Louise Ford
BA Hons BFP FCA
Louise qualified as a chartered accountant with Price Waterhouse in Liverpool eventually leaving as a Senior Tax Manager to start a family. Outside of work she looks after 3 boys and 2 dogs.
Why Us?
Writers Tax are a multi-award-winning firm of chartered accountants providing tax and accounting services exclusively to UK authors and writers.
Quality
We’re Chartered Accountants specialising in tax and accountancy for authors and writers.
We’re proud to have been recognised at the Accounting Excellence Awards, winning Small Firm of the Year in 2026, following our wins for Specialist Team of the Year and New Firm of the Year in 2022.
These awards reflect our commitment to providing expert advice and high qupersonal service.
Experience
We're authors ourselves having written the chapter on Tax and Finances for the last 7 years in the Writers' & Artists' Yearbook.
We've been advising our writer clients for nearly 50 years between us. We understand creative averaging, what writers can claim for and even how withholding tax works.
Friendly
We won't roll our eyes if you get something wrong or if you ask what you think might be a stupid question. We enjoy what we do and love helping people to feel like they're on top of their finances.
About Writers Tax
Writers Tax provide tax advice to authors and writers.
Our clients are authors, scriptwriters, journalists and freelance writers. Some are household names while others are just starting their careers. We’re a firm of chartered accountants. If you’re after the cheapest accountants then that probably won’t be us. But if you’re after clear, friendly expert advice and someone you can trust to go the extra mile then we’d love to talk to you. Interested? Get in touch
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A Bit About Us
Hello. Nice to meet you
Jonathan Ford
BSc Hons BFP FCA
Jonathan qualified as a chartered accountant with Price Waterhouse in Liverpool before heading up the finances at Mersey TV (Brookside, Hollyoaks).
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What our clients say
Testimonials about our accountancy and tax services for writers
Andy Lynch
Scriptwriter
"I would hate Louise or Jonathan to rate me because I am a terrible client. They in turn are reliable, patient and efficient. I will stay with them as long as they will put up with me"
Amanda Prowse
Author
“Although reputedly good with words I have an innate fear of anything involving numbers and so selecting the right Accountant was vital. Queries are always answered fully, promptly and at a level my non-mathematical brain can comprehend. I give Louise my highest personal recommendation”
Josie Day
Writer and Producer
“Louise is brilliant, especially when dealing with a slightly numbers phobic creative. She always answers any questions and advises on all tax matters even when relating to international matters. I would highly recommend her for considered, thorough, friendly tax advice.”
Claire Fuller
Author of Bitter Orange
“I highly recommend Louise & Jonathan. They are always happy to help with any query however minor, great with advice and always on top of deadlines. Plus, they’re genuinely lovely people.”