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 carries a few quirks that do not always appear in other professions, and the relevant issues depend heavily on whether you are employed, self-employed, a practice owner or a mix of all three. A number of common considerations tend to come up, though not every dentist will face all of them.
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.
It is not compulsory, but many associate dentists find it useful because their income is rarely simple. If you receive fees through one or more practices, pay lab costs, carry indemnity cover and claim professional expenses, keeping track of what is allowable and what is not can become time-consuming. An accountant can prepare your Self Assessment tax return, review your records, explain how your payments on account have been calculated and help you plan for tax bills rather than being surprised by them.
The starting point is clear record keeping. NHS contract payments, private treatment fees, laboratory recharges and any additional income streams are usually best tracked separately in your bookkeeping so your accounts and tax return reflect each source accurately. Where income passes through a practice before reaching you, as it often does for associates, we look at the paperwork behind those arrangements to make sure what is recorded matches what you actually received. The exact treatment depends on your contract terms and whether you are employed or self-employed.
Common candidates include professional indemnity cover, GDC registration, professional body subscriptions, CPD costs, clinical clothing, specialist equipment and relevant travel between sites. Whether a cost is allowable depends on your circumstances, particularly your employment status, and on whether an expense has already been reimbursed by a practice. Rather than assuming, we review what you pay for and confirm how each item should be treated for your particular situation.
Yes. We can look after day-to-day bookkeeping for practice income and expenditure and run payroll for your team, which may include dental nurses, receptionists, hygienists, therapists and associates. That covers payslips, PAYE reporting, statutory payments where they apply and pension duties under automatic enrolment. Keeping bookkeeping and payroll with the same team tends to make year-end accounts and any VAT work more straightforward, because the figures are already consistent.
There is no single answer that suits every practice. The right structure can depend on profit levels, how many principals are involved, whether you plan to expand or take on additional sites, how you want to extract income and how you feel about publicly filed accounts. We explain the tax and administrative implications of each option so you can make an informed decision, and we can revisit the question as your practice develops rather than treating it as a one-off choice.
VAT in dentistry is not always black and white. Some treatments may fall within an exemption while others, particularly certain cosmetic or purely elective procedures, can be treated differently, and the position can also depend on who provides the service and how it is arranged. If your practice offers a mixture of treatments, or sells products alongside clinical work, it is worth reviewing your position so that registration and reporting are handled correctly.
For most new dental clients we ask for details of your working arrangements, your income sources, any existing bookkeeping records, previous accounts or tax returns, payroll information if you employ staff, and VAT records where relevant. If you are moving from another accountant, we can usually handle the handover by requesting the necessary information from them. Anything you do not have to hand can be gathered as we go, so a missing document rarely holds up the whole process.
Yes, switching accountants is usually a straightforward process. We would ask for professional clearance from your existing accountant, collect your records and check that deadlines are not approaching before the handover is complete. Once everything is in place, we review your position, confirm what work is needed for the current year and let you know what information we need from you and when.
