Specialist Accountants for GPs, Consultants & Locum Doctors

Accountants for Doctors in Fleet

Specialist accounting support built around the way doctors actually work. Whether you are a GP, hospital doctor, consultant, locum or private practitioner in Fleet, we help you keep your financial affairs in order — from Self Assessment and record keeping to reporting NHS and private income, bookkeeping and meeting your tax compliance obligations. You focus on patients; we help you make sense of the numbers.

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⭐ What Clients Say About Us

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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?

Our accounting services for doctors are designed for the many different ways medical professionals earn their income. That includes salaried hospital doctors and GPs, consultants with NHS and private commitments, locum doctors moving between contracts, private practitioners running their own clinics, and doctors who combine several streams of medical work at once. The accounting and tax treatment of each arrangement can differ significantly. A salaried doctor with a small private income has very different reporting needs from a locum working through their own limited company, or a partner in a medical practice with practice accounts, payroll and VAT to consider. Similarly, NHS pension contributions, medical indemnity cover and professional subscriptions may be handled differently depending on whether the income is employed or self-employed. We start by understanding how you work and what you earn, then build accounting support around that reality rather than applying a one-size-fits-all 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.

Our Accounting and Tax Services for Doctors in Fleet

We provide a range of accounting and tax services for doctors, tailored to the income sources and structures involved in your work. For doctors with private or locum income, that typically means Self Assessment tax returns that bring together NHS pay, private fees, locum shifts and consultancy work accurately in one place, supported by organised bookkeeping and a clear record of allowable expenses such as medical indemnity, professional subscriptions, training and development costs, equipment and business mileage. Where you trade through a limited company — common for locum work and private consultancy — we can prepare annual accounts, statutory filings and Corporation Tax computations, and advise on payroll and VAT registration where your turnover and activities make it relevant. For those in partnership or running a medical practice, we can assist with partnership accounts, profit allocation, payroll for practice staff, VAT and management accounts that give you visibility over practice performance. Alongside compliance, we offer practical tax planning and business structure advice — helping you consider whether sole trader, partnership or limited company status suits your circumstances, how to plan for tax liabilities when income fluctuates, and how pension contributions interact with your overall tax position. Every engagement is scoped around your individual circumstances, since the right answer depends on your employment status, income mix and future plans.

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 in Fleet May Face

Medical careers rarely follow a single, simple financial path. The challenges below are common considerations for doctors, though how far each one applies will depend on your employment status, income sources and business structure.

  • Multiple income sources in one tax year — many doctors earn from NHS employment, private fees, locum shifts or consultancy at the same time, and each source can be taxed differently. Bringing them together correctly reduces the risk of errors, duplications or an unexpected liability.
  • Knowing when Self Assessment applies — doctors with untaxed private, locum or consultancy income generally need to report it through Self Assessment, even where tax has already been deducted on part of their earnings. Identifying this early avoids surprises.
  • Claiming the right professional expenses — medical indemnity cover, professional subscriptions, training and professional development, equipment and business travel may all be claimable in the right circumstances, but the rules differ between employed and self-employed work and are easy to get wrong.
  • Keeping records across the year — receipts, mileage logs, timesheets and invoices from several sources can quickly become disorganised, which makes accurate returns harder and increases the chance of legitimate expenses being overlooked.
  • Pension considerations — NHS pension contributions, annual allowance questions and any private pension arrangements can affect your tax position, particularly where income varies or additional private earnings sit alongside NHS service.
  • Choosing an appropriate business structure — working as a sole trader, within a partnership or through a limited company changes how you are taxed, how accounts are prepared and what compliance obligations apply, so the decision deserves proper consideration.
  • Planning around irregular income — locum work and fluctuating private commitments can produce uneven earnings, making cash flow and tax planning genuinely important rather than an afterthought.
  • Practice and partnership finances — doctors involved in running a practice often need to manage partner profit shares, staff payroll, VAT and management reporting alongside their own personal tax affairs.

Why Doctors in Fleet Choose CruseBurke

Doctors choose CruseBurke because we understand that medical income does not fit neatly into a standard accounting template. We take the time to learn how you work — your NHS role, private practice, locum contracts or consultancy arrangements — and then handle the accounting and tax work around it. That means Self Assessment returns that reflect your real income mix, bookkeeping that keeps your records organised and audit-ready, and advice on expenses and structures that is grounded in your circumstances rather than generic checklists. Our approach is practical and clear: we explain what is required, why it matters and what information we need from you, in plain English rather than jargon. Whether you are employed, self-employed or operating through a limited company, or a combination of these, we aim to make compliance straightforward and give you a reliable point of contact for questions about your tax position as your career and income evolve.

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 for Doctors

Getting the right accounting support should not add to your workload. First, we start with a conversation about how you work — your NHS post, private practice, locum shifts, consultancy work or any combination of these — along with your current income sources, business structure and any existing accounting arrangements. Second, we review your accounting and tax requirements: how your income is taxed, whether Self Assessment, limited company accounts, partnership accounts, payroll or VAT are relevant, what records you hold and where there may be gaps or deadlines to address. Third, we put appropriate support in place — agreeing what we will handle, setting up a clear process for sharing records and information, and confirming how and when we will communicate with you going forward. From there, we manage the ongoing work and stay available as your circumstances change, whether that means a new locum contract, a move into private practice or a change in how your income is structured.

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 focus on medical income in all its forms. We recognise that a doctor’s tax position is shaped by the interaction between employed NHS income, self-employed private or locum earnings, consultancy fees and any practice or partnership interests — and that the accounting treatment of each element is not interchangeable. Rather than treating your return as a single figure to be filed, we look at how the pieces fit together: which expenses are genuinely allowable and supported by records, whether your current structure remains appropriate as your private work grows, how bookkeeping can be kept simple and consistent throughout the year, and how Self Assessment and any company or partnership obligations interlink. We also appreciate the practical side of working with doctors — limited time, records arriving in different formats, and income that can change from one year to the next. Our role is to bring order to that, keep you informed of what is due, and provide advice you can act on, without overcomplicating the process.

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 doctor with only taxed employment income may have a relatively straightforward position, but once you add private fees, locum shifts, consultancy income, a practice interest or a limited company, the reporting and planning requirements grow quickly. An accountant can help ensure all income sources are reported correctly, that legitimate professional expenses are claimed, and that you are aware of upcoming obligations rather than discovering them after a deadline has passed.

Not always, but salaried doctors often do for reasons beyond their main salary. If you receive untaxed income from private work, locum shifts, consultancy, rental income or certain other sources, or if your tax affairs are not fully covered by PAYE, a return is usually required. The rules are specific and depend on your individual position, so it is worth checking rather than assuming either way.

NHS employment income is normally taxed through PAYE, with tax deducted at source, whereas private practice and consultancy income is typically self-employed income that you report yourself. Where both exist together, the private element can push your overall tax position into a different bracket and may affect what you owe on income already taxed. Bringing both strands together in one place gives a clearer picture of your actual liability.

Potential claims often include medical indemnity and professional indemnity cover, professional body subscriptions, training and professional development that maintains or updates your existing skills, specialist equipment, and business travel or mileage where journeys are genuinely for work purposes. What is allowable depends on whether the expense relates to employed or self-employed work, and on your individual circumstances, so it should be assessed rather than assumed.

Locum work usually involves reporting self-employed income, keeping careful records of shifts, agencies, travel and expenses, and setting aside money for tax as you go rather than at the end. Many locum doctors also ask whether working through a limited company would suit them better than working as a sole trader, which depends on your level of earnings, how you contract with agencies and your longer-term plans.

There is no single answer, because it depends on your income levels, how you are engaged, whether IR35 considerations apply and your personal financial goals. A limited company can suit some doctors and bring additional administration and compliance obligations, while others are better served remaining self-employed. This is a decision worth reviewing with an accountant who understands medical income specifically.

Yes. Much of the accounting process can be handled remotely, with documents and records shared securely online and conversations held by phone or video call. Many doctors find this easier to fit around clinical commitments, and it does not prevent you from receiving the same level of review and advice as an in-person arrangement.

It usually begins with a conversation about your circumstances, income sources and what you need help with. From there, we can review your current position and explain what needs to happen next, including contacting your existing accountant for the relevant records where you would like us to. If you are unsure whether you need to change, an initial discussion is often enough to clarify your options.

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Take the Pressure Off Your Tax and Finances — Accountants for Doctors in Fleet

If you are juggling NHS payslips, private fees, locum timesheets and a growing pile of receipts, you are not alone — and you do not have to manage it all yourself. CruseBurke provides accounting and tax support for doctors in Fleet, including Self Assessment that brings every income source together accurately and bookkeeping that keeps your records organised throughout the year. If you would like a clearer picture of your position and a straightforward way forward, we would be glad to have an initial conversation about how you work and what you need.