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A calm, dependable accounting partner for established creative businesses

ESXR was created for one simple purpose: to give creative business owners the confidence and reassurance that their finances are being looked after properly.

No overwhelm. No jargon. No being pushed aside for “bigger clients.”

Just steady, attentive support from someone who genuinely has time for you.

Who we are

I’m Dean Shepherd — a qualified accountant with over 25 years’ experience working with creative businesses, small teams, studios, and agencies. I’ve seen firsthand how often established creatives end up feeling deprioritised by their accountants as those firms scale and shift their focus elsewhere.

ESXR exists to be the opposite of that.

A right-sized, boutique practice where every client is known, valued, and supported. Without drama or delay.

My approach is calm, structured, and quietly thorough. You won’t get buzzwords, upselling, or high-pressure “growth advisory.” You’ll simply get things done properly, on time, and with clear communication every step of the way.

Who we work with

ESXR supports established creative businesses who want long-term stability and reliable financial management.

Typically:

  • design studios
  • content production teams
  • video and audio professionals
  • boutique creative agencies
  • digital creatives with small, steady teams

These businesses are often past the frantic early years. They’re not chasing VC funding or hyper-growth.

What they want now is: order, predictability, tidy books, and an accountant who treats them like a priority — not an afterthought.

If that sounds like you, you’re exactly who ESXR is built for.

Clear communication matters more than jargon

You should always understand what’s happening with your finances. My job is to make things simple, not clever.

Calm beats chaos

Rushing, last-minute scrambles, and unclear deadlines aren’t signs of a healthy working relationship. Everything should run smoothly.

You deserve to feel looked after

Clients come here because they want an accountant who actually responds, actually cares, and actually pays attention.

Ethical tax planning only

No schemes, no grey areas, no shortcuts. Sensible, safe, efficient tax management — the kind you never lose sleep over.

Right-sized is the right fit

We intentionally keep ESXR small so clients never feel ignored or deprioritised again.

Why clients stay with us

Clients often join after leaving larger firms that grew too fast, became slow to respond, or pushed them toward services they didn’t need.

They stay with ESXR because here they get:

  • attention
  • reassurance
  • reliability
  • continuity
  • a genuinely human working relationship

This is not a conveyor belt firm.

It’s a partnership.

If you’re an established creative business and want your finances handled with care, clarity, and consistency — you’re in the right place.

Contact Us Today

Either book a free consultation to discuss your objectives or call us on 020 8938 3736.