Specialist Accountants for GPs, Consultants & Locum Doctors

Accountants for Doctors in Folkestone

CruseBurke provides accounting and tax support for doctors in Folkestone who want their financial affairs handled with the same precision they bring to their medical work. Whether you are a GP, hospital doctor, consultant, locum or private practitioner, we help you make sense of Self Assessment, NHS and private income, bookkeeping and tax compliance, so your records stay organised and your tax position stays clear.

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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 in Folkestone?

Doctors are not a single group when it comes to tax and accounting. A salaried hospital doctor paid entirely through PAYE has a very different position from a locum billing agencies, a GP partner sharing practice profits, or a consultant building a private practice alongside NHS work. We support GPs, hospital doctors and consultants, locum and salaried doctors, private practitioners, and doctors who combine NHS and private work in a variety of arrangements. Your accounting needs can depend on how many income sources you have, whether you work through a partnership, limited company or as a sole trader, how much of your income is private rather than NHS, and the expenses you incur to do your job. Because of that, we take the time to understand your particular mix of NHS income, private medical income, locum or consultancy income, and any other professional activity before recommending how your accounts and tax returns should be handled.

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

Our work for doctors centres on the areas that create the most complexity. Self Assessment sits at the heart of it for many doctors, particularly where income arrives from more than one source, and we prepare and review returns with your NHS, private, locum or consultancy income properly accounted for. We also handle bookkeeping and record keeping, annual accounts, partnership accounts where you share practice profits, Corporation Tax and payroll if you operate through a limited company, VAT registration and returns where your turnover or activities require it, and management accounts if you want a clearer view of how a private practice or consultancy is performing. Alongside the compliance work, we provide tax planning and business structure advice, helping you consider whether a sole trader, partnership or limited company arrangement suits your circumstances, how professional expenses and pension contributions may be treated, and how to keep your affairs organised as your medical career develops.

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 Folkestone May Face

Doctors often have to manage more financial moving parts than a standard tax return suggests. A few of the areas where accounting support tends to make the biggest difference include:

  • Multiple income sources on one tax return. Combining NHS salary, private fees, locum shifts or consultancy income means several sets of figures need to be brought together accurately, and omissions or double counting are easy to make without a clear system.
  • Understanding what counts as an allowable professional expense. Medical indemnity insurance, professional subscriptions, training and professional development, equipment, and travel or mileage to different sites can all be relevant, but the treatment depends on your employment status and whether the cost was incurred wholly and exclusively for your work.
  • Getting Self Assessment right on time. Deadlines do not move for a busy rota, and penalties for late filing or payment apply regardless of how demanding your clinical schedule has been.
  • Locum and consultancy income. Where you invoice for your services, income may be taxed differently from salary, and you may also need to consider how expenses, insurance and record keeping should be handled.
  • Choosing and reviewing a business structure. Whether you work as a sole trader, within a partnership or through a limited company affects how you are taxed, what accounts you must prepare and how profits are taken.
  • Pension considerations. Annual allowance and contribution questions can be relevant for doctors with higher earnings or a mix of NHS and private work, and these need to be considered alongside your wider tax position rather than in isolation.
  • Partnership and practice finances. GP partners and doctors in partnership arrangements need clear profit allocation, accurate partnership accounts and transparency between partners.
  • Record keeping throughout the year. Keeping receipts, invoices and income records organised as you go makes the year-end process far less stressful than reconstructing twelve months of activity at the last minute.

Why Doctors Choose CruseBurke

Doctors come to us because they want an accountant who understands how medical income actually works rather than one who treats them as a straightforward salary case. We take the time to establish where your income comes from, how it is paid, and what you spend in the course of your work, then build an approach around those facts. That means clear explanations of the tax treatment rather than jargon, well-maintained records, and returns and accounts prepared with proper attention to detail. We also keep communication practical and straightforward — you should be able to ask a question about your expenses, your structure or your tax position and get a useful answer, not a lecture. Because doctors work in so many different ways, our support is shaped around your circumstances rather than a fixed template, and it adapts as your career and income sources change.

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 in place should not add to an already full schedule. The first step is a conversation about your circumstances — your role, your NHS income, any private, locum or consultancy work, your business structure if you have one, and what you want from an accountant. From there we review your accounting and tax requirements, identifying what needs to be filed, when, and what information we will need from you, along with any areas such as allowable expenses, VAT or pension considerations that deserve attention. The final step is putting that support in place: we agree how records will be shared, set out responsibilities on both sides, and begin handling the returns, accounts and bookkeeping that apply to you. If your circumstances change later, the arrangement can be reviewed to match.

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 focus on the detail that makes medical finances different. A doctor earning an NHS salary alone, a locum invoicing several trusts, a consultant with private fees to declare, and a GP partner drawing from practice profits all require different handling, and the same set of advice will not fit each of them. We look at how your income is structured, how your professional expenses arise, whether your current business structure still makes sense, and how your Self Assessment, bookkeeping and compliance obligations fit together. Where relevant, we consider VAT, payroll, Corporation Tax and partnership accounts so nothing is left to chance. The result is an accounting relationship built on understanding your working life, keeping your records clean, and helping you stay on top of your tax position as your career evolves.

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 your only income is a salary taxed through PAYE and you have no side income, no significant expenses to claim and no complexity in your affairs, you may not need ongoing support. The picture changes if you have private fees, locum or consultancy income, a partnership interest, a limited company, rental income or higher earnings that bring pension and allowance questions into play. Where you have more than one income source or an ongoing Self Assessment obligation, having an accountant review your position can help you avoid errors and missed reliefs.

Yes. Combining NHS salary with private medical income is a common situation, and the main challenge is making sure both are reported accurately in the right places on your return. We gather the figures from your payslips and P60 alongside your private income records, account for any tax already paid through PAYE, and prepare the return so your overall liability is calculated correctly. Where you have expenses relating to your private work, we look at whether they are allowable before including them.

It depends on your employment status and the nature of the cost. Medical indemnity insurance, professional body subscriptions, relevant training and professional development, equipment, and business travel or mileage can all be candidates, but the rules differ between employment and self-employment, and a cost must generally be incurred wholly and exclusively for the purposes of the work. Some expenses are restricted or not allowable at all. We review what you have spent and advise on what can properly be claimed rather than making assumptions.

Locum work is often paid through invoices rather than payroll, which usually means you are responsible for reporting that income and paying tax and National Insurance yourself. Depending on how you work, you might operate as a sole trader, a partner or through a limited company, and each route carries different accounting and filing obligations. We can help you decide on an appropriate structure, keep records of your income and expenses, and deal with the returns or accounts that follow from it.

There is no single answer, because it depends on your level of private income, how you are engaged by clients, how much you need to draw from the business, and what you want from your pension and wider tax position. Incorporation can bring different administrative obligations, including accounts, Corporation Tax and payroll, and in some cases it may not be advantageous at all. We look at your circumstances and explain the practical implications of each option so you can make an informed decision.

VAT registration depends on your turnover and the nature of the services you provide, and healthcare services are treated differently from some other activities. Because the position varies, it is worth reviewing before you approach any registration threshold rather than after. We can look at your income streams and advise on whether registration is required or appropriate, and handle VAT returns if you are registered.

We can work with doctors remotely, sharing documents electronically and communicating in whatever way suits your schedule, including around clinical commitments. If you already have an accountant, moving across is usually straightforward — we ask for your authorisation to act and request the relevant information from your existing adviser, then review your position before your next filing deadline. It helps to start the process with some time to spare before a return or accounts deadline falls due.

It depends on your circumstances, but typically we ask for details of your income sources, your payslips and P60 or P45 if you are employed, records of any private, locum or consultancy income, a summary of expenses you believe are relevant, and information about any business structure, partnership or company you are involved in. If you are registered for Self Assessment, your Unique Taxpayer Reference is also needed. Once we understand what applies to you, we will set out a clear list of what to send and when.

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Take the Stress Out of Your Tax Affairs With Accountants for Doctors in Folkestone

If juggling NHS income, private fees and locum or consultancy work has left your records in a muddle, CruseBurke can help bring order to it. We prepare Self Assessment returns that properly account for multiple income sources and advise on allowable professional expenses such as medical indemnity and subscriptions, so your tax position reflects your actual working life. Speak with our team about your circumstances and we will explain the practical next steps for getting your accounting in order.