There are many good reasons to choose us to manage your accounts & tax affairs. We offer a dedicated service, specialising in the Entertainment Industry and Performing Arts, which is tailored to your specific needs. Our comprehensive service includes:

Ease of use - online forms for you to download:

• Online Bookkeeping
• Send in details/Accounts online
• Queries answered daily online
  

Forget your troubles - we are going to make this process easier for you - no fines, penalties or stress. Did you know that 1 in 10 people pay a fine each year for a late tax return? That doesn't have to be you. Leave the difficult job to us. You'll receive personal attention from a chartered accountant and tax expert and benefit from our specialist services tailored to your needs -
"Forget your troubles, come on get happy!"

Set Fee - fixed affordable monthly fee for artists & performers:

• Set of Annual Accounts
• Annual Tax Return (SA Return)
• All dealings with the Inland Revenue & HMRC

All clients can pay by monthly Direct Debit, so you do not have to worry about one payment you might not be able to make.
You can also have the option to pay a one-off fee for Fee Protection. We do advise this as if circumstances should result in you receiving an enquiry or investigation from HMRC then all costs are covered.

If there is extra work required than initially quoted for, we will of course discuss the cost implications with you before progressing.

VAT & Bookkeeping Assistance
For individuals & companies over the VAT threshold (currently £73,000), or those simply seeking extra help & advice, we can offer an in-house bookkeeping service, mobile bookkeeping or bookkeeping training. Please contact us if this is something that may be of interest.

Tax Expertise
Tax in this industry can be complex & may certainly seem that way. Many professionals are both employed (PAYE) & self employed & often have several tax codes. The amount of clients we have who are put on incorrect tax codes by employers is astounding. It is important to get this right to ensure you do not pay too much tax or face a huge bill at the end of the year. This is why we have tax specialists who have a wealth of knowledge with regard to the arts & entertainment industries.

It equally as important for companies & limited companies. We are more than happy to deal with all tax issues for all our clients from standard self assessment returns to investigations & all areas in between. Get in touch if you are concerned or unsure.

Specialist Knowledge/Advice
Our staff are abreast of all current laws effecting the industries and we have specialists with excellent knowledge of all Equity, PACT & BECTU rules & regulations.

Clients on Tour/Working Overseas
You want to be able to work abroad knowing that your finances are in hand & your tax position accurate, so your can work to the best of your ability. We will deal with all this as well as making VAT/tax payments for you, submitting all returns online on time. We can securely email you all accounts/returns for checking.

Furthermore we can deal directly with your agent regarding VAT & payments.

For actors going to work in the US, we can liaise will both UK & US based agents & solicitors & set up Limited Companies for you as often required by US Studios.

Leave the numbers & hard work to us!

Comments from our Clients
Our current clients include actors in theatre, film & television, cameramen, riggers, theatre companies, dancers, singers, theatres, directors, electricians, set designers & many more besides. Here are comments from just a few:

"One tax year I found myself in an absolute mess with no time and no idea how to deal with my accounts. Someone recommended Centre Stage Accountants, and as soon as I called they made me feel at ease. They solved my dilemmas and I have stuck with them ever since. Everyone is easy to talk to, and get hold of, and I thoroughly recommend them!"

MyAnna Buring, Actress - The Twilight Saga, The Descent, Any Human Heart

"Centre Stage has been an invaluable help over the last few years. As someone working in a self employed profession which contains numerous exceptions and vagaries when it comes to tax, I find it thoroughly reassuring to know that my business is in the hands of experienced specialists. Michael and his team are always happy to answer any queries and make the process of organizing my yearly accounts wonderfully simple and headache free - for someone who considers himself to be 'numerically challenged' I cannot tell you what a pleasure that is."

Chris Hannon, Actor - Lunch Monkeys, Coronation St, Billy Liar Tour

"Always friendly, ever patient and unduly helpful Centre Stage have time and time again gone beyond the call of duty and insured peace of mind and the smooth running of my theatre company."

Cressida Brown, Director, Offstage Theatre Company

"I am extremely happy to have used Centre Stage Accountants - they managed to make, what could be a very stressful exercise, simple and manageable and saved me a lot of money along the way! I would definitely recommend them to anyone working in the arts. "

Beth Kingston, Actress, Hollyoaks

"Over the past eighteen months I have been through great financial difficulty & my finances were in a complete mess. Centre Stage has lifted a weight off my mind. Since I joined they have dealt with every single financial issue & turned what was going wrong to something that is now going right for me. I would highly recommend Centre Stage to anyone in the world of TV, film and stage".

Jason Hopkins, TV Director - Alan Titchmarsh Show, Loose Women, David Dickenson

"Centre Stage took what I thought would be a very daunting situation and lead me through it calmly and professionally. I have recommended them to all my fellow performers, couldn't be more pleased"

Jason Cook - Comedian

"Centre Stage has got me back on track with my accounts and been very understanding and patient when I have not been available or out of the country. I feel confident in the quality of the service they provide which has always been friendly, helpful and professional."

Leanne Rogers, Performer - Mamma Mia West End & International Tour

"As a graduate, Centre Stage Accountants helped me tremendously. Dance College did not prepare me for the the financial complications that lay ahead in the world of Self-employment. Centre Stage Accountants have taken care of everything , they couldn't have made it easier."

Hannah Nicholls, Singer/Dancer - Thompson Cruise ships