Specialist Accountants for Dentists & Dental Practices
Accountants for Dentists in Bedale – Specialist Tax and Accounting Support for Dental Professionals
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Accounting Support Built Around 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 often involves a layer of complexity that a straightforward trading business does not have. How that complexity shows up depends on whether you work as an associate, a principal, a partner, or through a limited company, and on how your income is made up. The points below are common considerations rather than universal ones.
- Separating NHS contract income from private fees so that records, reporting, and tax returns reflect each stream correctly
- Associate dentist arrangements, including UDA or UOA-based pay, self-employed status, and the expenses that may be claimed against that income
- Professional expenses such as indemnity cover, GDC and association subscriptions, and continuing professional development costs, where these are allowable
- Dental equipment, surgery fit-outs, and other capital expenditure, plus how capital allowances may apply over time
- Practice payroll, including dental nurses, reception teams, hygienists, and associates paid through the payroll in some arrangements
- Bookkeeping and record-keeping that stands up to scrutiny, particularly where income arrives in several ways and mixed business and personal spending is common
- VAT considerations, which can differ between a practice supplying exempt healthcare services and one with additional taxable income streams
- Cash flow and practice finances, including equipment finance, associate payments, and the timing of tax and VAT liabilities
- Business structure questions, such as whether a partnership or limited company may suit a growing practice
- Self Assessment and tax administration, including payment on account, deadlines, and keeping personal and practice affairs aligned
Why Dentists Choose CruseBurke for Their Accounting Support
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, Structured Around Dental Practice Life
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
An accountant working with dentists generally covers the areas that sit behind your clinical work: Self Assessment tax returns, bookkeeping, annual accounts, and, where relevant, Corporation Tax, payroll, VAT, and practice accounting. For an associate dentist, that may mean tracking multiple pay streams and claiming allowable professional expenses. For a practice owner, it may extend to staff payroll, equipment finance, partnership or company accounts, and tax planning. The exact scope depends on how you work and what structure you trade through.
Many associate dentists are treated as self-employed, which usually means filing a Self Assessment tax return and keeping records of income and expenses throughout the year. Whether you need formal support depends on the number of practices you work across, whether you have additional income, and how confident you feel about the return. An accountant can help confirm your employment status position, identify expenses that may be allowable, and make sure the figures reported match your records.
Where income comes from both NHS contract work and private treatment, accurate record-keeping matters because the two are usually tracked differently. We help set up bookkeeping that keeps each stream identifiable, so the figures flowing into accounts and tax returns reflect what you actually earned. Where a practice combines exempt healthcare services with additional taxable income, VAT treatment may also need reviewing, as it is not always straightforward.
Yes. Many dentists receive income from more than one place, such as associate sessions at two practices, locum work, a share of practice profits, or rental income from a property. These sources can be taxed differently and may affect your payment on account and overall tax position. Bringing them together in one place usually makes it easier to see the full picture and avoid surprises when a tax bill arrives.
There is no single answer that suits every practice. A partnership is common where two or more dentists share ownership and profits, while a limited company can appeal to some practice owners for reasons that may include how profits are extracted and how the business is structured for the future. The right choice depends on your profits, your plans, your personal circumstances, and your attitude to administration, so it is worth discussing before making a change.
We can support payroll for dental practices, which may include nurses, reception and administration teams, hygienists, and, in some arrangements, associates. That typically covers payslips, PAYE and National Insurance calculations, and the reporting obligations that come with employing staff. Where a practice also engages self-employed associates, it is worth checking that the arrangements are consistent, as getting this wrong can create complications later.
Practice purchases and sales involve a number of financial and tax considerations, including how the transaction is structured, what is being bought, and how the numbers affect your position afterwards. We can help you understand the accounting implications, review the figures involved, and plan for the tax consequences where applicable. It is usually better to involve your accountant early rather than after terms have been agreed.
As a starting point, it helps to have details of how you work, your income sources, your current business structure, and any existing accounting records or previous returns. Bank statements, practice accounts, payroll information, and records of professional expenses such as indemnity cover and subscriptions are also useful. If your records are not yet tidy, that is not a barrier; part of the work is often getting everything organised into a workable system.