Specialist Accountants for Dentists & Dental Practices
Accountants for Dentists in Ashton-under-Lyne: Tax, Accounts and Practice Support
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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.
Financial and Accounting Considerations for Dentists and Dental Practices
Dental accounting rarely follows a single template, because the way you work shapes what needs to be recorded, reported and paid. The points below are common considerations rather than a checklist that applies to every dentist or practice, and their relevance depends on your contract type, business structure and mix of income.
- Recording NHS contract income and private fees in a way that keeps practice accounts, tax returns and any VAT position based on accurately categorised figures.
- Associate dentist arrangements, where earnings may arrive through a practice, a limited company or several sources, and the right records still need to be kept for Self Assessment.
- Professional expenses such as indemnity cover, GDC registration and professional subscriptions, which may be allowable depending on how closely they relate to your work.
- Dental equipment and capital expenditure, including how purchases, leases and practice fit-outs are recorded and whether relief may be available over time.
- Practice payroll and employment costs covering associates, hygienists, therapists, nurses, reception and admin staff, together with the associated PAYE and workplace pension obligations.
- VAT considerations where mixed income, additional services or a practice sale or purchase may affect whether registration is needed or how supplies are treated.
Why Dentists Choose CruseBurke for Their Accounting
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, Practical Support Built Around Dental 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
The work covers the compliance and advisory side of running a dental career or practice. In practice that can mean maintaining bookkeeping records, preparing annual accounts, completing Self Assessment tax returns for self-employed and associate dentists, dealing with Corporation Tax for limited companies, running payroll, handling VAT where it applies, and advising on tax planning and structure. The emphasis is on keeping your records accurate and your reporting on time, while helping you understand how your NHS and private income, costs and drawings interact.
Many associate dentists are self-employed for tax purposes, which means Self Assessment returns, records of income from each practice and a claim for the expenses that relate to your work. Where you also hold an employed role, or receive income through a limited company, the picture becomes more layered and the records need to support each element. An accountant can help ensure your returns reflect your actual arrangements and that nothing relevant is overlooked, particularly where income comes from more than one source.
The way income is recorded matters, and NHS contract payments and private fees are usually tracked separately so that practice accounts and any tax or VAT position are built on accurate figures. How that income is then taxed depends on your structure — sole trader, partnership, limited company or employment — and on the terms of your contract. Because treatment can vary, we look at your specific arrangement rather than applying a blanket approach.
Yes. Practice owners and limited company structures bring additional obligations, including statutory accounts, Corporation Tax returns, confirmation statements, director responsibilities, payroll for the wider team and often VAT. Decisions about how to take money out of the business, whether through salary, dividends or a combination, also have tax consequences that are worth reviewing rather than leaving to chance. We can handle the compliance work and explain the choices available to you.
Potentially allowable costs often include indemnity insurance, GDC registration, professional body subscriptions, continuing professional development, specialist equipment, certain travel between practice locations and a proportion of home costs where you work from home. Whether a cost can be claimed depends on it being incurred wholly and exclusively for the purposes of your work, and on your employment or self-employment status. We review expenses as part of preparing your accounts and returns rather than assuming a standard list applies.
It depends. Many dental treatment services are exempt from VAT, but other supplies and income streams may be treated differently, and registration can become relevant once taxable turnover reaches the relevant threshold or where mixed supplies are involved. Buying or selling a practice, offering additional products or renting space can all affect the position. Because the rules are detailed, VAT should be reviewed against your specific activities rather than assumed.
Yes. Dental practices often employ a mix of clinical and administrative staff, and each person's pay, tax code, pension position and employment status needs to be handled correctly. Payroll support can cover real-time reporting, payslips, starters and leavers, statutory payments and workplace pension duties, with the figures feeding into your wider accounts. Where associates are engaged rather than employed, their status should be considered separately.
Switching is usually more straightforward than people expect. We would ask for details of your current structure, recent accounts and tax returns, bookkeeping records and any outstanding correspondence, then arrange authorisation with HMRC so we can act on your behalf. Once we understand your position, we confirm what needs doing and when. If there are gaps in your records or queries from HMRC, those are dealt with as part of getting things up to date.