Accountancy, without the cookie-cutter
You’re in the business of ideas. Of storytelling, design, content and influence. Whether you’re shaping a brand, producing a film, launching a game or managing talent, your business thrives on originality, and so should your financial support.
At Wilson Partners, we understand that the creative and media landscape doesn’t sit neatly inside a spreadsheet. Fast-moving, project-based, IP-heavy and often internationally connected, it’s a world with its own unique set of opportunities and risks. We get it, because we’ve been there with clients like you.
More than compliance. We help you plan for what’s next
We work with a wide range of businesses across the sector, from creative agencies and digital platforms to production companies, broadcasters, performers and rights holders. Our team brings insight and experience that goes beyond the numbers, giving you clarity and control whether you’re scaling, restructuring or preparing for investment.
We understand the pressure of irregular cashflow, navigating HMRC’s view of creative costs, managing royalties and IP, and structuring deals in a way that works for both tax and long-term growth.
How we support creative and media businesses
Outsourced finance function and virtual FD support
Management reporting tailored to project-based work
Corporate structuring and strategic advisory
Audit and assurance for growing and investor-backed businesses
Tax planning including R&D and creative sector tax reliefs
Royalty and IP income planning
Personal tax advice for founders, freelancers and performers
M&A and fundraising support for scaling operations
Employee share schemes
Exit planning
Whether you’re working with brands, building your own audience, or delivering creative services to clients, we provide straight-talking financial advice that supports your ambition.
Because creativity shouldn’t come with financial guesswork
Let us help you turn vision into value, with numbers that make sense.
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Our people
It’s all about the people! We work hard to maintain our unique culture and recruit those who share our passion for client service, the value we can add to those around us and our never-ending quest to develop ourselves and our clients.
Simon Smith
Paul Hyde
Jenny Evans
Hannah Burke
Duncan Bye
David O’Farrell
Bhavika Nesbitt
Amie Ellison
Allan Wilson
Alice Pearce
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