Specialist Accountants for GPs, Consultants & Locum Doctors

Accountants for Doctors in Farnborough

Specialist accounting support for doctors in Farnborough, from GPs and hospital doctors to locums, consultants and private practitioners. Whether you are juggling NHS pay with private fees, filing a Self Assessment return, or simply trying to keep your records in order, we help you understand your tax position, keep your bookkeeping current and meet your filing obligations without unnecessary stress.

4.9/5.0

Google Reviews

⭐ What Clients Say About Us

See what doctors, dentists, and care providers say about working with us.

Posted on Google Google
Jamie Fletcher profile picture
Jamie Fletcher
Google star 1Google star 2Google star 3Google star 4Google star 5Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google.
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.
Posted on Google Google
Mansur Liman profile picture
Mansur Liman
Google star 1Google star 2Google star 3Google star 4Google star 5Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google.
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
Posted on Google Google
Muna Mohamoud profile picture
Muna Mohamoud
Google star 1Google star 2Google star 3Google star 4Google star 5Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google.
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.
Posted on Google Google
Sergey M profile picture
Sergey M
Google star 1Google star 2Google star 3Google star 4Google star 5Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google.
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.
Posted on Google Google
Ebba Qureshi profile picture
Ebba Qureshi
Google star 1Google star 2Google star 3Google star 4Google star 5Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google.
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 .
Posted on Google Google
Mael Leboucher profile picture
Mael Leboucher
Google star 1Google star 2Google star 3Google star 4Google star 5Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google.
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.
Posted on Google Google
3rd Hub profile picture
3rd Hub
Google star 1Google star 2Google star 3Google star 4Google star 5Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google.
Imran provides a very dependable and straightforward accounting service. He is always responsive and professional when managing our accounts. Excellent support.
Posted on Google Google
Martin Tyrrell profile picture
Martin Tyrrell
Google star 1Google star 2Google star 3Google star 4Google star 5Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google.
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.
Posted on Google Google
Matthew Lyon profile picture
Matthew Lyon
Google star 1Google star 2Google star 3Google star 4Google star 5Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google.
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.
Verified by Trustindex
Trustindex verified badge is the Universal Symbol of Trust. Only the greatest companies can get the verified badge who has a review score above 4.5, based on customer reviews over the past 12 months. Read more

Which Doctors Do We Support?

We provide accounting and tax support for doctors across a wide range of working arrangements. That includes salaried GPs and GP partners, hospital doctors and consultants, locum doctors working through agencies or directly with practices, private practitioners running clinics or consulting rooms, and doctors who combine NHS employment with private medical income. It also covers doctors with consultancy or medico-legal income, those holding portfolio careers across several roles, and doctors approaching retirement who need to think carefully about pensions and how their income is structured. Accounting needs differ considerably depending on your circumstances. A salaried doctor on a single payroll may only need help with a straightforward Self Assessment return and a review of their allowable expenses, while a GP partner or a doctor running a private practice may need partnership accounts, bookkeeping, VAT advice and support with payroll. Locum doctors often move between employment and self-employment, which affects how income is reported and when tax is payable. A doctor with both NHS and private income sits somewhere in between, with two very different streams to reconcile. Because tax treatment depends on your employment status, income sources and business structure, we take the time to understand how you actually work before recommending an approach.

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 Services Built Around Medical Careers

Our work with doctors centres on the accounting and tax tasks that come with a medical career, and the mix of services depends entirely on how you earn. For doctors with private income, locum work or consultancy fees, Self Assessment is usually the starting point, along with accurate record keeping and support with payments on account so that tax bills do not arrive as a surprise. Where you run a private practice, we can look after bookkeeping, annual accounts, management accounts and financial reporting, as well as Corporation Tax if you operate through a limited company and VAT registration where your services fall within the scope of VAT. Payroll support is relevant for practice owners and for doctors who employ administrative staff, receptionists or locum cover. For GP partners and doctors in partnership, we can prepare partnership accounts and allocate profits correctly between partners, while also advising on the structure that best suits your circumstances. Business structure advice runs through much of this: whether sole trader, partnership or limited company status makes sense depends on your income sources, your NHS commitments and how you want to draw profits. Alongside compliance, we look at tax planning around pension contributions, expense claims and the timing of income, so that your affairs are arranged sensibly rather than simply reported after the fact.

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 Face

Medical careers rarely follow a single, simple income pattern. Doctors commonly deal with a combination of payroll, self-employment and investment income, and each element brings its own reporting requirements and deadlines.

  • Reconciling NHS and private income. NHS pay usually arrives through PAYE, while private fees, medico-legal work and consultancy income may need to be reported separately. Bringing the two together accurately matters, because HMRC is looking at your total income when it calculates the tax you owe.
  • Self Assessment and payments on account. Doctors with untaxed income need to file a return each year, and payments on account can create two larger bills rather than one. Planning for those dates is far easier than reacting to them.
  • Knowing which expenses are allowable. Medical indemnity, professional subscriptions and registration fees are common claims, but whether you can deduct them depends on whether the cost relates to employment or self-employment, and whether it was incurred wholly and exclusively for the work. Claiming the wrong items can create problems later.
  • Record keeping across several roles. Rotas, agency payslips, private invoices, mileage logs and practice expenses all need to be captured. Records built up through the year are far more reliable than a shoebox of receipts in January.
  • Choosing the right business structure. Private practice and consultancy work can be run as a sole trader, through a partnership or via a limited company, and each has different tax and administrative consequences. The right answer depends on how much private income you earn and how you want to take money out.
  • Pension considerations. NHS pension arrangements are generous but complex, and high earners can face additional tax charges. Private pension contributions are treated differently again, so they need to be considered alongside your overall position rather than in isolation.
  • VAT on private medical work. Many medical services are exempt from VAT, but not all of them, and a growing private practice can approach the registration threshold without noticing. Checking your position early avoids unwelcome surprises.
  • Practice and partnership finances. GP partners and practice owners deal with profit shares, drawings, staff costs and capital expenditure. Getting the allocation and reporting right keeps partners aligned and the practice's accounts clean.

Why Doctors Choose CruseBurke

Doctors come to CruseBurke because they want an accountant who already understands the language of NHS pay, private fees, locum work and practice finance, rather than one who needs the basics explained each year. We take a practical approach: gather the information properly, explain what it means in plain terms, and set out the deadlines and options so you can make decisions with confidence. That includes helping you keep your bookkeeping in a state that makes year-end straightforward, reviewing expenses so claims are supported, and preparing returns and accounts on a clear timetable. We also recognise that doctors work in very different ways. A consultant with a small amount of private income has different needs from a full-time locum or a GP partner managing staff and premises, and the advice we give reflects that. Clear communication sits at the centre of how we work. You should know what is being filed, when it is due and why a particular treatment applies to your situation, without jargon or vague reassurance.

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 should not feel like another administrative burden. The first step is an initial conversation about how you work and where your income comes from. That might mean a single NHS salary, a mix of NHS and private fees, locum shifts through an agency, consultancy or medico-legal income, or profits from a practice you own or partner in. We also ask about your existing records, your filing history and anything you are unsure about. The second step is a review of your accounting and tax requirements. We look at what needs to be filed and by when, how your income should be reported, whether your current structure still suits your circumstances, and where records or processes could be tightened up. If you are changing accountants, we handle the handover of information. The third step is putting the right support in place. That could be an annual Self Assessment, ongoing bookkeeping and accounts, payroll for a practice, VAT returns, or a combination of these, along with a clear picture of the deadlines ahead so nothing arrives unannounced.

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 approach apart is the way we connect the accounting detail to the way doctors actually earn. Multiple income sources are treated as the norm rather than an inconvenience, so NHS pay, private fees, locum income and consultancy earnings are brought together into a single, coherent tax position. We pay close attention to professional expenses, because medical indemnity, registration and subscription costs, training and equipment can all be relevant, but only where the rules allow. Getting that balance right protects you from both over-claiming and leaving money on the table. Beyond compliance, we look at structure. Whether sole trader, partnership or limited company status makes sense depends on your income mix, your NHS role and your plans, and it is worth reviewing as your career changes. Our bookkeeping and record-keeping support is designed to make Self Assessment and annual accounts straightforward rather than a scramble. Where you run a practice, we can handle payroll, VAT and management reporting so you have reliable figures to work from. Throughout, the aim is the same: practical, well-organised accounting support that fits around clinical work rather than competing with it.

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. If you are employed on a single NHS payroll, pay tax through PAYE and have no other income, your tax affairs may be manageable without professional help. An accountant becomes far more valuable once your circumstances include private fees, locum income, consultancy or medico-legal work, a practice or partnership interest, or a mix of employment and self-employment. At that point, the questions tend to be about what is allowable, how income should be reported, what structure suits you and when tax is actually payable. Even doctors with straightforward income sometimes use an accountant to review expenses and confirm their position.

Your NHS salary is taxed through PAYE, and your private income is usually reported through Self Assessment. The return brings both together so HMRC can calculate the correct overall liability, which may mean additional tax is due on the private earnings, and potentially on the NHS income if your total pushes you into a higher band. If tax is owed, payments on account towards the following year are often required, so the amounts and dates can differ from what you might expect. Accurate records of private fees and related expenses make the whole process far more straightforward.

Common claims include medical indemnity insurance, professional body subscriptions and registration fees, and the cost of training or equipment where it is relevant to your work. Whether a cost is deductible depends on the rules that apply to your situation, which differ between employment and self-employment, and on whether the expense was incurred wholly and exclusively for the purposes of the work. Mileage and travel between sites can also be claimed in the right circumstances, though ordinary commuting generally cannot. Because the detail matters, it is worth reviewing your expenses rather than assuming a fixed list applies to everyone.

Locum work is often treated as self-employment, particularly where you arrange your own shifts and work across different practices or trusts, although arrangements vary and some locum roles are employed positions. If your locum income is self-employed, you will usually need to register with HMRC, keep records of income and expenses, and report the profits through Self Assessment. You may also need to budget for payments on account and, in some cases, consider whether working through an intermediary affects your position. It is worth checking how each engagement is structured, because the tax treatment follows the facts.

It depends on your circumstances. A limited company can offer a different approach to how profits are extracted and may suit doctors with substantial private income, consultancy work or medico-legal earnings, particularly where profits are retained in the business. It also brings additional obligations, including annual accounts, Corporation Tax returns and payroll for directors. For doctors whose private income is modest, or whose work is largely NHS-based, sole trader or partnership status may be simpler and just as appropriate. The right answer depends on your income mix, plans and how much administrative complexity you want.

Yes. Partnership accounting typically involves preparing the practice accounts, allocating profits between partners in line with the partnership agreement, and using that information to complete each partner's Self Assessment return. Practice owners may also need payroll for staff, VAT advice, management information and support with capital expenditure and drawings. Because partnership profit shares and the underlying agreement do not always match up neatly, it helps to review the figures each year and flag anything that needs attention.

They can. Pension contributions may attract tax relief, and NHS pension arrangements have their own rules and thresholds that can create additional tax charges for higher earners. Private pension contributions are treated differently again and may affect the amount you can contribute overall. Because pension rules interact with your total income and can change, this is an area where it is worth looking at your position as a whole rather than in isolation, and reviewing it as your earnings change.

You do not need to be based close to us to work together. Documents can be shared securely and meetings held by phone or video, which suits doctors with busy rotas. If you are moving from another accountant, we can usually handle the handover by contacting your existing firm for the relevant records and confirming your position with HMRC, and you simply need to let them know you are moving. It is helpful to have your last set of accounts or tax return, your HMRC references and details of your income sources to hand when we begin.

Speak to an Expert

Let an Accountant Who Understands Medical Income Take the Pressure Off Your Tax Affairs

Balancing NHS pay with private fees, locum shifts and consultancy income can make tax reporting far more complicated than it needs to be, particularly when Self Assessment, payments on account and professional expenses all land at once. CruseBurke can help you pull those threads together through careful Self Assessment preparation, bookkeeping that keeps your records current, and clear advice on how your income should be reported. If you are ready for accounting support that fits around your clinical work, get in touch and we will talk through your circumstances.