Specialist Accountants for Dentists & Dental Practices
Accountants for Dentists in Broadstairs: Specialist Accounting and Tax Support for Dental Professionals
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Accounting Support for Dentists, Associates and Dental Practice Owners
Associate & Private Dentists
Self-assessment, allowable expense claims, lab fees and superannuation reconciliation for self-employed associates and private dentists.
Dental Practice Owners & Principals
Practice accounts, payroll for nurses and receptionists, UDA income monitoring, cash flow and profit extraction planning.
Orthodontists & Specialists
Accounting for referral-based and specialist practices, including capital allowances on equipment and VAT on cosmetic treatment.
Squat Practices & Dental Start-Ups
Cash flow forecasts for lenders, company formation, cloud software set-up and registration for new and squat dental practices.
Accounting, Tax and Payroll Services for Dental Professionals
Bookkeeping for 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.
VAT for Dental Practices
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.
Self-Assessment for Associate Dentists
We prepare associate tax returns, claim every allowable expense from GDC fees and indemnity to CPD and lab costs, and reconcile superannuation deductions.
Dental Payroll, Auto-Enrolment & NHS Pension
Payroll for nurses, hygienists and reception staff, plus auto-enrolment, statutory pay and NHS Pension submissions handled on time every month.
Practice Accounts & Profitability Reporting
Management accounts that show profit per surgery, per associate and per income stream, so you can see exactly where the practice makes money.
Accounting and Tax Considerations That Come With Dental Work
Dental accounting often involves more moving parts than other professional services, because income, contracts and business structures vary so much between one dentist and the next. The points below are common considerations rather than universal ones — which apply to you depends on how you work, what you earn and how your practice is set up.
- Mixed NHS and private income, which usually needs to be recorded separately so the source of each payment stays easy to trace.
- Associate dentist arrangements, including how payments are structured and how they should be reported for tax.
- Professional expenses such as indemnity cover, GDC and professional body subscriptions, and continuing professional development, where these may be allowable.
- Dental equipment, surgery fit-outs, practice premises costs and other capital expenditure, which can be treated differently from everyday running costs.
- Payroll for dental nurses, receptionists, hygienists and other practice staff, along with the employment costs that come with them.
- Bookkeeping, VAT considerations and cash flow, and how these interact with your choice of partnership or limited company structure.
Why Dentists Choose CruseBurke for Their Accounting
Genuine Dental Expertise
We know UDAs, superannuation, associate agreements and GDC costs without being told.
Built Around Your Practice
Associates, principals and multi-site groups each get a different service, not a template.
Fixed, Transparent Fees
One agreed monthly fee with no hourly billing and no surprises at year end.
Proactive Dental Tax Planning
Incorporation reviews, capital allowances on equipment and profit extraction planned in advance.
Named Accountant, Real Answers
You deal with the same qualified person every time, by phone or email, not a call centre.
A Track Record Since Before WWII
Our roots go back further than the Second World War and we act for dental clients across London.
Getting Started: Our Simple Three-Step Process
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.
Professional Support Built Around Dental Accounting
Technology Driven
Cloud accounting linked to your practice software so your figures are current, not six months old.
Named Dental Accountant
A dedicated accountant for dentists who knows your practice, your contract and your plans.
Ongoing Support
Unlimited support by phone and email, including quick answers on UDA and superannuation queries.
Experienced Team
Our team has over 100 years of combined accountancy experience.
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 Dental Accountants
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:
Get in touch
Reach out to us and we will discuss your practice, your contract and how we can help.
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 associate does, but many find it useful. Where you are self-employed, you are responsible for reporting your income and expenses through Self Assessment, and your position can be affected by the mix of NHS and private work, your contract terms and the costs you incur. An accountant can help you keep records in a format that makes the return straightforward, and explain which expenses may be allowable so you are not making judgement calls on your own.
The two income streams are usually recorded and reviewed separately so it is clear where each payment has come from, which makes the bookkeeping easier to check and the tax return easier to prepare. Where you receive regular NHS payments, private fee income, or a combination alongside associate payments, we can set up a structure that keeps those streams distinct from the outset rather than untangling them at year end.
Costs commonly considered include indemnity insurance, GDC and professional body subscriptions, continuing professional development, specialist clothing and equipment, and a proportionate share of costs where something is used for both work and personal purposes. Whether a particular expense is allowable depends on the circumstances and how it was incurred, so it is worth checking before assuming a cost can or cannot be claimed.
Yes. Many dental clients need both, whether that is a personal tax return alongside sole trader or partnership accounts, or Self Assessment for a director who also receives dividends and other income. Preparing them together keeps the figures consistent across your personal and business reporting and reduces the risk of the same information being treated differently in two separate places.
There is no single answer that suits every dentist. Sole trader and partnership structures are common among associates and smaller practices, while limited companies can appeal to principals and practice owners for a range of commercial and tax reasons. The right choice depends on your income levels, how profits are shared, your plans for the practice and your personal circumstances, so it is worth reviewing before making a change.
Not always. VAT registration depends on your turnover and the nature of the services you provide, and some dental treatments may be exempt while others are standard-rated. Because the rules can be involved for practices with a mix of NHS, private and cosmetic work, it is worth taking advice on whether registration applies to you and how it would affect your pricing and record keeping.
In most cases, yes. Once you decide to move, we can contact your existing accountant for the relevant records and information, subject to your authorisation, and pick up the work from an agreed point. Handovers that fall around a year end or a VAT quarter tend to need a little more planning, so it helps to start the conversation before a deadline is close.
It helps to understand how you work — your employment status, any associate or contract agreement, your income sources, business structure and existing bookkeeping records. Bank statements, invoices, expense records, payroll information and previous returns or accounts are useful too. If some of that is missing or disorganised, that is not a barrier; sorting out what exists and putting a sensible system in place is often part of the initial work.