Specialist Accountants for GPs, Consultants & Locum Doctors

Accountants for Doctors in Ashtead

Doctors in Ashtead often juggle NHS pay, private fees, locum shifts and consultancy work, and each income stream can carry its own tax treatment. As specialist accountants for doctors, we help you keep clear financial records, complete your Self Assessment accurately and plan ahead, so your accounting and tax position stays organised throughout the year rather than becoming a last-minute scramble.

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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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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?

We provide accounting services for doctors across a wide range of working arrangements, because the tax and reporting picture looks very different depending on how you earn. A salaried GP with NHS pension contributions, for example, may need little more than a straightforward Self Assessment return with the right expense claims, while a consultant who also runs a private practice may be dealing with two sets of income, separate bookkeeping and questions about whether a limited company or partnership structure suits them better. Locum doctors frequently work through agencies or direct contracts and need help tracking varied income and allowable costs. Private practitioners may need VAT and payroll advice if they employ staff or reach the registration threshold. Many doctors combine several of these elements at once, moving between salaried work, locum shifts, private clinics and medicolegal or consultancy activity within a single tax year. Wherever you sit on that spectrum, the aim is the same: accounting support that reflects your actual circumstances rather than 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 Built Around Medical Careers

Our work with doctors centres on the areas that cause the most confusion and admin. Self Assessment is usually the starting point, particularly where you have NHS income alongside private fees, locum earnings or consultancy payments, and we make sure each source is reported correctly with the expenses you are entitled to claim. For doctors who run a private practice or a limited company, we prepare annual accounts and Corporation Tax computations, handle bookkeeping and management accounts, and deal with payroll if you employ reception or administrative staff. VAT advice matters where private medical services, medicolegal work or consultancy income push you towards registration, or where you are already registered and want the reporting handled cleanly. We also advise on business structures, comparing sole trader, partnership and limited company arrangements so you understand the practical and tax implications of each before committing. Partnership accounts and profit share calculations come up regularly for doctors in joint practices. Alongside compliance, we look at forward tax planning, covering matters such as pension contributions, timing of income and the treatment of professional costs, so decisions are made with the tax consequences in view rather than after the event.

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.

The Accounting and Tax Challenges Doctors Commonly Face

Medical careers rarely follow a single, tidy income pattern, and that is where most accounting difficulties begin. These are the areas doctors most often ask us about.

  • Multiple income sources: NHS salary, private fees, locum payments, teaching, research and medicolegal work frequently arrive in the same tax year, and each stream needs to be identified, recorded and reported separately on your tax return.
  • Self Assessment accuracy: HMRC expects all taxable income to be declared, and it is easy to overlook a locum payment, a private consultation fee or a small consultancy invoice when records are scattered across payslips, bank statements and agency remittances.
  • Allowable professional expenses: Medical indemnity insurance, professional body subscriptions such as GMC and royal college fees, and certain training costs are often claimable, but the rules are specific and the wrong claim can create problems later.
  • Medical indemnity and subscriptions: These are recurring, sometimes substantial costs, and knowing which are allowable against which income source affects the tax relief you actually receive.
  • Travel and mileage: Distinguishing between ordinary commuting and travel to temporary or multiple work locations is a common sticking point, and the distinction has a direct effect on the claim.
  • Pension considerations: NHS pension contributions, annual allowance questions and private pension arrangements interact with your taxable income in ways that are worth reviewing before the end of the tax year rather than afterwards.
  • Record keeping throughout the year: Receipts, mileage logs and income records kept consistently make the tax return straightforward, while a shoebox of paperwork in January tends to mean missed claims and avoidable stress.
  • Business structure decisions: Doctors moving into private practice, joining a partnership or forming a limited company face genuine questions about tax treatment, profit extraction and administrative obligations that deserve proper advice.
  • Tax deadlines and cash flow: Payments on account can catch doctors by surprise when private income grows, so understanding what is due and when helps you plan rather than react.

Why Doctors Choose CruseBurke as Their Accountants

Doctors come to us because their financial affairs need more than a generic tax return service. We take the time to understand how you actually work, whether that is a single NHS post, a portfolio of locum contracts, a growing private practice or a mixture of all three, and we build the accounting support around that reality. That means your income is recorded properly, your expense claims are considered carefully, and your returns are prepared in good time rather than under pressure. We explain things in plain language, so the difference between an allowable cost and a personal one, or the reason a particular structure might suit you, is something you can actually follow and make decisions about. Just as importantly, we keep your records organised and your compliance obligations in view across the year, and we are straightforward about what we need from you and when. If your circumstances change, whether through a new contract, a move into private work or a change in how you are paid, the accounting can adapt with you.

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 should not feel like another administrative burden. Step one is a conversation about your circumstances: how you are employed, which income sources you have, whether you work as a locum, run a private practice, hold a consultancy role or combine several of these. We also ask about your existing records, deadlines and any concerns you already have. Step two is a review of your accounting and tax requirements, where we look at what needs to be filed, what may be missing from your current approach and where there are opportunities to organise things better, covering areas such as Self Assessment, expense claims, bookkeeping and structure. Step three is putting that support in place, agreeing who handles what, setting up a sensible way to share information and then managing your ongoing accounting and compliance so the deadlines are met and your records stay in order. You will know what is happening at each stage and what is expected of you.

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

The difference lies in how we approach the work rather than in a list of promises. Doctors rarely have a simple tax position, and we treat the complexity as normal. We look at every income stream in context, checking that NHS earnings, private fees, locum income and consultancy payments are treated correctly and that the associated costs, from indemnity cover to subscription fees and equipment, are considered properly. We keep bookkeeping practical and proportionate, so you are not buried in paperwork but still have records that stand up to scrutiny. On Self Assessment, we focus on accuracy and on making the most of legitimate reliefs within the rules, and where business structures are in play, whether that is a partnership or a limited company, we explain the implications clearly rather than pushing a particular route. Tax planning is handled as an ongoing conversation tied to your career, so that pension decisions, income timing and structural choices are considered together. The result is accounting support that is specific to medicine rather than adapted from something else.

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

It depends on your circumstances. If you are a salaried doctor with a single NHS employer and straightforward tax affairs, your position may be relatively simple, though you will still want to be confident that medical indemnity, professional subscriptions and other allowable costs are being claimed correctly. Where an accountant tends to add most value is when your income comes from more than one source, for example NHS pay plus private fees, locum shifts, consultancy or medicolegal work. Multiple income streams increase the chance of errors, missed expenses and unexpected tax bills, and professional support helps keep all of it accurate and organised.

Your NHS salary is normally taxed through PAYE, but private fees, locum payments and consultancy income usually need to be reported on a Self Assessment tax return alongside it. The return brings the different sources together so HMRC can calculate the correct overall liability. In practice, this means keeping clear records of private income and the costs associated with earning it, and being aware that once your total income rises you may be asked to make payments on account towards the following year. The precise treatment depends on your individual position, which is why we review it rather than applying a standard approach.

Commonly claimed costs include medical indemnity insurance, professional body subscriptions such as GMC and royal college fees, and certain training or professional development costs where they are relevant to your existing work. Equipment, professional books and travel to temporary or multiple work locations may also be allowable in the right circumstances. What matters is that the cost is incurred wholly and exclusively for the purposes of your work and that it is claimed against the correct income source. Some costs are clearly allowable, others sit in greyer territory, and we assess each one against the rules rather than assuming.

Locum income is generally treated as self-employed earnings if you are engaged on that basis, rather than as employment income, which means it is reported on a Self Assessment return and you are responsible for the associated tax and National Insurance. You will usually want to keep records of each engagement, the income received, and expenses such as travel and indemnity cover. Where locum work sits alongside a salaried NHS post or private practice, the combination needs to be reported carefully. The engagement terms matter, because they influence how the income is classified.

There is no single answer, because it depends on your level of private income, how you want to extract profits, your pension position and how much administrative work you are willing to take on. A limited company can suit some doctors with substantial private or consultancy earnings, while a sole trader or partnership arrangement may be simpler and more appropriate for others. IR35 rules also need to be considered where contracts are involved. We talk through the practical and tax implications of each option so you can make an informed decision rather than following a general rule of thumb.

Yes, where those obligations apply. Many private medical services are exempt from VAT, but not all activities are treated the same way, and medicolegal or consultancy work can sit outside the exemption. If you employ reception, administrative or clinical staff, payroll needs to be run correctly with the appropriate deductions reported to HMRC. We assess whether VAT registration is required or advisable in your case and, where you are registered, handle the reporting. Payroll, bookkeeping and management accounts are often handled alongside your annual accounts.

Many doctors find remote accounting support convenient because it fits around clinical rotas and unpredictable working patterns. Records can be shared securely online, meetings can be held by video or phone, and there is no need for your accounting arrangements to depend on when you happen to be free during office hours. If you would prefer to meet in person, that can be discussed as part of the initial conversation. The practical setup is agreed with you at the outset so it works with your schedule rather than against it.

It starts with a conversation about how you work and what you need. We will ask about your employment arrangements, the income sources you have, whether you operate as a sole trader, partner or limited company, and what is currently causing you difficulty or uncertainty. From there we review your existing records and filing position, identify anything outstanding, and set out how the ongoing accounting support would work. If you are currently with another accountant, we can manage the handover and liaise with them so the transition is orderly and nothing is missed.

Speak to an Expert

Take the guesswork out of your tax position with specialist accountants for doctors in Ashtead. Clear advice, organised records, no last-minute panic.

If your income arrives from several directions at once, whether that is NHS pay, private consultation fees, locum work or consultancy, keeping track of it all while staying on top of Self Assessment can quickly become unmanageable. CruseBurke supports doctors with accurate tax returns, careful review of allowable expenses such as medical indemnity and professional subscriptions, and practical bookkeeping that keeps your records in order throughout the year. If you would like your accounting and tax affairs handled with a proper understanding of how doctors actually work, get in touch and we will talk through your circumstances.