Business Details
Specialist Accountants for Arts & Entertainment
Breckman & Company & Company have been chartered certified accountants specialising in the Arts and Entertainment industry for over five decades. Our expertise spans audits, independent examinations, limited company accounts, TTR claims, grant certification, and tax compliance for both individuals and organisations. Based in London's West End, we combine deep sector knowledge with a practical, client-focused approach tailored to the unique needs of creatives, performers, and cultural institutions. Our team maintains accreditation from the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants and adheres to the highest ethical standards.We prioritise clear communication, offering plain-English advice without technical jargon while ensuring full compliance with HMRC, Companies House, and Charity Commission requirements. With a client base including theatre producers, artists, and non-profit organisations, we deliver customised financial solutions that support long-term growth and regulatory compliance.
Services
Arts and entertainment accounting
Book-keeping and payroll
VAT preparation
Charity accounting
Company formation
Company secretarial
Audit services
Management accounts
Personal tax
Self-assessment
Highlights and features
- We have over 50 years of specialist experience in the Arts and Entertainment industry
- Our team holds accreditation from the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants
- We provide tailored financial solutions for both individuals and cultural organisations
- We offer practical, jargon-free accounting advice and support
- Our services meet the specific reporting requirements of the Charity Commission and HMRC
Associations and certifications
- Association of Chartered Certified Accountants
What people say
Outstanding financial services
Expertise in the arts
Thorough and reliable
Supportive and approachable
Peace of mind
Services
Arts and entertainment accounting
Specialist financial services for theatre, film, and arts professionals. We handle tax compliance, business accounting, and financial planning tailored to the unique needs of creatives and cultural organisations. Our expertise covers self-assessment, VAT returns, and grant reporting requirements.
Charity accounting
Comprehensive accounting solutions for charitable organisations. We ensure compliance with Charity Commission regulations, prepare SORP-compliant accounts, and handle corporation tax submissions. Our services support grant-aided bodies and limited-by-guarantee companies with audit and financial reporting needs.
Audit services
Independent examination of financial statements for arts organisations and commercial theatre producers. We conduct statutory audits, production statement reviews, and compliance checks that satisfy Companies House and regulatory body requirements while maintaining sector-specific expertise.
Company formation
Guidance on establishing limited companies for creative professionals. We assist with incorporation, drafting appropriate objects clauses, and setting up accounting systems tailored to both for-profit and not-for-profit business structures within the arts sector.
Personal tax
Tailored tax services for self-employed creatives and company directors. We manage self-assessment returns, tax planning, and HMRC compliance while identifying legitimate tax-saving opportunities specific to arts and entertainment industry earnings.
People
Robert Breckman
Founder
With over 50 years in the profession, Robert established Breckman & Company & Company's specialist focus on arts and entertainment. He maintains deep industry connections and oversees audit services for major theatre productions.
Richard Nelson
Senior Partner
Richard leads client services with 30 years' experience in creative sector accounting. He specialises in charity compliance and tax planning for performing arts professionals across the UK's cultural institutions.
Questions
What makes Breckman & Company & Company & Company different from other accountants?
We specialise exclusively in the Arts and Entertainment industry with over 50 years' experience, offering sector-specific expertise in tax, audit, and compliance that generalist firms cannot match.
Do you work with both individuals and organisations?
Yes, we serve both creative professionals and cultural organisations including theatre companies, film producers, and registered charities across the UK's arts sector.
What accounting services do you offer for charities?
We provide SORP-compliant accounts, audit services, grant reporting, and charity tax returns while advising on exemptions and special provisions for small charitable organisations.
How do you handle tax compliance for self-employed creatives?
We specialise in self-assessment returns, tax planning, and record-keeping advice tailored to the variable income patterns of actors, artists, and freelance performers in the entertainment industry.
Can you assist with company formation in the arts sector?
Yes, we guide clients through establishing limited companies including drafting appropriate objects clauses, setting up accounting systems, and ongoing compliance requirements specific to creative businesses.
Reviews (1)
F. R.
Apr 24, 2021
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Positive:Professionalism,Quality,Responsiveness
Have been with them a few years now - direct, prompt and helpful. Recommend.
Have been with them a few years now - direct, prompt and helpful. Recommend.
