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 often involves more moving parts than the headline figures suggest, and which issues matter most depends on how you work, how many income streams you have and the structure you trade through.
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.
Working as a self-employed dentist usually means filing a Self Assessment tax return and reporting income and allowable expenses accurately. A specialist accountant can help you keep track of income from different sources, identify costs that may be claimable, and plan for the tax that will fall due. Because NHS and private work can be structured differently, and because your position may change if you take on a practice role or additional sessions, having someone who understands dental arrangements can make the reporting process considerably easier.
Associate dentists are often treated as self-employed for tax purposes, which normally means registering with HMRC, completing a Self Assessment tax return and keeping records of fees earned and expenses incurred. Some associates, however, are engaged on an employed basis, which changes how tax is collected and what needs to be reported. An accountant can look at your actual agreement and working pattern rather than assuming one treatment applies, then handle the reporting that follows.
Both NHS and private income can form part of your taxable earnings, but the way each is recorded and reported depends on whether you are self-employed, employed or trading through a limited company, and on the arrangements you have with the practice or trust you work with. Keeping NHS income, private fees and any other earnings clearly separated in your records makes the reporting process far more straightforward, and helps you see how each part of your work contributes to your overall income.
Costs may be allowable where they are incurred wholly and exclusively for the purposes of your dental work. Commonly reviewed items include indemnity cover, registration and professional body subscriptions, continuing professional development, clinical clothing and certain equipment costs. Whether a specific expense qualifies depends on the circumstances and how it was incurred, so it is worth discussing individual costs rather than assuming a blanket rule applies.
There is no single answer that suits every practice. A partnership offers a familiar structure with shared responsibility, while a limited company can create different tax and administrative obligations, including company accounts, Corporation Tax returns and payroll responsibilities for directors. The right choice depends on the number of principals involved, how profits are shared, your plans for growth and how you wish to take income from the business. It is a decision worth reviewing as circumstances change.
Yes — these are core parts of the support we provide for dental practices. That can include running payroll for practice staff and associates, calculating and filing VAT returns where the practice is registered, and maintaining bookkeeping throughout the year so records stay current rather than being reconstructed at the last minute. Not every practice needs every service, so the scope is agreed around what your practice actually requires.
As a starting point, it helps to have details of your working arrangement, your income sources, any existing business structure, recent accounts or tax returns, bookkeeping records and anything currently outstanding with HMRC. If you are employed as well as self-employed, or you have income from more than one practice, letting us know early means the reporting can be set up correctly. We will confirm exactly what is needed once we understand your situation.
Switching is generally more straightforward than dentists expect. Once you decide to move, we would ask for your authorisation to contact your current accountant and request the handover information, including accounts, tax returns and HMRC records. We would then review what has been done, flag anything that needs attention and confirm what is required from you going forward. Timing the move outside your busiest filing periods can make the transition smoother.
