Specialist Accountants for GPs, Consultants & Locum Doctors

Accountants for Doctors in Hedge End

Specialist accounting support for doctors in Hedge End, covering Self Assessment, NHS and private income, locum and consultancy work, bookkeeping and tax compliance. Whether you are salaried, self-employed or juggling several income streams at once, the right accountant can help you keep your financial affairs organised, accurate and properly reported, so your attention stays where it belongs — on your patients.

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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 one financial box, and their accounting needs usually reflect the way they actually work. We support GPs, hospital doctors, consultants, locum doctors, salaried doctors, private practitioners and those who combine NHS work with private practice — including doctors who also earn from teaching, research, medico-legal work or consultancy. A salaried hospital doctor with a single employment and modest private income has very different reporting requirements from a locum GP working through a limited company, or a consultant running a private practice alongside an NHS contract. The way income is taxed can depend on employment status, how many income sources you have, the business structure you use, and the expenses you incur in the course of your professional work. Because of this, our approach begins with understanding your particular mix of NHS income, private fees, locum shifts, consultancy work or partnership share, and then building accounting support around it rather than applying a one-size-fits-all template.

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 Hedge End

Our accounting and tax services are shaped around the realities of medical careers, where income often arrives from several directions and reporting obligations can differ from those of a typical employee or business owner. For doctors, this commonly includes Self Assessment and tax returns that bring together NHS income, private medical fees, locum earnings, consultancy income or partnership profits in one place, along with a clear calculation of what is owed and when. We can prepare annual accounts and financial reporting for those trading through a limited company or a partnership, and manage bookkeeping so records stay accurate throughout the year rather than being reconstructed at the last minute. Corporation Tax and VAT are relevant for some doctors — particularly those operating through a company, invoicing for private work, or running a practice that crosses the VAT registration threshold — and we can advise on registration and ongoing compliance where it applies. Payroll support may be needed where a doctor employs practice staff, a secretary, or pays themselves and others through a company. Alongside compliance, we provide tax planning and business structure advice, looking at whether sole trader, partnership or limited company status suits your circumstances, and reviewing how allowable professional expenses such as medical indemnity, professional subscriptions and training costs are treated. Management accounts and periodic reviews can also help doctors who want a clearer picture of practice or private income during the year, not just at the end of it.

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

Medical careers tend to generate financial complexity that builds up quietly over time. These are some of the accounting and tax issues doctors most often need help untangling.

  • Multiple income sources arriving at different times. NHS salary, private fees, locum shifts, consultancy payments and partnership profits can all be taxed differently and may need to be reported together. Keeping track of what has already been taxed at source versus what still needs declaring is a common source of confusion.
  • Self Assessment and reporting deadlines. Doctors with any untaxed income — private work, locum earnings, rental income or consultancy fees — generally need to file a Self Assessment return. Missing deadlines can lead to penalties, so understanding what must be reported and when is important.
  • Understanding which professional expenses are allowable. Medical indemnity insurance, GMC and royal college subscriptions, professional body fees, specialist equipment, and certain training and professional development costs may be claimable, but the rules are specific. Claiming incorrectly can create problems; not claiming at all can mean paying more tax than necessary.
  • Travel and mileage records. Between hospital sites, practice locations, home visits and training days, doctors accumulate significant travel. Distinguishing business travel from ordinary commuting, and keeping sufficient records to support a claim, requires a consistent approach from the outset.
  • Pension considerations. NHS pension arrangements, annual allowance questions and contributions made personally or through a company all interact with your tax position. These are areas where individual circumstances vary considerably and where specialist guidance is often worthwhile.
  • Choosing the right business structure. Whether to work as a sole trader, through a partnership or via a limited company depends on your income levels, how you work, and your wider plans. The decision affects how you are taxed, what you must file, and how you pay yourself.
  • Partnership and practice finances. Doctors in partnership may need to account for profit shares, drawings, practice expenses and capital contributions, along with accounts that satisfy both the partners and HMRC.
  • Record keeping across the year. Receipts, invoices, bank statements and expense records need to be maintained consistently. When bookkeeping slips, the year-end process becomes slower, more expensive and more prone to error.

Why Doctors Choose CruseBurke for Accounting and Tax Support

Doctors choose CruseBurke because they want an accountant who understands how medical income actually works, rather than one who needs the basics explained each year. That means recognising the difference between taxed NHS salary and untaxed private fees, knowing how locum income and consultancy payments should be reported, and being comfortable dealing with partnership profits, company accounts or a mixture of all of these in a single client file. We focus on practical advice rather than jargon: what needs to be declared, what can legitimately be claimed, which structure makes sense for your circumstances, and what your filing obligations are. Clear communication matters, so we explain tax positions in plain terms and keep you informed about what is required and when. Just as importantly, we help you keep your records organised throughout the year, which makes Self Assessment and annual accounts far more straightforward and reduces the risk of last-minute scrambling. Because doctors work in so many different arrangements — salaried, self-employed, part-time, locum, private, portfolio — our support is tailored to your situation rather than being built around a single template. Individual circumstances vary, and tax treatment depends on factors such as your employment status, income sources, business structure and professional activities, so advice is always given in the context of your own position.

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 Getting Started

Getting the right accounting support in place does not need to be complicated. The first step is a conversation about your circumstances — how you work, where your income comes from, and what is currently in place. That might mean NHS salary alongside private fees, locum shifts booked through an agency or directly, consultancy income, a partnership share in a practice, or a limited company you already operate. The more clearly we understand your mix of income and your working arrangements, the better placed we are to advise. The second step is a review of your accounting and tax requirements. This typically involves looking at your existing records, previous returns, business structure, payroll and VAT position where relevant, and any areas where you are unsure whether income has been reported correctly or expenses claimed appropriately. From there, the third step is putting the right support in place — establishing a bookkeeping routine, confirming filing responsibilities, setting out what information we need from you and when, and agreeing how Self Assessment, accounts or company filings will be handled going forward. Throughout, you will know who to contact, what is expected of you, and how your reporting obligations are being managed. Timelines for each stage depend on the complexity of your affairs and how quickly information can be gathered, so we will always be clear about what happens next.

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 treat medical income as a distinct area rather than just another set of numbers. Doctors frequently hold several income streams at once, each with its own tax treatment and reporting requirement, and the interaction between them is where mistakes and missed opportunities tend to arise. We look at the whole picture: NHS earnings that are already taxed at source, private and locum income that must be declared, consultancy fees, partnership profits, and any company income if you operate through a limited company. From there we can advise on the professional expenses that genuinely apply to your work — such as medical indemnity, professional subscriptions, specialist equipment, and relevant training costs — and make sure the record keeping behind those claims is solid. Where a business structure question arises, whether that is moving from sole trader to limited company, setting up a partnership, or reviewing how you take money out of a company, we can work through the options with you in practical terms. For doctors with less complex affairs, straightforward Self Assessment and bookkeeping support may be all that is needed, and we are equally comfortable with that. Compliance matters too: accurate accounts, well-maintained records and filings submitted on time reduce the risk of queries and penalties. Our aim is to give doctors clear, joined-up accounting support that fits how they actually work, without overcomplicating things or making assumptions about their circumstances.

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 find it genuinely useful. If you are purely salaried through the NHS and have no other income, your tax is usually handled through PAYE and your affairs may be relatively straightforward. As soon as you add private fees, locum shifts, consultancy income, rental income, a partnership share or a limited company, the picture changes. You may need to complete a Self Assessment return, decide how expenses should be claimed, and consider whether your current structure still suits you. An accountant helps ensure everything is reported correctly and that you are not paying more tax than necessary.

Common claims include medical indemnity insurance, GMC and royal college or professional body subscriptions, and certain training and professional development costs directly related to your current work. Specialist equipment, professional books and journals, and business mileage may also be claimable where the rules are met. Travel between different work locations can sometimes qualify, whereas ordinary commuting generally does not. The precise position depends on your employment status and the nature of the expense, so it is worth reviewing rather than assuming.

Locum income is typically treated as self-employed income and needs to be reported through Self Assessment, with tax and National Insurance calculated on your profits. If you work through an agency, the way you are engaged can affect your position. Some locums operate as sole traders, while others use a limited company. Which structure suits you depends on your level of earnings, how many contracts you take on, and your wider circumstances.

Yes. Combining NHS salary — which is usually taxed through PAYE — with private fees that still need declaring is a common situation for doctors. The Self Assessment return needs to bring both together accurately, with the correct credit for tax already paid and the right expenses claimed against the private element. Getting this right avoids both overpaying and underpaying.

It depends. Working through a limited company can suit some doctors, particularly those with higher levels of private, locum or consultancy income, and it changes how you file accounts, pay Corporation Tax and take money out of the business. For others, sole trader or partnership status is simpler and perfectly appropriate. The right answer depends on your income levels, your working arrangements and your longer-term plans, so it is a decision worth working through carefully rather than assuming one option is always better.

We can prepare partnership accounts and the associated tax returns, including allocating profit shares between partners and dealing with the individual Self Assessment returns that follow. This often involves reviewing practice expenses, drawings and capital contributions, and making sure the accounts give both the partners and HMRC a clear and accurate picture.

Many doctors prefer to handle their accounting remotely, particularly when work patterns make daytime appointments difficult. Documents can be shared securely and matters discussed by phone, email or video call, so physical location is rarely a barrier. If you prefer face-to-face contact at key points, that can usually be arranged too.

Changing accountants is usually straightforward. We would ask for details of your current accountant, obtain your records and any outstanding filings, and confirm the position on your Self Assessment, accounts or company filings so nothing falls through the gap. Once we understand your circumstances and income sources, we set out what we need from you and when, then take over ongoing compliance and record keeping.

Speak to an Expert

Stop Juggling NHS Payslips, Locum Invoices and Private Fees Alone — Get Accountants for Doctors in Hedge End on Your Side. We Will Help You Bring It All Together Clearly.

When income arrives from several directions — NHS salary, private consultations, locum shifts, consultancy work or a practice partnership — it becomes easy for records to drift and for reporting obligations to feel unclear. CruseBurke can help doctors in Hedge End bring their finances back into order, with Self Assessment and tax returns that correctly combine multiple income sources, plus bookkeeping that keeps your records accurate and up to date throughout the year. We also review allowable professional expenses such as medical indemnity and professional subscriptions, so your position reflects your actual working life. If you would like a clearer, better organised approach to your accounting and tax, get in touch with our team to start the conversation.