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 involves a mix of clinical, contractual and commercial issues that can make the numbers more involved than they first appear. How these apply depends on your role, income sources and business structure, so the points below are considerations rather than universal rules.
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.
You are not legally required to appoint an accountant as a self-employed dentist, but the reporting position can become complicated quickly. NHS and private income, materials and laboratory costs, indemnity insurance, equipment purchases and possibly VAT can all affect what you declare and when. An accountant can help you keep records that stand up to scrutiny, prepare and file your Self Assessment return, and identify expenses that may be allowable in your circumstances.
Associates are usually treated as self-employed for tax purposes, which means filing a Self Assessment tax return each year and reporting profit after allowable expenses. In practice, the detail that matters is how your associate agreement works — whether you pay laboratory or materials costs yourself, how your percentage split is calculated, and whether any element of your work is taxed under PAYE. We review the arrangement first, then build the bookkeeping and reporting around it.
Yes. It is common for dentists and practices to receive income from several streams, and the important thing is that each is recorded accurately and can be reconciled back to the underlying contracts or invoices. Where NHS income is involved, we look at how payments and any clawbacks or adjustments are treated, and where private income is involved, we make sure fee income and associated costs are recorded consistently.
Most practices need a combination of bookkeeping, annual accounts, payroll for employed staff and some form of tax compliance, whether that is Self Assessment for a sole trader or partnership members, or Corporation Tax and confirmation statements for a limited company. VAT support may also be relevant where turnover or the nature of services brings the practice within scope. The exact mix depends on how the practice is structured and how it is run.
Yes. Incorporated practices and partnerships have different filing obligations, profit allocation rules and deadlines from sole traders, and the choice of structure can affect tax planning, drawings and how equipment is financed. We can look at your current arrangement, explain how the rules apply to it, and discuss whether an alternative structure might suit your circumstances — though any decision should be based on your full position.
As a starting point, we usually ask for details of your practice or employment arrangement, your income sources, business bank statements, expense records, any loan or finance agreements, and correspondence relating to your tax affairs. If you are switching accountants, it also helps to have your most recent accounts, tax return and any outstanding HMRC notices. We will confirm exactly what is required once we understand your situation.
Switching is usually more straightforward than people expect. We ask for written authority to contact your current accountant, request the handover of records and any relevant information, and then review what has been done previously before picking up the work. Where a return or filing is already due, we can factor that into the timetable so nothing is overlooked during the transition.
Fees generally reflect the scope and complexity of the work rather than a flat rate applied to every dentist. A self-employed associate with straightforward income needs less work than a limited company practice with several employees, VAT registration and equipment finance. Once we understand what is involved, we confirm the basis of our fees clearly in advance so there are no surprises.
