Specialist Accountants for Dentists & Dental Practices
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Self-assessment, allowable expense claims, lab fees and superannuation reconciliation for self-employed associates and private dentists.
Practice accounts, payroll for nurses and receptionists, UDA income monitoring, cash flow and profit extraction planning.
Accounting for referral-based and specialist practices, including capital allowances on equipment and VAT on cosmetic treatment.
Cash flow forecasts for lenders, company formation, cloud software set-up and registration for new and squat dental practices.
We reconcile NHS schedules, private takings, plan income such as Denplan and card receipts so you always know what the practice is really earning.
Most dental treatment is VAT exempt, but cosmetic work, teeth whitening and product sales are not. We handle partial exemption and get your returns right.
We prepare associate tax returns, claim every allowable expense from GDC fees and indemnity to CPD and lab costs, and reconcile superannuation deductions.
Payroll for nurses, hygienists and reception staff, plus auto-enrolment, statutory pay and NHS Pension submissions handled on time every month.
Management accounts that show profit per surgery, per associate and per income stream, so you can see exactly where the practice makes money.
Dental accounting involves a set of considerations that do not always come up in other professions, and which of them affect you depends on your contract type, income sources, business structure and long-term plans. A few of the areas we most often look at are set out below.
We know UDAs, superannuation, associate agreements and GDC costs without being told.
Associates, principals and multi-site groups each get a different service, not a template.
One agreed monthly fee with no hourly billing and no surprises at year end.
Incorporation reviews, capital allowances on equipment and profit extraction planned in advance.
You deal with the same qualified person every time, by phone or email, not a call centre.
Our roots go back further than the Second World War and we act for dental clients across London.
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.
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.
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.
Cloud accounting linked to your practice software so your figures are current, not six months old.
A dedicated accountant for dentists who knows your practice, your contract and your plans.
Unlimited support by phone and email, including quick answers on UDA and superannuation queries.
Our team has over 100 years of combined accountancy experience.
Never Miss any deadline with our automated email reminders.
We’re an ICAEW, ACCA & AAT accredited Firm.
Take a back seat and let our London dental accountants handle everything. Switching mid-year is straightforward and you do not need to speak to your old accountant:
Reach out to us and we will discuss your practice, your contract and how we can help.
We’ll send over a simple letter to formalise our partnership and get everything in motion.
If you're switching, we’ll take care of contacting your previous accountants to make the transition smooth.
From there, sit back and relax. We’ll manage your accounts, taxes, and everything in between, keeping your practice running smoothly.
In many cases, yes. If you are a self-employed dentist, an associate dentist, or you receive untaxed income such as practice profits, rental income or private fees, you will usually need to report that income to HMRC through Self Assessment. The exact position depends on your contracts and how your income is paid, because some dentists are taxed through PAYE on part or all of their earnings. We can review your circumstances, confirm what needs to be reported and prepare the return on your behalf.
Associate dentists are commonly engaged on a self-employed basis and are responsible for their own tax and National Insurance on the income they earn, although this is not automatic and depends on the terms of the agreement in place. In practice, that means keeping records of your share of practice income, tracking allowable expenses such as indemnity cover and professional subscriptions, and reporting the net profit through Self Assessment. Where an associate is engaged on an employed basis, the position is different, so it is worth checking before assuming which applies to you.
Yes. Dentists often receive income through more than one route, and the way that income is recorded and reported matters. In a practice, NHS and private income may arrive on different schedules and need to be reconciled separately before the accounts are prepared, while a self-employed dentist may need to bring together several streams in a single tax return. We help set up bookkeeping that keeps these streams clear, which makes the annual accounts and any VAT reporting far more straightforward.
Practice owners typically need a broader package of support, which may include annual accounts, Corporation Tax or partnership returns, payroll for practice staff, VAT where the practice is registered, and regular bookkeeping. Beyond compliance, there is often value in reviewing how the practice is performing, planning for equipment purchases or refurbishment, and considering how profits are drawn. Which of these is relevant depends on your structure and your priorities, and we can build the support around that.
There is no single answer, because the right structure depends on your profits, how you take income, whether you have partners, your plans for the practice and your personal circumstances. Operating through a limited company can suit some practice owners, while a partnership or sole trader arrangement can remain the better fit for others. We look at how you currently operate, the tax and administrative implications of each route, and any future plans such as bringing in another dentist or selling the practice, before setting out the options.
Dentists commonly claim for costs that are genuinely incurred for the purpose of their work, which can include GDC registration, professional body subscriptions, indemnity insurance, CPD, clinical clothing and, in some cases, equipment or use of home as an office. However, what qualifies is not identical for everyone, and it can differ between employed and self-employed dentists and between sole traders, partners and limited companies. We review your records and confirm what can properly be claimed in your circumstances.
It helps to have your most recent tax return or accounts, details of your income sources, and access to your bookkeeping records, bank statements and any payroll or VAT information if those apply to you. If you are a practice owner, we will also want to understand the structure of the practice and who is employed there. If anything is missing or you are unsure what is relevant, we can talk it through and set out a straightforward list of what is needed.
Yes, switching accountants is usually more straightforward than people expect. There is normally a professional handover between the outgoing accountant and the new one, covering your prior accounts, tax returns and any ongoing HMRC matters, and we can manage that correspondence on your behalf. It is often best to make the change at a natural point in the accounting cycle, though in practice the timing can usually be worked around your filing obligations.
