Alto

Alto Accounting is an ACCA practice serving UK creative agencies, studios and freelancers who are setting up or operating as limited companies. Its specialist approach is designed for businesses with project-based work, retainers, freelance teams, uneven cash flow and client media spend. Alto distinguishes earned revenue from money held for clients, helping businesses see a more accurate picture of turnover, tax and profitability.

The practice provides monthly accounting and reporting, cash flow management, forecasting and tax planning, with fixed monthly fees and no hourly billing. Reports include profit and loss, cash position and margins by client, and are delivered by the 10th of each month. Alto also supports contractor compliance, including IR35, CIS and PAYE considerations, and tracks profitability by client, project or retainer to help identify scope creep and weak margins.

Clients receive setup assistance, ongoing email support and access to Xero and Apron on every plan. Alto also offers agency-focused calculators, guides, templates and other resources on topics such as cash flow, pricing and client profitability.