions and get a clear, personalised next step based on where you actually are right now.
What I handle on your behalf
From your first self assessment to ongoing bookkeeping and tax planning, I take the whole thing off your plate.
Self Assessment Tax Returns
I prepare and file your self assessment for you, making sure every allowable expense is claimed and nothing is missed. Creative income can be irregular and varied, so I take the time to understand exactly what you have earned and how. You get a clear breakdown before anything is submitted.
Sole traders and freelancersBookkeeping and VAT
I keep your records clean and current, whether that is monthly or quarterly, using cloud accounting tools like QuickBooks, FreeAgent or Xero. If you are VAT registered, I handle your returns and keep you compliant with Making Tax Digital. No chasing receipts at year-end, no guesswork.
MTD compliantTax Planning for Irregular Income
Feast and famine income is normal for creatives, but that does not mean your tax bill should come as a shock. I help you work out what to set aside, when, and how to reduce your overall tax liability through legitimate planning. This is year-round support, not a once-a-year conversation.
Available year-roundWhy clients come back every year
Working with me is straightforward, personal and built around how you actually work.
You speak to me directly, every time
There are no junior staff and no handoffs at Anchor Accounts and Books. When you message or call, I answer. That means your questions get proper answers quickly, not passed around a team until someone picks them up. Seven years of practice experience means I have seen situations like yours before.
Fixed fees with no surprises
You know exactly what you are paying before we start. There are no hourly rates, no shock invoices and no charges for sending a quick email. Fixed fees make it easier to budget, and they mean I am genuinely on your side rather than watching the clock.
I understand how creative income actually works
Irregular project income, equipment costs, home studio expenses, working from different locations: these are normal parts of creative professional life, not complications. I know what you can claim and how to structure things so you are not overpaying. You do not need to explain yourself from scratch.
How it works
Getting started takes one conversation, and I handle everything else from there.
Book a free call
You book a short call through the contact page at a time that suits you. There is no obligation and no hard sell. I just want to understand your situation and whether I can help.
I review your situation
I look at what you have, what you need and what deadlines are coming up. If there are gaps or issues, I will tell you plainly what they are and what the options are. You will know where you stand before we go any further.
We agree a fixed fee and get set up
Once you are happy to go ahead, I send a clear engagement letter and a fixed fee. I set up or connect your cloud accounting software, whether that is QuickBooks, FreeAgent, Xero or Sage, and get your records into shape.
I take care of it, year-round
From that point on, I handle your bookkeeping, returns and tax planning as they fall due. You get same-day responses when you have questions. Deadlines are filed on time. You get back to your work.
Ready to get this sorted?
Pick the option that feels right for where you are right now.
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Accountants serving creatives across the Midlands and beyond
AAT qualified accountant based in Uttoxeter. Personal, one-to-one accounting for small businesses and sole traders across the UK.