Being a musician is one of the most competitive and difficult industries to work professionally in. Whether it’s as a songwriter, session guitarist, sound engineer or producer, to earn a living in this field does mean that you’re the cream of the crop.
Turn up, plug in, play and get paid; if only it was that simple. Unfortunately, managing payroll, tax returns and bookkeeping are the frustrating parts of being a self-employed musician. At SJD, we can help you get on top of the numbers. We offer several solutions for sole traders and limited companies. Whatever your accounting needs, we can help with our expert advice.
The short answer is that it saves you time. As a musician, you regularly work in high-pressure environments, where high standards are expected as par for the course. We may be able to help you with some aspects of your accounting. Why not get in touch to see how we can help?
Depending on how their business is structured, musicians can choose from a variety of accountancy services. Examples include annual accounts, payroll, personal tax returns, and corporation tax returns.
It is common for musicians to operate as a sole trader. We offer sole trader packages starting at £40 + VAT per month, but many musicians with sole trader business structures opt for our Premium package; this includes bookkeeping, monthly profit statements, payroll and PAYE.
Limited company? No problem, we've got your back. Our limited company packages are ideal for those who choose to structure their business in this way.
It is common for musicians to operate as a sole trader. We offer sole trader packages starting at £40 + VAT per month, but many musicians with sole trader business structures opt for our Premium package; this includes bookkeeping, monthly profit statements, payroll and PAYE.
Limited company? No problem, we've got your back. Our limited company packages are ideal for those who choose to structure their business in this way.
Our specialist accountants have extensive experience working with independent contractors, sole traders and the self-employed, so they can offer you dedicated support while you focus on delivering the best work.
We use leading accounting software, FreeAgent, so it makes it easier to manage your finances.
Interested in finding out more? Having been one of the industry's leading specialist accountants for decades, we have a wealth of experience helping musicians. Get in touch today.
If you're already a client of ours, you can speak to your dedicated accountant directly.
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