Specialist Accountants for GPs, Consultants & Locum Doctors

Accountants for Doctors in Banstead

Specialist accounting support for doctors in Banstead, built around the way you actually work. Whether you receive NHS income, private medical fees, locum payments or a mix of all three, we help you keep your records in order, meet your Self Assessment obligations and understand the tax treatment that applies to your circumstances. From bookkeeping and professional expenses through to tax planning and business structure advice, the aim is straightforward accounting support that leaves you free to focus on patients.

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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?

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.

Our Accounting Services for Doctors

We provide accounting and tax services tailored to the practical realities of medical work. For doctors with self-employment income, that often begins with Self Assessment — preparing and filing tax returns that correctly report locum work, private consultation fees, medical reporting, teaching or examining income alongside employment income. Behind every accurate return sits good bookkeeping, so we help you keep clear records of income and expenses throughout the year rather than scrambling for paperwork each January. Where you claim allowable professional expenses, we help identify what genuinely relates to your work, such as medical indemnity cover, professional body subscriptions, registration fees, specialist equipment, and travel between sites or to temporary placements, including mileage where appropriate. Doctors working through a limited company, whether for private practice, consultancy or medico-legal work, may need annual accounts, Corporation Tax returns, payroll for salary and dividends, and consideration of VAT registration where turnover requires it. Those in partnership, such as GP partners or doctors in a shared practice, need partnership accounts and support with profit allocation and the associated tax implications. Alongside compliance, we offer tax planning and management accounts to help you understand how your income is performing, plan for tax liabilities in advance and make informed decisions about business structures, pension contributions and how your various income streams fit together. Payroll services support practices and companies that employ staff, from receptionists to clinical staff. Every service is matched to your circumstances — not every doctor needs all of them.

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 Commonly Face

Medical careers rarely follow a single, simple income pattern. The challenges below come up regularly when doctors handle their own tax affairs, and understanding them is the first step towards getting them right.

  • Multiple income sources: many doctors receive NHS salary, private fees, locum payments or medico-legal income in the same tax year. Each stream can have different tax treatment, and reporting them together accurately on a Self Assessment return requires careful record keeping rather than guesswork.
  • Self Assessment deadlines and cash flow: tax on private and locum income is often paid well after the money is earned. Without planning, doctors can find themselves facing a larger bill than expected, so setting aside funds and understanding payment on account dates matters.
  • Allowable professional expenses: medical indemnity, professional subscriptions, registration fees, specialist equipment, course costs and business travel can all be relevant, but only where they genuinely relate to your work. Claiming incorrectly carries risk; failing to claim means paying more tax than necessary.
  • Travel and mileage records: doctors frequently move between hospital sites, practices, clinics and temporary placements. Distinguishing ordinary commuting from business travel, and maintaining adequate mileage records, is one of the most commonly misunderstood areas.
  • Locum and consultancy income: locum doctors and independent consultants are effectively running a business, which brings questions about expenses, records, payment terms and whether operating through a limited company would suit them.
  • Pension considerations: NHS pension contributions, annual allowance questions and private pension arrangements can all affect your tax position. These interact with your income in ways that are easy to overlook without specialist input.
  • Record keeping and bookkeeping: receipts fade, bank statements pile up and income arrives from several payers. Poor records create stress at filing time and can mean missed deductions or inaccurate returns.
  • Business structure and partnership finances: GP partners, doctors in shared practices and those considering incorporation need to weigh up the administrative obligations and tax implications of each structure before making a decision.

Why Doctors Choose CruseBurke

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 your accounting in order does not need to be complicated. We begin with a conversation about how you work and where your income comes from — NHS salary or pensionable earnings, private fees, locum shifts, consultancy or medico-legal work, and any practice income you may receive. From there, we review your current accounting and tax position, looking at what is already in place, what deadlines and obligations apply to you, and where there may be gaps in your records or reporting. The third step is putting the right support in place: agreeing what we will handle, whether that is your Self Assessment return, bookkeeping, payroll, VAT, annual accounts or ongoing tax planning, and setting out how information will be shared and when. The detail differs from doctor to doctor, but the process itself is designed to be straightforward and clearly explained at every stage.

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

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 all your income is taxed through PAYE and you have no additional income, your tax affairs may be straightforward. However, many doctors have income that needs to be reported through Self Assessment — locum shifts, private fees, consultancy, medico-legal work, rental income or investment income — and mistakes or missed expenses can be costly. An accountant can help ensure your return is accurate, that you claim the professional expenses you are entitled to, and that you understand what you owe and when.

Typically, expenses must be wholly and exclusively incurred for the purposes of your work. For doctors, that can include medical indemnity insurance, professional body subscriptions, registration fees, relevant training and continuing professional development, specialist equipment, and business travel such as mileage between sites or to temporary placements. Whether a particular cost qualifies depends on your employment status and the nature of the expense, since the rules differ for employees and the self-employed. We review your spending and identify what can properly be claimed.

Locum income is generally treated as self-employment income and reported through Self Assessment, even if you also hold an employed NHS post. That means keeping records of fees received, tracking allowable expenses, and paying tax and National Insurance through the self-assessment system rather than PAYE. Because locum work often involves travel between multiple locations, mileage and travel records matter. We help you set up sensible bookkeeping and plan for the tax payments as they fall due.

NHS salary is usually taxed through PAYE, while private practice fees, locum payments and much self-employed medical income are reported through Self Assessment. If you have both, the two are brought together on your return, and your overall tax position — including any payments on account — is calculated on the combined figure. This is one of the main reasons doctors with mixed income benefit from having their affairs reviewed as a whole rather than separately.

It can be worth considering, but it is not automatically the right answer. Incorporation brings Corporation Tax, company accounts, payroll for salary and dividends, and potential VAT registration, along with additional administrative obligations. Whether it suits you depends on your level of profit, how you take money out of the business, your pension arrangements and your wider financial goals. We look at your specific circumstances and explain the practical implications before you decide.

Yes. Partnership and practice accounting typically involves preparing partnership accounts, allocating profits between partners, filing the relevant returns, and supporting any payroll for practice staff. We can also help with bookkeeping so the practice's figures are accurate and up to date throughout the year, and advise on VAT where it applies to the services provided. The aim is to keep the practice compliant while giving partners a clear view of performance.

Accounting support does not require you to be in the same room as your accountant. Documents and information can be shared securely, and meetings can be held by phone or video, which suits doctors working unpredictable rotas. If you are changing accountants, we can manage the transition — letting your existing firm know, obtaining the necessary records and picking up your filing obligations without unnecessary disruption.

It starts with a conversation. Tell us how you work, what income you receive and what you currently have in place, and we will review your position and explain what support would be appropriate. There is no obligation, and no two doctors receive identical advice — everything is based on your employment status, income sources, business structure and individual circumstances. From there, you decide whether to proceed.

Speak to an Expert

Let Accountants for Doctors in Banstead Take the Pressure Off Your Tax Affairs

Juggling NHS salary, private fees, locum income and Self Assessment deadlines alongside a full clinical rota leaves little time for paperwork, and it is easy for records or allowable expenses to slip through the net. CruseBurke provides accounting support built around medical careers, from preparing and filing your Self Assessment return to keeping your bookkeeping and professional expense records organised throughout the year. If you would like your circumstances reviewed and explained clearly, get in touch with our team and we will talk through the options that suit how you work.