Specialist Accountants for Dentists & Dental Practices
Specialist Accountants for Dentists in Arlesey
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Accounting Support for Dentists and Dental Practices in Arlesey
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.
Specialist Accounting and Tax 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 Considerations and Challenges for Dental Practices
Dental accounting is rarely as simple as recording a single salary. The way you are engaged, the mix of income you receive and the structure you trade through can all affect how your figures should be recorded and reported, which is why a specialist approach is often helpful.
- Managing a combination of NHS dental income, private treatment fees and other income streams, each of which may need to be recorded and reported differently
- Associate dentist arrangements, where self-employed status, expense claims and the way payments are made can all influence your tax position
- Professional expenses such as indemnity cover, professional body subscriptions, continuing professional development and specialist equipment, which may be allowable depending on the circumstances
- Practice costs including dental equipment, surgery refurbishment, premises rent or finance costs, and how capital expenditure is treated for tax purposes
- Staff payroll for dental nurses, receptionists, hygienists and associates, covering PAYE, pension auto-enrolment and the wider employment costs of running a practice
- Structuring questions such as whether to trade as a sole trader, partnership or limited company, and how VAT registration may affect pricing and cash flow
- Bookkeeping and financial records that need to stand up to scrutiny while still being useful for reviewing practice performance and cash flow
Why Dentists in Arlesey 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 Accounting 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
If you are a self-employed dentist, whether as an associate, a locum or a principal, you are generally responsible for declaring your income and paying tax through Self Assessment. That means keeping accurate records of the income you receive from each practice or contract, along with allowable business expenses, and reporting the resulting profit on your tax return. We can handle the record-keeping, prepare and submit the return, and help you understand how payments on account and any other income you have may affect what you owe.
NHS and private income can be recorded and treated differently, particularly when you are working within a practice that holds an NHS contract alongside private treatment. We look at how your income is generated, how it flows to you and how it should be reported, so the figures in your accounts and tax return reflect your actual position. Where a practice receives both types of income, we can also help put bookkeeping systems in place that keep them clearly separated.
Dentists can often claim expenses that are incurred wholly and exclusively for the purposes of their profession, which may include indemnity insurance, professional body subscriptions, registration fees, specialist instruments, continuing professional development and travel between practices. Practice owners may also claim a proportion of premises costs, equipment and other running expenses. What is allowable depends on your circumstances and how the expense relates to your work, so it is worth reviewing your costs rather than assuming a particular treatment applies.
Yes. Limited company dental practices have their own reporting obligations, including annual accounts, a Company Tax Return and Corporation Tax, as well as payroll obligations for any directors or employees. We can prepare these filings, keep the company's bookkeeping in order and look at how salary, dividends and pension contributions interact so that the structure works sensibly for you. The right approach depends on your profits, your plans for the practice and your personal financial position.
VAT registration depends on your taxable turnover and the nature of the services you provide. Some dental services may be exempt from VAT, while others, such as certain cosmetic or elective treatments, can be standard-rated, which means registration can become relevant as a practice grows or its treatment mix changes. We can review your position and, where registration is required or beneficial, help with VAT returns, record-keeping and how VAT affects your pricing.
Yes. We can run payroll for dental practices, covering dental nurses, receptionists, hygienists, practice managers and associates paid through the payroll, along with PAYE calculations, payslips and pension auto-enrolment duties where they apply. Payroll for practices often includes a mix of full-time, part-time and variable-hours staff, so we make sure the records stay accurate and consistent through the year. We can also help you understand the employment costs associated with taking on additional team members.
It helps to have your most recent tax return, accounts or company records, details of your income sources and any correspondence from HMRC, along with information about your practice structure and staff if you employ people. If your records are incomplete or you are not sure what you have, we can work through that with you and identify what still needs to be collected. Once we understand your position, we can explain the next steps and what will be needed on an ongoing basis.
Switching accountants can usually be done at any point in the year, and you do not have to wait for a particular date or for your tax return to be filed first. We can contact your existing accountant to request the handover of information, subject to their professional clearance procedures, and pick up your bookkeeping and filings from there. If there are outstanding returns or records to bring up to date, we can help you prioritise what needs to be dealt with first.