Specialist Accountants for GPs, Consultants & Locum Doctors

Accountants for Doctors in Alnwick

Specialist accounting support built around the way doctors actually earn. Whether your income comes from NHS work, private practice, locum shifts or a mix of all three, our accountants for doctors in Alnwick help you stay on top of Self Assessment, bookkeeping, expenses and tax compliance, so your finances are organised and your tax position is clear.

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Jamie Fletcher
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It was a pleasure working with Anum on our accounts. The whole process was swift and effortless, and it was one less thing to worry about. I'd highly recommend them.
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Mansur Liman
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Accotax have been our accountants for many years now. We maintained them, because of their professionalism. In the last coiple of years, i have working with Imran, who has been very professional and helpful in guiding us through the whole process explaining and clarifying every aspect of it. Very prompt in responding to questions and patient with us even when we seem to be slow. I really enjoy working with him. Thank you
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Muna Mohamoud
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I highly recommend Imran to anyone looking for a reliable and knowledgeable accountant. He helped me sort out a very complicated backlog of accounts and prepared my overdue tax returns with professionalism and attention to detail. Throughout the process, he was incredibly patient, took the time to answer all of my questions, and explained everything clearly. He guided me through each step and helped rectify issues that had built up over time, making what felt like an overwhelming situation much more manageable. I'm very pleased with the service I've received and truly appreciate his support. If you need help with your accounts or taxes, I would highly recommend Imran.
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Sergey M
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I had a positive experience with Accotax. The work was completed promptly, my tax return was successfully filed, and I received a refund of overpaid tax. I found the cooperation efficient and helpful. Special thanks to Muhammad Saifullah for his assistance.
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Ebba Qureshi
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Fabulous team at ACCOTAX - very efficient and good response time . Honest and professional with their work. I would highly recommend them even if you’re a young start up - or a large business they have it covered .
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Mael Leboucher
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We worked with a few different accountants before finally settling with Accotax, and we’re really glad we did. Their team is great. Abdul is responsive and easy to reach whenever I have a question, which makes a big difference. They take the time to understand how our business works and what our needs are. They are very knowledgeable, and when they don’t have the answer straight away, they take the time to look into it and get back to us quickly. Anum, who looks after our account on a day-to-day basis, including reconciling invoices and preparing the annual accounts, is amazing. She is professional, efficient, and follows the processes we have put in place together. She's also very quickin getting back to us whenever needed. We’re very happy to work with her and hope to continue doing so for as long as possible. Overall, Accotax has made our accounting experience much smoother and easier. We see them as a long-term partner as our business continues to grow. I would 100% recommend them.
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Imran provides a very dependable and straightforward accounting service. He is always responsive and professional when managing our accounts. Excellent support.
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Martin Tyrrell
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I have really impressed to date with all dealings with Accotax highly enough. From day one, they've made what can often be a complicated and stressful part of running a business feel straightforward and hassle-free. A special mention has to go to Anum, who has been friendly, incredibly responsive, and genuinely cares about providing the best possible service. No question is ever too much trouble, and she consistently goes above and beyond to make sure everything is dealt with efficiently. I wouldn't hesitate to recommend you to anyone looking for an accountant they can genuinely trust.
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Matthew Lyon
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Great speedy service and very personable. Anum dealt with my income certificate and did everything quickly and helped me out massively. Very happy with the service provided.
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Which Doctors Do We Support?

Doctors rarely fit into a single financial box. A GP partner with practice profits, a hospital consultant with clinical excellence awards, a locum working through several NHS trusts, a salaried doctor with a small private caseload and a private practitioner running their own clinic all have different accounting needs. We provide accounting services for doctors across this spectrum, including GPs, hospital doctors, consultants, locum and agency doctors, salaried doctors, private practitioners, and doctors who combine NHS and private work. The right approach depends on your employment arrangements, how many income sources you have, whether you work through a partnership or limited company, and the professional expenses you incur along the way. Our role is to understand your particular circumstances rather than apply a one-size-fits-all template.

GPs

Accounting and tax support for GPs with NHS income, private work, practice interests or additional professional earnings.

Hospital Doctors

Support with Self Assessment, professional expenses and tax matters alongside employment income and other professional earnings.

Consultants

Accounting support for consultants managing NHS employment, private practice income, professional expenses and tax obligations.

Locum Doctors

Support with Self Assessment, locum income, allowable expenses, bookkeeping and relevant business structure considerations.

Salaried Doctors

Tax and accounting support for salaried doctors with additional professional income or expenses requiring reporting.

Private Practitioners

Accounting support for doctors providing private medical services through individual practices, partnerships or companies.

Accounting and Tax Services for Doctors

Our accounting support for doctors is designed to cover both the routine and the complicated. That includes Self Assessment and tax returns for doctors with several income streams, bookkeeping and record keeping for private and locum income, annual accounts and Corporation Tax where you operate through a limited company, and partnership accounts if you are a GP partner or in a medical partnership. We can assist with payroll, including paying yourself and any practice or administrative staff, and with VAT where your private or consultancy work makes registration relevant. Management accounts and financial reporting can give you a clearer view of how a private practice or consultancy is performing, while tax planning and business structure advice help you decide whether self-employment, partnership or a limited company suits your work best. Medical indemnity, professional subscriptions, training and professional development, equipment, and travel and mileage are all areas where the correct treatment matters, and each one depends on your individual circumstances.

Self Assessment Tax Returns

Preparation and support for doctors with employment, locum, private practice or other taxable income.

NHS & Private Income

Help organising accounting records where income comes from NHS work, private services, locum assignments or other professional activities.

Accurate records built around the way GP practices, partnerships and locum doctors actually work, with cloud software set up for you.

Tax Planning for Doctors & Consultants

Incorporation reviews for private practice, profit extraction, capital allowances and timing of income to keep your effective tax rate down.

Locum Tax & IR35 Support

Contract and IR35 status reviews, limited company versus sole trader comparisons and expense claims for locums working across multiple trusts.

Accounting and Tax Challenges Doctors Face

Medical careers generate financial complexity that builds quietly over time. These are the areas doctors most often find demanding.

  • Multiple income sources: NHS salary, private fees, locum payments and consultancy income often arrive from different places with different tax treatment, which makes accurate reporting and correct PAYE offsetting harder to manage.
  • Self Assessment deadlines and payments on account: Unexpected tax bills frequently arise because payments on account are not anticipated, particularly in the first year of private or locum income.
  • Allowable professional expenses: Medical indemnity, GMC and royal college subscriptions, specialist journals, and certain training costs can be claimed, but only where the rules allow and where records support the claim.
  • Travel and mileage: Distinguishing between ordinary commuting and genuine business travel across sites, trusts or private clinics is a common area of confusion.
  • Record keeping for private and locum income: Invoices, fee schedules, bank transactions and receipts need to be tracked properly, or the year-end process becomes a scramble.
  • Pension considerations: Annual allowance and contribution decisions interact with your tax position, so it helps to consider pension planning alongside your wider income picture.
  • Business structure decisions: Choosing between sole trader status, partnership and a limited company has ongoing consequences for tax, administration and liability, and it is worth reviewing as your work changes.
  • Practice and partnership finances: Practice accounts, profit shares and partnership tax returns involve rules that differ from straightforward employment income.
  • Keeping on top of changing circumstances: Moving between training grades, taking on a partnership, reducing NHS sessions or expanding private work can all shift your tax position.

Why Doctors Choose CruseBurke

CruseBurke works with doctors because specialist understanding makes a practical difference. You get accountants who recognise how NHS income, private fees, locum work and consultancy income fit together, and who can explain the tax consequences in plain language rather than jargon. We help keep your records organised throughout the year, so Self Assessment is based on real figures rather than estimates, and we flag the deadlines and payments on account that catch doctors out. Just as importantly, the support adapts to you. A salaried doctor with modest private income needs something very different from a GP partner or a consultant operating through a limited company, and our advice reflects that. Clear communication, sensible tax planning and dependable compliance support are at the centre of what we do.

Healthcare Focus

We support GPs, locum doctors, consultants and other medical professionals with accounting and tax matters tailored to their individual circumstances.

Every Allowable Expense Claimed

GMC and indemnity fees, royal college subscriptions, exams, courses, equipment and mileage — nothing left on the table.

NHS Pension Specialists

We calculate your pension input amount, check tapering and advise on Scheme Pays before a charge becomes a problem.

IR35 & Locum Confidence

Status reviews on your engagements and a clear answer on limited company versus sole trader for your circumstances.

Deadlines Handled for You

Returns, accounts and payroll filed on time, with reminders well in advance so penalties never happen.

Fair, Fixed Fees

One agreed monthly fee, quoted up front, with no hourly billing and no surprise invoices.

Our Simple 3-Step Process

Getting the right accounting support in place does not need to be complicated. Step one is a conversation about your circumstances: your employment status, whether you have NHS income alongside private, locum or consultancy earnings, and how your work is structured. Step two is a review of your accounting and tax requirements, covering your existing records, outstanding returns, expenses you may be able to claim, and any business structure questions worth exploring. Step three is putting the right support in place, whether that means ongoing bookkeeping and Self Assessment, annual accounts and Corporation Tax for a limited company, partnership accounts, payroll or VAT. From that point, we work with you on a continuing basis and adjust as your medical career develops.

1. Initial Consultation (It’s Free):

We begin by getting to know your practice and understanding your unique needs. This step ensures we have a clear picture of your operations and your goals.

2. Customised Plan:

Based on our initial discussion, we create a personalised plan designed specifically for you. The aim is to keep everything organised and easy to follow. You can rest assured that your numbers are being handled with expert precision.

3. Ongoing Support & Updates:

From there, we take care of the ongoing work and keep you updated with reports. You’ll always know what’s happening, and we’re always here to answer your questions, ensuring you have a clear picture of your financial health at all times.

What Makes CruseBurke Different for Doctors

What sets our work apart is the willingness to look at the whole picture rather than file a return and move on. Doctors commonly arrive with a mix of PAYE employment, self-employed locum work, private practice income, partnership profits or a limited company, and that combination needs to be handled coherently. We focus on the details that matter to medical professionals, including correct treatment of medical indemnity and professional subscriptions, sensible handling of travel and equipment costs, accurate bookkeeping for private and locum fees, and clear guidance on whether a limited company or partnership structure is worth considering. We also keep the practical side running, from Self Assessment and annual accounts to payroll, VAT and management accounts. The aim is straightforward: accounting and tax support that is accurate, understandable and genuinely useful to the way you work as a doctor.

Technology Driven

We use Xero, Quickbooks, Sage & many other online software.

Dedicated Medical Accountant

Meet, call or email the same qualified accountant who knows your practice and your pension position.

Unlimited Support

Free telephone & email support
throughout the year.

Experienced Team

Our team have over 100 years of combined experienced.

Free - Email Reminders

Never Miss any deadline with our automated email reminders.

Yes, We Are Chartered!

We’re an ICAEW, ACCA & AAT accredited Firm.

How to Switch to Our Doctor Accountants

Take a back seat and let our specialist healthcare accountants handle everything. Switching part way through the year is straightforward and you never need to speak to your old accountant:

Get in touch

Reach out to us, and we’ll discuss your needs and how we can help your healthcare practice thrive.

Letter of Engagement

We’ll send over a simple letter to formalise our partnership and get everything in motion.

Previous Accountants

If you're switching, we’ll take care of contacting your previous accountants to make the transition smooth.

We Do the Rest

From there, sit back and relax. We’ll manage your accounts, taxes, and everything in between, keeping your practice running smoothly.

FAQs

Not every doctor does, but many benefit. If your income is limited to a single NHS salary with standard PAYE and no unusual expenses, your tax affairs are relatively simple. Once private fees, locum shifts, consultancy work, partnership profits or a limited company enter the picture, the reporting requirements multiply and the risk of overpaying tax or filing something incorrect rises. An accountant can help you report accurately, claim the expenses you are entitled to and plan ahead for tax bills rather than being surprised by them.

Yes. This is one of the most common situations we deal with. Your NHS salary is taxed through PAYE, and your private or locum income is reported through Self Assessment. The key is making sure the tax already paid through PAYE is correctly offset against your total liability, that all income sources are captured, and that payments on account are anticipated. The exact position depends on your income levels, expenses and individual circumstances, so we review your figures before filing.

Commonly claimed items include medical indemnity insurance, GMC and royal college or specialist society subscriptions, professional journals, and certain training and professional development costs. Equipment used for your work, business travel and mileage may also qualify. The rules are specific about what counts as wholly and exclusively for your work, and treatment can vary between employment and self-employment, so it is worth checking each item rather than assuming.

It can do. Locum income is typically self-employed income, which means registering with HMRC, keeping records of every assignment, invoicing and tracking expenses separately from your employment income. Rates, travel between sites and equipment use all need to be recorded clearly. If locum work becomes a significant part of your income, it may also be worth reviewing whether operating through a limited company would suit your circumstances, although that decision depends on your wider position.

It depends on your circumstances, and there is no universal answer. A limited company can be appropriate for some doctors with substantial private or consultancy income, while others are better served as a sole trader or through a partnership. Factors include your total income, how profits are withdrawn, pension arrangements, IR35 considerations where relevant, and the additional administration involved. We look at your position as a whole before recommending anything.

Yes. Partnership work involves preparing partnership accounts, allocating profit shares correctly and filing the partnership return, alongside each partner's own Self Assessment. Because your personal tax position is affected by partnership profits, it makes sense to handle both together so the figures are consistent and no income is missed.

Many medical services are exempt from VAT, which means VAT registration is often not required for clinical work alone. However, VAT can become relevant if you provide certain non-exempt services, sell goods, or run activities that fall outside the exemption. Whether registration is necessary depends entirely on the nature and value of what you provide, so it is worth reviewing your specific activities rather than assuming either way.

Yes. Accounting work is well suited to remote arrangements, and most records, documents and queries can be handled digitally. What matters is that we understand your income sources, your working arrangements and your records clearly, whether that information reaches us electronically or in person. If you are considering changing accountants, we can also help manage the handover from your current firm.

Speak to an Expert

Take the Guesswork Out of Your Tax Position With Accountants for Doctors in Alnwick

Juggling NHS pay, private fees and locum income can leave you unsure whether your expenses are being claimed properly and whether your Self Assessment is right. CruseBurke can help by reviewing your income sources, keeping your bookkeeping and records in order, and preparing your tax returns accurately, with tax planning that reflects how you actually work. If you would like your circumstances looked at properly, get in touch with our team and we will talk through the next steps.