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 income rarely arrives as one simple stream, and the way it is recorded can affect both your accounts and your tax position. The points below are among the considerations we look at most often when working with dentists, though which ones apply depends on your role, your business structure and the balance of NHS and private work you carry out.
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 automatically, but many associate dentists find it useful. As a self-employed associate you are responsible for reporting your income and expenses through Self Assessment, and that can involve several income streams, session-based pay, materials or laboratory costs, and professional expenses spread across the year. An accountant can help you keep the records in order, identify what is likely to be allowable, and prepare and submit the return, which is often easier than working it out alongside clinical commitments.
Both are taxable, but they usually need to be recorded and reconciled separately. NHS contract payments are often made on a scheduled basis and may be adjusted at the end of a contract year, while private fees come in at their own pace throughout the month. Keeping the two streams distinct helps you match income to the right period, understand which parts of the practice are performing, and produce accounts that reflect what actually happened rather than a combined figure.
Yes. Practice payroll can include reception and admin staff, dental nurses, hygienists and therapists, and clinicians, and each group can be treated differently. Employees are typically paid through PAYE with the associated employer obligations, while associates who are genuinely self-employed are usually paid gross and manage their own tax affairs. Getting that distinction right matters, and we can review the arrangements, run the payroll and handle the reporting that goes with it.
Commonly claimed items include GDC and professional body subscriptions, indemnity or professional insurance, CPD that is relevant to your existing work, and certain costs connected with running a practice such as staff wages and premises costs. Equipment and larger purchases may qualify for capital allowances rather than being deducted in full, and costs connected with buying or selling a practice are treated differently again. Allowability depends on your circumstances, so it is worth checking rather than assuming.
It depends on your profits, how you want to take money out of the business, whether you work alone or with others, and how much commercial flexibility you need. Sole trader and partnership structures are relatively simple and suit some associates and smaller practices, while a limited company can be worth considering as profits grow or when you want to separate the practice from your personal affairs. There is no single answer that suits every dentist, so the structure is usually reviewed alongside your wider tax position.
Dental treatment is generally exempt from VAT, but that does not mean a practice sits outside the system entirely. Cosmetic procedures, tooth whitening, retail sales, laboratory work carried out for third parties and certain other services can fall into a different category, and registration obligations depend on taxable turnover rather than total income. Because exempt and standard-rated income can sit side by side, it is worth reviewing how your services are treated and whether registration applies to you.
Switching is usually straightforward. We would normally contact your existing accountant for professional clearance, confirm what records and information are needed, and arrange a handover so your bookkeeping, accounts and tax filings continue without a gap. Having copies of recent accounts, tax returns, payroll records and details of your practice structure ready in advance helps the process move along.
It helps to have details of every income source, including NHS contract payments, private fees, associate sessions and any other work, along with business bank statements, expense and receipt records, payroll information for any staff, and the structure you trade through. If you have previously filed accounts or tax returns, those are useful too. If some of that information is scattered or incomplete, we can help you work out exactly what is needed.
