29/09/2026
Specialist Accountants for GPs, Consultants & Locum Doctors
Accountants for Doctors in Martock
Specialist accounting support for doctors working in and around Martock, whether you are a GP, hospital doctor, consultant, locum or private practitioner. From Self Assessment and multiple income sources to NHS and private income, bookkeeping and tax compliance, we help you keep your financial affairs organised and understand what is required of you, so you can focus on your patients rather than paperwork.
4.9/5.0
Google Reviews
⭐ What Clients Say About Us
See what doctors, dentists, and care providers say about working with us.
Which Doctors Do We Support?
Doctors rarely fit neatly into a single tax category. A GP partner, a hospital consultant with a private practice, a locum working through several contracts and a salaried doctor with a small amount of private work can all have very different accounting needs, even though they share the same profession. We support GPs, hospital doctors, consultants, locum doctors, salaried doctors, private practitioners and doctors who combine NHS work with private income or consultancy. Your accounting requirements will depend on factors such as your employment status, how many income sources you have, whether you work through a partnership or limited company, and the professional expenses you incur. Some doctors simply need a Self Assessment tax return prepared accurately, while others need help with practice or partnership accounts, payroll, VAT or longer-term tax planning. We take the time to understand how you actually work before recommending how your affairs 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 accounting and tax services are shaped around the way doctors earn their income. For doctors with NHS income alongside private fees, that often means bringing together employment income, self-employment income and consultancy earnings into one clear position, with a Self Assessment tax return prepared and filed accurately. Locum doctors may need support with bookkeeping, invoicing, allowable travel and mileage, and keeping records that stand up to scrutiny. Doctors running a private practice or clinic may need annual accounts, management accounts, VAT registration and returns where relevant, payroll for staff, and advice on whether a limited company or another structure suits their circumstances. Where doctors work in partnership, we can help with partnership accounts, profit allocation and the tax returns that follow. Alongside compliance, we look at tax planning opportunities that are genuinely appropriate to your situation, including how pension contributions and professional expenses interact with your overall tax position. Corporation Tax, financial reporting and business structure advice are all available where they apply to you.
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 clinical work with a surprisingly complex financial picture. The challenges below are common considerations rather than fixed rules, because the right treatment depends on your employment status, income sources and individual circumstances.
- Combining NHS and private income: employment income, private fees and consultancy earnings are taxed in different ways, and pulling them together into one accurate tax position takes care and good record keeping.
- Self Assessment obligations: many doctors assume their tax is fully handled through PAYE, but private fees, locum work, consultancy income or untaxed savings and dividends can all bring you into Self Assessment.
- Allowable professional expenses: medical indemnity cover, professional subscriptions, training and professional development costs, equipment and mileage may be allowable, but only where the rules are met and the expense is genuinely connected to your work.
- Locum income and record keeping: locum doctors frequently have several contracts in a year, and keeping track of invoices, expenses and travel across multiple engagements is where errors and missed claims often creep in.
- Multiple income sources: a doctor may hold a salaried post, undertake private work and receive partnership profits at the same time, which makes accurate allocation of income and expenses essential.
- Pension considerations: the way pension contributions are made and relief is given can vary depending on whether you are employed, self-employed or a partner, and pensions often form part of wider tax planning for doctors.
- Business structures: deciding between sole trader status, a partnership or a limited company affects how you are taxed, what accounts and returns are needed, and how you take money out of the business.
- Partnership and practice finances: partners usually need profit shares, partnership accounts and capital accounts handled correctly, alongside their own personal tax returns.
- VAT and bookkeeping: private practice income, cosmetic or non-NHS work can bring VAT into play, and sound bookkeeping throughout the year makes both VAT and year-end reporting far more straightforward.
- Meeting filing obligations on time: doctors are busy, and late or inaccurate submissions can lead to unnecessary penalties and correspondence with HMRC that is far easier to avoid with proper organisation in place.
Why Doctors Choose CruseBurke
Doctors choose CruseBurke because they want an accountant who understands the shape of a medical career, not one who treats them as a generic self-employed client. We take the time to map out where your income comes from, how it is taxed and which expenses you can legitimately claim, then explain it in language that makes sense. That means clear communication, organised records and practical advice rather than jargon or last-minute surprises. Whether you are a locum with several contracts a year, a consultant with a growing private practice, a GP partner or a salaried doctor with a modest side income, we can adapt our support to your circumstances and review it as your working arrangements change. Tax compliance sits at the heart of what we do, but it is not the whole picture, and we look for sensible planning points that fit your situation rather than generic solutions.
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 does not need to be complicated. First, we take the time to understand your circumstances, including whether you are employed, self-employed, in partnership or running a limited company, and how your NHS income, private fees, locum work or consultancy income fit together. Second, we review your accounting and tax requirements, looking at your existing records, returns, expenses and structure so we can identify what needs attention and what is already working well. Third, we put appropriate accounting support in place, covering areas such as Self Assessment, bookkeeping, annual accounts, payroll, VAT or tax planning as they apply to you, and we keep things under review as your medical career develops.
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 a genuine focus on the way doctors earn and are taxed, rather than a one-size-fits-all service. We are comfortable working with multiple income streams, including NHS employment, private medical income, locum engagements and consultancy fees, and we understand how those streams interact at the year end. We also pay close attention to the details that doctors ask about most: which professional expenses are allowable, how medical indemnity and professional subscriptions should be treated, how travel and mileage are handled across different contracts, and how pension contributions affect the overall picture. Beyond compliance, we can advise on bookkeeping systems that suit a busy clinical schedule, on whether a limited company or partnership structure is appropriate, and on how to keep your records in order throughout the year rather than scrambling at the end of it. Every doctor’s position is different, and our advice is tailored accordingly.
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 that their tax position is more involved than PAYE alone suggests. If you have private fees, locum income, consultancy earnings, partnership profits or income from a practice, you will usually need to file a Self Assessment tax return and account for tax correctly. An accountant can help ensure your income and expenses are reported accurately and that you are claiming the reliefs you are entitled to.
Yes. Doctors with NHS employment income alongside private fees often need both streams reflected in one return. We bring together your employment income, self-employment or consultancy income and any other taxable income, apply the relevant expenses and allowances, and prepare and submit your return. The exact treatment depends on how each element of income arises, so we review your circumstances before preparing anything.
Claiming expenses depends on whether they are incurred wholly and exclusively for your work and on your employment or self-employment status. Common areas doctors ask about include medical indemnity insurance, professional body subscriptions, training and professional development, specialist equipment, and travel and mileage between engagements. Employment expenses are subject to tighter rules than self-employment costs, so it is worth checking your position rather than assuming a claim is available.
Locum doctors should keep details of every engagement, including invoices raised, fees received, and the expenses attached to each contract such as travel, mileage and any equipment or indemnity costs. Good records throughout the year make your return far easier to prepare and reduce the risk of errors. We can help you set up a straightforward bookkeeping routine that fits around your clinical commitments.
There is no single answer that suits every doctor. Sole trader status is common for straightforward locum or consultancy work, partnerships are typical for GP practices and some private practices, and a limited company may suit certain private or consultancy arrangements. Each structure affects how you are taxed, what accounts and returns are required and how you extract income, so the right choice depends on your income levels, plans and personal circumstances.
VAT can apply to some private medical and non-NHS services, but many medical services are exempt, and the position depends on the specific services you provide and your turnover. It is worth reviewing this carefully rather than assuming registration is or is not required. We can look at your private work and advise on whether VAT registration and returns are relevant to you.
Yes. For doctors in partnership, we can prepare partnership accounts, allocate profits between partners, and prepare the individual tax returns that follow. We also help with capital accounts, drawings and the ongoing bookkeeping that keeps a practice's finances in order. The work involved depends on the size and structure of the partnership.
Simply get in touch and tell us about your working arrangements, your income sources and what you need help with. We will review your current position, explain what is required and outline how we can support you. If you are moving from another accountant, we can help manage the transition and obtain the information needed from your previous adviser.
Speak to an Expert
Take control of your tax position with accountants who understand doctors in Martock
Juggling NHS income, private fees, locum contracts and consultancy work can make it difficult to know whether your tax position is accurate and your records are in order. CruseBurke can help by preparing your Self Assessment tax return, keeping your bookkeeping up to date and advising on the professional expenses you may be able to claim. Get in touch to talk through your circumstances and find out how we can support you.