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in control

Straightforward accounting for creatives who want certainty

How we work | Alchemy accountants

Great ideas can't be predicted

But your finances can

From bookkeeping to business advice, our accounting services help to eliminate the feelings of uncertainty that can keep you awake at night.

We help you build unshakeable confidence

at each stage of your creative journey

Side-hustler

Income: Sub £30k

Team: 1 person

You’re a bonafide grafter. Balancing a side-hustle alongside employment, dreaming of the day you can fully replace the income from your current job. You’re conscious about your side income and how to declare it in the right way. You want the inside scoop on how to price your work to earn enough for independence. We’ve got you covered.

To the side-hustle zone

Freelancer

Income:

£30k to £150k

Team: 1 director

It is seriously good to be your own boss. But you’re realising it’s also a big time investment. Income is stable but you’d love to work less hours and earn more money. Now you’re doing your own thing you’d rather not have to work for anyone else again, so you have a strong desire to not cock up the finances. We hear you loud and clear.

To freelance zone

Startup agency

Income:

£150k to £1m

Team: 1 - 2 directors. 1 - 5 employees

For small agencies success is all about security and predictability. Your costs are changing now you’re bringing a team on board, and bookkeeping is becoming more of a headache. You have ambitions to grow your profits, but revenue is still concentrated around a small number of clients and you need to systemise so you’re not the bottleneck. Let’s look at how.

To the startup agency zone

Growing agency

Income: £1m+

Team: 1 - 2 directors. 5 + employees

You’re all about sustainability of growth. You’re fully transitioning out of client work, with a senior team in place to manage daily operations. Now you want complete oversight of the business - controlling costs, measuring profitability by project, managing cash flow. Ultimately maximising profits so you (and your team) can enjoy the life they want. Let’s go!

To the growing agency zone

The kind of businesses we work with

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    Solo creatives

    Designers, copywriters, journalists, developers and photographers

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    Agencies & studios

    Advertising and marketing agencies, architects and animation studios

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    Creative arts

    Music industry and video production

  • We explain clearly

     We make accounting as easy as possible so you’re clear on what your numbers mean for your business.  No question is too stupid.

  • We respond promptly

    You want to talk to a human when you have a problem or question. We hate the hold music as much as the next guy.

  • We know creatives

    We know the challenges faced by creative businesses at each stage of their journey - how they adapt their structure, cost base and business practices as they grow.

"Alchemy provide us with industry insights and knowledge that transcends standard accountancy services. Their prices are extremely competitive for a specialist working across the creative and media sector and nothing is ever a problem." Matt Scott, Dodo Digital
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Our fees are agreed in advance (meaning no surprises) and paid in monthly instalments. We price based on the size and complexity of your business and the level of support you need.

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  • Want to be confident you have the cash to pay yourself, team, taxes and suppliers on time every time?

  • Want to know your family is provided for without burning out to make it happen?

  • Want to know your business is here for the long haul and will provide for your future?

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