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 is not simply a case of adding up fees and subtracting costs. The way income arrives, the way expenses are incurred and the way the business is structured all influence what needs to be recorded, reported and planned for — and those factors vary considerably between an associate dentist and a practice owner.
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.
Not every associate dentist needs an accountant, but many find it useful once their affairs become more involved. If you are self-employed, you will need to report your income and expenses through Self Assessment, and if you also hold an employed position, the two need to be brought together correctly on the return. Associates often have several income sources, fluctuating earnings and a set of professional costs to account for, so having the figures prepared accurately and consistently can remove a good deal of uncertainty. It also helps to have someone review whether your current working arrangement still matches how you are taxed.
NHS contract income and private fees are usually recorded separately because they behave quite differently — one is contract-based and the other varies with patient activity and treatment mix. In practice, we set up bookkeeping in a way that keeps the streams distinguishable, so both your accounts and any tax return show a clear picture rather than one blended total. How each element is treated for tax purposes depends on your business structure and the terms of your arrangements, so we review that rather than assuming a single approach applies.
Yes. This is a common situation for dentists who split their week between an employed role and self-employed sessions, or who have recently changed arrangements. The self-employment income is reported through Self Assessment, while the employed income is usually taxed under PAYE, and the return brings the two together to arrive at the overall position. Careful record-keeping throughout the year makes that process far simpler than reconstructing everything the week before a filing deadline.
Expenses that may be allowable include items such as indemnity or professional indemnity cover, registration and professional body subscriptions, continuing professional development that is relevant to your existing work, and certain costs associated with running your practice. Whether a particular cost can be claimed depends on the circumstances — your employment status, whether the expense is wholly and exclusively for the purposes of the work, and whether it has been reimbursed elsewhere. We review your costs individually rather than working from a generic checklist.
Many practices do, because a dental practice is usually an employer as well as a clinical business. Payroll can cover hygienists, nurses, receptionists, practice managers and, in some cases, associate dentists engaged on an employed basis. That brings obligations around PAYE, National Insurance, payslips, pension auto-enrolment where it applies, and reporting to HMRC on or before payment. We can run payroll on your behalf or work alongside whoever handles it in-house, depending on what suits the practice.
There is no single answer that suits every dentist. Sole trader status is common for associates because of its simplicity, partnerships are frequently used where dentists share premises or a practice, and a limited company can make sense for some practice owners depending on profits, reinvestment plans and how income is drawn. The right structure depends on your level of profit, your plans for the practice, and your personal circumstances, which is why we review it against your own figures rather than offering a general recommendation.
VAT in dentistry is not straightforward, because some treatments and services can fall outside the scope of VAT while others are standard-rated, and the position depends on what is supplied and by whom. Where a practice is VAT registered, we can support with VAT returns, the underlying records and the way income is coded so that different supplies are captured correctly. If you are not registered and are unsure whether you should be, that is a conversation worth having before the question becomes urgent.
It helps to have details of how you work — employed, self-employed or both — along with your income records, details of professional costs, any practice accounts or payroll information, and your previous tax returns or accounts if you have them. If you are switching from another accountant, we can usually take care of the handover directly. We will confirm exactly what is needed once we understand your circumstances, so nothing is requested that does not actually apply to you.
