Alliance Agency Finance Helpline
A dedicated support service for Alliance members.
The Alliance Agency Finance Helpline is an exclusive member benefit delivered in partnership with Moore Kingston Smith, the leading adviser to the media and marketing services sector.
Through this service, Alliance members can access a confidential 30‑minute one‑to‑one consultation with a specialist from Moore Kingston Smith. These sessions are designed to give practical, tailored support on the financial matters that matter most, including:
Core financial management
- Cashflow and forecasting
- Profitability improvement
- Budgeting and financial planning
- Management accounts and KPIs
Tax advice
- Corporation tax planning
- R&D tax relief claims
- VAT considerations
- Tax-efficient remuneration and dividend strategy
- International tax considerations
Growth, investment and M&A readiness
- Preparing for investment or sale
- Understanding valuation drivers
- Due diligence expectations and readiness
- Structuring group companies or acquisitions
- Positioning your agency for strategic growth
People and operational considerations
- Employee incentives, share schemes and reward structures
- Employment law support and risk management
- Outsourced HR services and day‑to‑day people support
- Learning and development consultancy
Consultations are delivered via telephone or video call.
How to Use the Service
To use the Service, please submit your inquiry on the form at the bottom of this page.
Please tick the relevant subject area and provide a clear explanation of your issue and link any documents that might help us provide a response.
Terms of Service
By using the Service you (on behalf of our agency) agree to the Terms of ServiceÂ
Please read them carefully. In particular, please note that this is a free service for member agencies to receive initial guidance on financial issues, as a result of which:
- you are solely responsible for your use of, and any reliance on, any guidance that you receive through your use of the Service.
- neither Moore Kingston Smith nor the Alliance take any liability for any loss, damages, costs or expense other loss whatsoever caused to the Agency, or to any client of the Agency, arising from or connected in any way with any guidance provided through the Service.
- before relying on any advice you have received you should consider taking independent financial advice, or, if you wish, instructing Moore Kingston Smith to act for you and provide formal advice.
When can I expect a response?
Your enquiry will be dealt with as possible, and you should receive a response within 48 hours.  This is not always possible, but if there is likely to be a delay we will try and tell you as soon as we can. If your request is urgent please say so, so that we can try and respond more quickly if we can.
What is the agency entitled to?
The agency is entitled to up to thirty minutes of free financial guidance. This includes time spent reviewing documents and emails and discussing the issue by telephone or video. Advice will not usually be provided in writing. Any unused time cannot be carried forward.
What if I need more detailed advice?
If you require more detailed guidance or advice, you may wish to instruct accountants that you know, or may wish to continue to work with Moore Kingston Smith by instructing them to act for you. If do so, Moore Kingston Smith will provide their terms of engagement and a fee estimate, and you will benefit from any fee discount that may be agreed for Alliance member agencies from time to time.
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