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 involves several moving parts that do not always appear in other professions. The practical issues you face will depend on whether you are an associate, a principal, a partner or a limited company director, and on how your income is generated across NHS and private work. The points below cover the areas that most commonly need attention.
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.
The work covers the accounting and tax tasks that arise from dental practice, which can include bookkeeping, preparing annual accounts, completing Self Assessment tax returns, calculating Corporation Tax for incorporated practices, running payroll for practice staff and submitting VAT returns where registration applies. Beyond compliance, it typically involves reviewing how income and expenses are treated so the figures reported are accurate and consistent with your working arrangement, and looking ahead at tax planning opportunities that suit your circumstances. Because dentists work in several different ways, the scope of support is usually agreed around your individual situation rather than a fixed package.
Yes. Associate dentists often need a different type of support from practice owners, usually centred on Self Assessment, tracking fee-based income across multiple practices, and understanding which professional costs may be allowable against that income. Where you work across more than one practice, the records from each need to be brought together accurately, and that is an area where having the figures organised properly makes the tax return process considerably simpler. If your circumstances later change into a principal role or practice ownership, the accounting and structure advice can be adapted accordingly.
Mixed income is common, and the important part is making sure each stream is recorded accurately and in the right place. NHS contract payments, private treatment fees and plan-based income can behave differently in terms of timing, adjustments and how they are reported, so reconciliation work matters. For practice owners, that means keeping clear records that separate and explain each income type, which supports both the annual accounts and any VAT considerations. For individual dentists, it means ensuring the figures used in a Self Assessment return reflect all the income received.
It depends on your situation. Self-employed associate dentists and sole trader practice owners generally need to report their income through Self Assessment, while someone employed under PAYE with no other untaxed income may not be required to file at all. Higher earners, those with income from multiple sources, property income, significant investment income or directorship arrangements may need to file even where tax has already been deducted. Because the requirement varies, it is worth reviewing your position rather than assuming either way.
Expenses that are incurred wholly and exclusively for the purposes of your work may be allowable, which can include professional body subscriptions, indemnity insurance, continuing professional development, specialist equipment and certain practice running costs. Treatment is not automatic and depends on how and why the cost was incurred, particularly where an expense serves both a professional and personal purpose. Capital items such as surgery equipment may be handled differently from routine running costs, often through capital allowances rather than a direct deduction. Keeping clear records and receipts throughout the year makes it far easier to establish what can properly be claimed.
Yes, payroll support can cover practice employees such as dental nurses, receptionists, hygienists and practice managers, including calculating pay, handling deductions and managing the reporting obligations that go with employing staff. Dental practices often combine employed team members with self-employed associates, and the two arrangements need to be handled correctly and separately. Where associates are engaged on a self-employed basis, the terms of that arrangement should reflect the working relationship, so it is worth reviewing the position as the practice evolves.
A partnership generally means the partners are taxed individually on their share of profits, with each partner filing a Self Assessment return, while a limited company is a separate legal entity that pays Corporation Tax and files its own accounts. The right structure depends on factors such as how profits are shared, how much is reinvested in the practice, pension intentions and personal tax positions across the owners. Changing structure partway through a practice's life is possible but carries tax and administrative consequences, so it is usually better assessed in advance rather than after the fact.
To begin, it helps to have details of your working arrangement, your income sources, the structure you operate through and any existing accounting records, along with sight of recent tax returns or accounts if available. If you are moving from another accountant, the handover is usually straightforward and involves obtaining your records and confirming the position with the relevant authorities, so there is no gap in your filing obligations. Once the picture is clear, the work can be organised around your practice calendar rather than squeezed in around deadlines.
