Specialist Accountants for GPs, Consultants & Locum Doctors

Accountants for Doctors in Exmouth

Specialist accounting support for doctors in Exmouth, built around the realities of medical work. Whether you are a GP, hospital doctor, consultant, locum or private practitioner, we can help you keep accurate records, manage Self Assessment, report NHS and private income correctly, and plan your tax position with confidence. From day-to-day bookkeeping to annual accounts and wider tax planning, we translate complex rules into clear, practical next steps so you can focus on patients rather than paperwork.

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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?

Accounting needs vary considerably across the medical profession, and the right approach depends on how you are paid, how you are structured and how many income streams you have. We support GPs working within practices or as partners, hospital doctors and consultants on salaried contracts, locum doctors moving between engagements, private practitioners running clinics or consulting rooms, and doctors who combine NHS employment with private or medico-legal work. A salaried doctor with one employer may simply need a straightforward Self Assessment return and guidance on allowable professional expenses, while a locum may need support with variable income, travel and mileage records, and timing of tax payments. Doctors in partnership often need help with partnership accounts, profit allocation and practice finances, and those operating through a limited company may require annual accounts, Corporation Tax returns, payroll and dividend planning. If you hold a clinical role alongside teaching, research, publishing or advisory work, that additional income also needs to be captured accurately. Because treatment depends on employment status, income source, business structure and individual circumstances, we take time to understand your particular mix before recommending anything.

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

We provide accounting and tax support shaped around medical careers, so the work reflects how doctors actually earn. That typically includes Self Assessment tax returns covering NHS income, private medical fees, locum earnings, consultancy income and other professional sources, along with the bookkeeping and record keeping that sits behind them. Where you run a practice or consultancy, we can prepare annual accounts, management accounts and financial reporting, and handle Corporation Tax returns, VAT registration and returns, and payroll for you and any staff. For doctors in partnership, we can assist with partnership accounts, profit shares and the related tax returns. We also advise on business structure, including whether a limited company, partnership or sole trader arrangement suits your circumstances, and how that interacts with NHS pension considerations and employment income. Tax planning forms part of the picture too, looking at the timing of income, pension contributions where relevant, and claims for allowable professional expenses such as medical indemnity, professional subscriptions, training and professional development costs, equipment, and travel and mileage. The aim is straightforward: accurate compliance, organised records and advice you can act on.

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 Often Face

Medical careers rarely follow a single, simple financial pattern, and that complexity shows up in the accounting. These are some of the areas doctors most often need help with.

  • Multiple income sources arriving at once. NHS pay, private fees, locum invoices and consultancy income can all land in the same tax year, and each may be reported differently. Keeping track of what has been earned and what has already been taxed is essential to avoid errors.
  • Self Assessment and payment deadlines. Doctors with untaxed income must report it through Self Assessment, and payments on account can make cash flow harder to manage when earnings fluctuate. Missing deadlines can lead to penalties that are entirely avoidable with proper planning.
  • Claiming allowable professional expenses correctly. Medical indemnity insurance, professional subscriptions, training and professional development, specialist equipment and mileage are commonly claimable, but only where the rules are met. Claiming too little wastes money; claiming too much invites questions.
  • Pension considerations. NHS pension contributions, annual allowance issues and decisions about additional private pension saving can affect both your tax position and your long-term planning. These need to be considered alongside your other income rather than in isolation.
  • Record keeping across busy weeks. Locum shifts, private sessions and travel between sites generate a lot of small transactions. Without a consistent system, receipts get lost and the year-end becomes far more stressful than it needs to be.
  • Choosing the right business structure. Whether to work as a sole trader, in partnership or through a limited company depends on your income levels, your plans and your tax position. The wrong structure can add cost and complexity.
  • Practice and partnership finances. Doctors in partnership or running a practice have to deal with profit shares, staff payroll, VAT where applicable and the interaction between practice profits and personal tax.
  • Keeping personal and professional finances separate. When income and expenses flow through personal accounts, it becomes difficult to produce accurate figures for tax returns or to understand how the business is actually performing.

Why Doctors Choose CruseBurke

Doctors choose CruseBurke because they want an accountant who already understands the shape of a medical career. That means recognising the difference between NHS income and private fees, knowing how locum work and consultancy arrangements are treated, and appreciating how professional expenses such as indemnity cover and subscriptions fit into the wider picture. We combine that specialist understanding with clear communication, explaining what is required and why, without unnecessary jargon. Our approach is organised and proactive: we help you put sensible bookkeeping in place, keep your records tidy, and stay on top of filing obligations so deadlines do not creep up. Whether you are a salaried doctor with a single additional income stream or a consultant running a private practice through a limited company, we adapt our support to your structure rather than forcing you into a template. The result is accounting and tax advice that is practical, accurate and relevant to the way you work.

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 an initial conversation where we learn about your role, your income sources and your structure. That might include NHS salary, private fees, locum shifts, consultancy income, partnership profit shares or a limited company, and it helps us understand what you need from the outset. Step two is a review of your accounting and tax requirements, covering your Self Assessment position, bookkeeping records, any outstanding filings, allowable professional expenses and the business structure you are working through, so nothing is missed. Step three is putting appropriate support in place, whether that is preparing and filing your tax return, managing bookkeeping and payroll, handling annual accounts and Corporation Tax, or providing ongoing tax planning as your circumstances change. From there, we keep in touch and adapt as your medical work evolves.

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 way we connect medical circumstances to accounting treatment rather than treating them as separate subjects. A consultant with private practice income, for example, has very different reporting needs from a locum doctor with weekly timesheets, and both differ from a GP partner sharing profits in a practice. We take the time to map your income streams and obligations accurately, then build the compliance work around them. That includes preparing Self Assessment returns that correctly reflect NHS and private income, advising on allowable professional expenses such as medical indemnity, subscriptions, training costs and mileage, and supporting business structures that genuinely suit your plans. Where you operate through a limited company or partnership, we handle the accounts, Corporation Tax, payroll and VAT requirements that come with it. Just as importantly, we keep the communication clear and the records organised, so you always know where things stand and what is coming next. Our support is tailored, not off the shelf, because no two doctors have exactly the same financial profile.

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. A salaried doctor whose tax is fully handled through PAYE may not need much beyond occasional advice, but as soon as you have untaxed income — locum work, private fees, consultancy, partnership profits or investment income — a Self Assessment return is usually required. An accountant helps ensure that return is accurate, that allowable professional expenses are claimed correctly, and that your tax position is planned rather than reactive. Doctors with limited companies, practice partnerships or VAT obligations generally benefit most.

Commonly claimed items include medical indemnity insurance, professional body subscriptions, required training and professional development, specialist equipment and uniform, and business mileage or travel between work sites. Whether a particular cost qualifies depends on the rules and on whether it was incurred wholly and exclusively for your work, and ordinary commuting is generally not allowable. Because the detail matters, it is worth keeping clear records and discussing specific claims with your accountant.

Locum income is usually treated as self-employed income where you are engaged on a freelance basis, which means it is reported through Self Assessment and taxed after allowable expenses are deducted. Tax is not normally deducted at source, so you need to budget for the eventual bill and for payments on account. Keeping a simple record of shifts, fees and expenses throughout the year makes the return far easier to prepare.

Yes. Combining NHS employment income with private practice fees, medico-legal work or consultancy is common, and each source needs to be reported correctly. We can bring them together into a single Self Assessment position, check that pension contributions and expenses are treated properly, and look at how the overall mix affects your tax. The right approach depends on your specific income levels and structure.

It can be worth considering, but it is not automatically the right answer. A limited company may suit some doctors with substantial private or consultancy income, while others are better served as a sole trader or through a partnership arrangement. The decision depends on your income levels, your long-term plans, pension considerations and the tax treatment of each option. We can talk through the practical implications before you commit to anything.

At a minimum, you should retain records of all income received, whether from NHS pay, private fees, locum invoices or consultancy work, along with receipts and evidence for expenses you intend to claim. Mileage logs, bank statements and invoices all help. A digital bookkeeping system can make this far more manageable, and keeping records up to date during the year avoids a scramble at filing time.

Yes. Much of the accounting work we do for doctors is handled through secure digital document sharing, online meetings and cloud bookkeeping, which fits well around clinical schedules. You do not need to visit an office to receive proper support, and we can arrange contact around your working patterns.

Changing accountants is usually straightforward. We can contact your existing accountant to request the relevant handover information, review your current position and identify any outstanding filings or deadlines, then take over the compliance work. We will explain what is needed from you at each stage so the transition stays simple.

Speak to an Expert

Make Your Medical Income Easier to Manage with Specialist Accountants for Doctors in Exmouth

When NHS pay, private fees, locum shifts and consultancy income all land in the same year, keeping tax accurate and records organised can quickly become overwhelming. CruseBurke helps doctors bring those strands together through Self Assessment preparation, bookkeeping and practical advice on allowable professional expenses. If you would like your accounting handled with a proper understanding of medical work, get in touch and we will talk through your circumstances.