Specialist Accountants for Dentists & Dental Practices
Accountants for Dentists in Deal: Specialist Tax and Accounting Support for Dental Professionals
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Accounting Support for the Full Range of Dental Professionals
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.
Accounting Considerations That Set Dental Work Apart
Dental income and dental costs do not always behave like those of a conventional business, and the treatment of both can depend on your working arrangement, your contract terms and the structure you trade through. A few recurring areas are worth keeping in mind.
- Recording NHS and private dental income separately so each stream is clear and reconcilable
- Understanding how associate dentist arrangements, practice fee splits and expense claims affect your overall tax position
- Keeping track of professional expenses such as indemnity cover, professional subscriptions and registration costs
- Accounting for dental equipment, materials and capital expenditure, including any capital allowances treatment where relevant
- Managing practice payroll, associate payments and employment costs for those who employ staff
- Dealing with VAT registration and reporting where your circumstances mean it applies, and considering sole trader, partnership or limited company structures as a practice develops
Why Dentists in Deal Choose 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.
Built Around Dental Professionals, Not Generic 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 everyone is legally required to use an accountant, but many self-employed dentists choose to because their affairs can be more involved than a single employment or trading income. If you receive income from more than one practice, work as an associate alongside other earnings, or claim expenses such as indemnity cover and professional subscriptions, a tax return needs to reflect all of that accurately. An accountant can help prepare and review your Self Assessment return, keep supporting records in good order and explain what is and is not claimable in your particular circumstances.
Both are generally taxable, but the way they are recorded and reported can differ depending on whether you are employed, self-employed, working through a practice, or operating through a limited company. Practice arrangements, contract terms and the timing of payments can all affect how income is presented in your accounts. Keeping clear, separate records for each income stream makes the figures easier to reconcile and reduces the risk of errors when your accounts and tax returns are prepared.
Yes. Support can cover individual dentists preparing a Self Assessment tax return as well as practice-level accounting where there are staff, premises, equipment and multiple income streams. Some clients need help only with their personal tax position, while practice owners may need bookkeeping, payroll, VAT returns, annual accounts and Corporation Tax computations. The scope depends entirely on how you are set up and what you would like handled.
Dentists may be able to claim for costs that are incurred wholly and exclusively for the purposes of their work. In practice this can include items such as indemnity or professional insurance, professional body subscriptions, registration fees, continuing professional development and certain equipment or materials. Whether a specific cost qualifies depends on your employment status, how the expense relates to your work and the evidence you hold, so it is worth checking individual items rather than assuming a blanket treatment applies.
VAT registration depends on your taxable turnover and the nature of the services you provide, and some dental services may fall outside the scope of VAT while others do not. Because the position varies between practices and treatments, it is worth reviewing your income streams and expected turnover rather than relying on a general rule. Where registration does apply, ongoing VAT returns, record keeping and correct invoicing all become part of the practice's routine accounting work.
Practice payroll can include nurses, receptionists, hygienists, therapists, managers and associate dentists, each of whom may be treated differently for tax purposes. Payroll support can cover payslips, PAYE reporting, pension duties where they apply and the associated record keeping. Employment status matters here, particularly for associates, so it is worth reviewing arrangements to make sure payments are being reported appropriately.
As a starting point, it helps to have details of your working arrangements, your income sources, any existing business structure and the records you currently hold. That might include previous accounts and tax returns, bank statements, practice or associate payment summaries, expense records, payroll information and correspondence from HM Revenue & Customs. If your records are incomplete, that is not usually a barrier; part of the process is often pulling everything together into a clear and usable set of figures.
Switching accountants is generally straightforward and can usually be arranged so that there is no gap in your compliance or record keeping. Professional clearance is normally requested from your existing accountant, and once records and information are transferred, work can continue from the appropriate point. It often helps to time a switch so it does not fall awkwardly between an accounting period and a filing deadline, and that can be discussed as part of the initial conversation.