Specialist Accountants for GPs, Consultants & Locum Doctors

Accountants for Doctors in Hawarden

CruseBurke provides specialist accounting and tax support for doctors in Hawarden, helping you stay on top of Self Assessment, NHS and private income, locum and consultancy earnings, bookkeeping and compliance. Whether you are a GP, hospital doctor, consultant or private practitioner, we translate complicated tax rules into clear, practical next steps.

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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?

Doctors rarely fit neatly into a single tax category, so our accounting support for doctors in Hawarden is built around your actual working arrangements rather than a one-size-fits-all template. We work with GPs and GP locums, hospital doctors and consultants, salaried doctors, private practitioners running their own clinics, and doctors who combine NHS employment with private fees or medico-legal work. A doctor on a single NHS payroll has very different reporting needs from a locum invoicing several practices, or a consultant receiving partnership profit share alongside private income. Your position can also change year to year — a training rotation, a new private clinic, or a move into a partnership all affect how income is taxed, what expenses can be claimed, and which deadlines apply. We take the time to map your income sources, contracts and business structure before recommending an approach, so the advice reflects your circumstances rather than an assumption about what doctors in Hawarden typically do.

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 in Hawarden

Our services are designed around the way doctors actually earn, report and pay tax. For employed doctors with NHS income, we prepare and file Self Assessment tax returns, review P60s and payslips, and check that allowances and reliefs such as professional subscriptions and medical indemnity are being claimed correctly. For locum doctors, we set up straightforward bookkeeping so invoices, mileage, equipment and locum agency fees are recorded accurately, then prepare accounts and tax returns from those records. For consultants and private practitioners, we can prepare annual accounts, partnership accounts and Corporation Tax returns where a limited company is appropriate, along with payroll for staff, VAT registration and returns where turnover requires it, and management accounts that show how the practice or consultancy is performing. We also advise on business structure — sole trader, partnership or limited company — and on tax planning that considers multiple income streams, pension contributions and the timing of income, always on the basis of your individual circumstances.

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

Doctors often juggle several income sources, several sets of paperwork and several deadlines at once. These are the accounting and tax pressures we see most often, and each one has a practical fix.

  • Blending NHS and private income — employment income taxed through PAYE sits alongside private fees that are not, and the interaction between the two can affect your overall tax position and payments on account.
  • Self Assessment deadlines and payments on account — doctors with untaxed income must file a return and may face two payments on account, which can be a cash-flow surprise if they are not planned for.
  • Locum income records — invoicing multiple practices means keeping track of fees, agency deductions, travel between sites and expenses, which is difficult to reconstruct months later.
  • Allowable professional expenses — medical indemnity insurance, GMC and royal college subscriptions, professional body fees and required training are commonly claimable, but only where the rules are met and evidence is retained.
  • Travel, mileage and equipment — business travel between sites, home office costs and equipment purchases such as laptops or medical instruments can all have tax consequences, and the treatment depends on the facts.
  • Pension considerations — NHS pension contributions and any private pension arrangements interact with annual allowance rules in ways that need careful, individual review.
  • Choosing the right business structure — whether to operate as a sole trader, in partnership or through a limited company affects tax, admin and personal liability, and the right answer differs from doctor to doctor.
  • Record keeping across the tax year — receipts, contracts, bank statements and expense claims need to be organised as you go, otherwise year-end accounting becomes slow and stressful.

Why Doctors Choose CruseBurke for Accounting and Tax Support

CruseBurke works with doctors who want their finances handled properly and explained clearly. You get accounting support from a team that understands medical pay structures, NHS and private income, locum invoicing and the expense categories doctors genuinely incur, so conversations start from a position of understanding rather than explanation. We keep your records organised, file returns on time, and set out what is due and why, in plain English. Just as importantly, we recognise that a salaried doctor, a GP partner and a private consultant have different priorities, so advice is tailored to your working arrangements, income sources and business structure. Where questions fall outside accounting — such as detailed pension projections — we will tell you clearly rather than guess, and we will flag the accounting and tax implications of decisions before you commit to them.

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 in Hawarden

Getting the right accounting support should not add to your workload. First, we have an initial conversation about your circumstances — your employment, NHS income, private fees, locum or consultancy work, practice or partnership involvement, and any existing accounting arrangements. Second, we review your position: how your income is currently reported, what expenses you may be entitled to claim, whether your business structure still suits you, and where the compliance risks or deadlines sit. Third, we put the appropriate support in place — setting up bookkeeping, preparing accounts and tax returns, registering for VAT or payroll where needed, and agreeing how information will be shared through the year. You will know who to contact, what is happening next and what we need from you.

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

Many accountants can complete a tax return. Fewer take the time to understand how a doctor’s income is actually structured. We start by separating employment income from self-employed and partnership income, then look at how each source is taxed, what PAYE has already covered, and what remains to be declared. That means Self Assessment is prepared with the right figures in the right boxes, allowable expenses such as medical indemnity, professional subscriptions, training and business travel are considered properly, and any private practice or consultancy activity is supported with accurate bookkeeping and, where relevant, annual accounts, Corporation Tax or VAT returns. We also help doctors weigh up business structures, understand partnership profit allocation, and plan for tax across the year rather than reacting at the deadline. The result is accounting support that is specialist, joined-up and built around your individual circumstances rather than a standardised checklist.

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, but many benefit. If your only income is taxed through PAYE and your affairs are simple, a self-prepared return may be sufficient. Once you have locum income, private fees, consultancy or medico-legal earnings, partnership profit share, rental income or higher-rate tax and pension considerations, professional support usually pays for itself in avoided errors, missed expenses and deadline stress. It is worth reviewing your own position rather than assuming either way.

Your return brings together everything not fully taxed at source — private fees, locum income, partnership profits and other untaxed earnings — alongside your employment income. It also accounts for reliefs and allowances, and calculates what you owe or are due back. Because payments on account often follow the first return, the cash-flow effect can be significant, so it helps to plan before the filing deadline rather than after it.

NHS employment income is normally taxed through PAYE, with tax deducted at source. Private fees, locum sessions and consultancy work are usually untaxed and therefore need to be reported and taxed through Self Assessment. Because the two interact, private income can push your overall earnings into a higher band and affect the tax due on other income, so the figures need to be considered together rather than separately.

Keep every invoice raised, agency statements, details of each practice or trust you worked for, bank statements showing payments received, and receipts for costs such as travel between sites, medical indemnity, professional subscriptions and equipment. Good records make the accounts straightforward and help demonstrate that expenditure was incurred wholly and exclusively for your work. Retention is important, since claims need to be supported if HMRC asks questions.

Common claims include medical indemnity insurance, GMC and royal college or professional body subscriptions, required training and continuing professional development, business travel and mileage, and equipment used for your work. The exact treatment depends on whether you are employed or self-employed, whether the cost was necessary for your role, and whether it was incurred for work purposes. Home office costs and mixed-use items need particular care.

It depends on your income level, how many doctors are involved and your appetite for administration. Sole trader status is simple but offers no liability protection. Partnerships suit doctors sharing a practice or working together but require clear profit-sharing and accounts. A limited company can be tax-efficient in some circumstances but brings payroll, Corporation Tax and filing obligations. The right structure is specific to your situation and worth reviewing as your income changes.

We can factor pension contributions into your tax position where they affect your returns, and we will flag when NHS pension or annual allowance matters need specialist pensions or financial advice. We do not provide regulated pension advice, but we make sure the accounting and tax treatment is handled correctly and that you know when to seek further guidance.

Yes. Many doctors find remote working practical, especially with shift patterns and travel between sites. Documents and records can be shared securely, meetings held by video or phone, and questions handled by email. What matters is that information is complete and timely, and we will agree a straightforward way of working that fits around your clinical commitments.

Usually less than you expect. We ask for your permission to contact your current accountant, then request the relevant records and information, confirm the position on any outstanding filings, and take over the accounting and compliance work from an agreed date. The smoother the handover information, the quicker everything is in place — but we will guide you through each step.

Get in touch and tell us about your work — employment, private practice, locum or consultancy income, and any partnership or company involvement. We will review your circumstances, explain what is likely to be needed, and set out how the accounting support would work for you. From there you can decide whether to proceed.

Speak to an Expert

Tired of Juggling NHS Payslips, Private Fees and Tax Deadlines? Let Accountants for Doctors in Hawarden Take It From Here

Doctors with a mix of NHS employment, private fees, locum work or consultancy income often find that Self Assessment and record keeping become the hardest part of the year. CruseBurke can prepare and file your tax return, keep your bookkeeping up to date, and make sure allowable claims such as medical indemnity, professional subscriptions and business travel are properly considered. If you would like your accounting handled clearly and on time, get in touch with our team to discuss your circumstances.