Specialist Accountants for Dentists & Dental Practices
Accountants for Dentists in Angus – Specialist Tax and Accounting Support
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Dentists and Dental Practices We Support Across Angus
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 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 and Tax Considerations for Dentists and Dental Practices
Dental accounting often involves more moving parts than a typical single-trade business, and the right approach depends on how you work and how your practice is structured. The points below highlight areas that frequently need attention, although not every dentist or practice will encounter all of them.
- Managing combined NHS, private and plan income — separating contract payments, treatment fees and insurance work so each stream is recorded accurately in your books and accounts.
- Associate dentist arrangements — reviewing contracts and payment terms so self-employment status, expense claims and tax reporting are handled consistently from year to year.
- Professional expenses and indemnity costs — identifying which costs, such as professional body subscriptions, registration fees and indemnity cover, may be allowable depending on the circumstances.
- Equipment, laboratory fees and practice premises — distinguishing routine running costs from capital purchases and property-related expenditure that can be treated differently for tax purposes.
- Staff payroll and employment costs — meeting PAYE and reporting obligations for nurses, receptionists, hygienists, therapists and other team members where the practice employs staff.
- Bookkeeping, VAT and business structure — keeping financial records in good order and reviewing whether a partnership or limited company structure continues to suit the way the practice operates.
Why Dentists 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.
Professional Support Built Around Dental Practitioners
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
In many cases, yes. Associates are often engaged on a self-employed basis, which usually means tax is not deducted at source in the same way as employment and profits need to be reported through Self Assessment. That said, arrangements differ — some dentists are employed, and others hold a mixture of employed and self-employed roles or additional income streams. We review your contracts and income sources before confirming exactly what needs to be reported.
Where you are self-employed, both NHS contract income and private treatment fees are generally treated as trading income of the same business and reported together. The distinction matters more for record-keeping, invoicing and VAT, where different income streams may need to be tracked separately. We help you set up bookkeeping that keeps each stream identifiable, so your annual accounts and tax returns reflect the correct figures.
Commonly claimed items include professional body subscriptions, GDC registration fees, indemnity insurance, clinical clothing, laboratory fees, locum cover, practice-related travel and a proportion of premises costs where relevant. Whether a cost is allowable depends on it being incurred wholly and exclusively for business purposes, and some expenditure is capital in nature, so it is treated differently — for example through capital allowances. We review your spending and confirm which items may qualify.
There is no universal answer, because the right structure depends on the number of principals involved, profit levels, plans to reinvest or eventually sell, and your appetite for risk and administrative responsibility. A limited company can suit certain practice owners, while sole trader or partnership arrangements often remain appropriate for others. We look at your circumstances and explain the practical tax and compliance implications before you decide.
Yes. For incorporated practices, we can prepare annual accounts and Corporation Tax computations, handle payroll for directors and staff, assist with VAT and support the director's own Self Assessment where required. Where profits are distributed, we can also explain the tax treatment of salary and dividends so decisions are made with the numbers in front of you. The exact scope depends on how the company and the practice are run.
If the practice employs nurses, receptionists, hygienists, therapists, managers or associates under employment contracts, payroll obligations generally apply, including PAYE and real time reporting, along with automatic enrolment pension duties where applicable. A sole practitioner with no employees may not need a payroll scheme at all, unless they operate through a company and pay themselves a salary. We can confirm what applies once we understand your staffing arrangements.
It helps to have records of your income — NHS contract statements, private fee summaries and associate payment schedules — alongside expense records, bank statements, details of any staff or subcontractors, VAT records if you are registered, and your most recent accounts and tax returns. If you already use bookkeeping software, we can usually work with your existing records. Anything missing can be gathered as part of the initial review.
Yes, switching accountants is usually a straightforward process. We ask for written authority so we can contact your current adviser and request the handover information needed, such as accounts, tax returns, VAT records and payroll details. It is worth planning the change around your year end and any upcoming filing obligations so nothing is disrupted in the meantime.