Rose Above
Accountancy for Musicians & Creatives
Specialist support in bookkeeping, tax returns, royalty management, tour budgets, and business advice for artists, bands, creatives, and indie labels. Trusted, modern, and jargon-free.
You create. We calculate.
About Rose Above
ICAEW ACA Part-Qualified
Accountancy for musicians, indie labels, creatives, and ambitious entrepreneurs.
Hi! I'm Oliver Rose, ICAEW ACA part-qualified accountant. With four years of finance experience and a lifelong passion for music, I founded Rose Above to help independent artists, bands, managers, and labels get clarity on their finances, grow sustainably, and stay focused on what they do best: making great music.
I offer clarity, confidence, and practical support for your unique journey, from everyday tax to big tours.
Services
Bookkeeping & Tax Returns
Stress-free accounts and tax return preparation, maximising deductions, and managing deadlines.
Tour & Project Budgets & Forecasts
Detailed budgeting and forecasts for music tours and creative projects—keep your plans on track and your finances in control.
Business Advice
Band agreements, label setup, contracts, and practical support for creative businesses at every stage.
Royalty & Income Tracking
Bespoke, clear reports, combining all of your income streams—royalties, merch, sync, and more.
“Ask Me Anything” Sessions
Transparent, jargon-free answers to your questions—big or small. One-off or ongoing.
Moments & Memories
Testimonials
“Rose Above gave me clarity and confidence about my music finances. Highly recommended!”
“Professional, responsive, and knows the music business.”
“My tax return was pain free and I got organised for my next tour.”
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Frequently Asked Questions
That's my specialty! But I also help indie businesses, freelancers, and anyone who loves a creative approach to finance.
Absolutely. Most work is done virtually, and I can help wherever you are in the world, as long as you need UK finance/tax support.
I offer clear, up-front pricing for all services. Everything is agreed together before any work starts, so there are no surprises.
Feel free to get in touch! I offer “Ask Me Anything” sessions for one-off advice, and there’s never any hard sell.