Specialist Accountants for Dentists & Dental Practices
Accountants for Dentists in Coniston: Specialist Tax and Accounting Support for Dental Professionals
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Accounting Support for Dentists and Dental Practices
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.
Our Accounting and Tax Services for Dentists
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.
Common Accounting Considerations for Dental Practices
Dental income rarely arrives in a single, simple stream, and the accounting treatment can differ depending on whether you are an associate, a principal, a partner or a limited company director. A few areas tend to come up regularly when dentists review their finances.
- Separating and reconciling NHS and private dental income so that records, tax returns and accounts reflect each source accurately
- Understanding associate dentist arrangements, including how self-employed status, fee splits and practice deductions affect taxable profit
- Tracking professional expenses such as indemnity cover, professional subscriptions, continuing professional development and specialist equipment
- Accounting for dental equipment, surgery fit-outs and other capital expenditure, including how such costs may be treated for tax purposes
- Managing practice payroll for reception, nursing and clinical staff, along with the associated employment costs and reporting obligations
- Keeping VAT treatment under review where a practice provides a mix of NHS, private and exempt or standard-rated services
- Maintaining reliable bookkeeping and financial records so that profits, cash flow and drawings can be monitored through the year
- Choosing and administering the right structure, whether that is a sole trader arrangement, a partnership or a limited company
Why Dentists Work With CruseBurke
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.
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 Practices
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
The main difference is familiarity with how dental income and costs are structured. Associate dentists often receive income through a fee split rather than a straightforward salary, principals and practice owners may deal with a mix of NHS and private income, and practice costs such as indemnity cover, registration fees and equipment have their own treatment. Accountants for Dentists in Coniston work with those patterns regularly, so they can help ensure your records, accounts and tax returns reflect them properly rather than being squeezed into a generic format.
Associate dentists are usually treated as self-employed for tax purposes, which means you are generally responsible for registering with HMRC, keeping records of your income and expenses, and filing a Self Assessment tax return each year. Support often covers bookkeeping, calculating taxable profit, claiming allowable professional expenses such as indemnity insurance and professional subscriptions, and where relevant, help with payments on account or overlapping profits in your first year. If you also have employed income or other sources, those need to be included on the same return.
Yes. Many dentists and practices earn from a combination of NHS contracts, private treatment and other sources, and each needs to be recorded accurately so that turnover, profit and any VAT position can be established correctly. We can help you set up a bookkeeping approach that keeps those streams distinguishable throughout the year, which makes the accounts and tax return preparation considerably more straightforward and reduces the risk of errors or omissions.
VAT treatment in dentistry can be more nuanced than in many other sectors, because some services may be exempt while others, including certain cosmetic or purely private treatments, may not be. Whether registration is required depends on your taxable turnover and the nature of the services provided. If you are approaching or have crossed the relevant threshold, it is worth reviewing your position, as the rules can affect how you price treatments and how you record income.
Switching usually involves confirming your new appointment in writing, letting your previous accountant know, and arranging for relevant records and information to be passed across. We would typically review your recent accounts and tax returns, check that filings are up to date and identify anything that needs attention before moving forward. The process tends to be manageable, even mid-year, and we can guide you through what information is needed at each stage.
For most dentists, this includes details of income from all sources, such as associate fee statements, NHS contract payments, private treatment income or salary and dividend information, along with records of expenses like indemnity cover, professional body subscriptions, equipment, laboratory fees and practice overheads. Practice owners would also provide payroll information, bank statements, invoices and any VAT records. If your records are incomplete, we can help you work out what is missing and how best to reconstruct it.
Yes. Practices that employ receptionists, dental nurses, hygienists, therapists or associates on a salaried basis need to run payroll, account for PAYE and National Insurance, and handle pension obligations where they apply. We can manage payroll throughout the year, issue the necessary reporting to HMRC and reflect staff costs correctly in your accounts, which keeps employment obligations and practice profitability clear.
There is no single answer that suits every dentist. Sole trader status is common for associates, partnerships are often used where two or more dentists share ownership of a practice, and a limited company structure can sometimes suit practice owners with retained profits or specific planning goals. The right choice depends on your income level, how profits are distributed, your plans for the practice and your personal circumstances, so it is worth reviewing carefully before making a change.