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 few practical complexities that do not tend to appear in the same way in other professions. The correct treatment depends on how you are engaged, where your income comes from and the structure you operate through, so the points below are common considerations rather than fixed rules that apply to everyone.
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.
An accountant working with dentists handles the day-to-day and annual financial administration that comes with dental work, which often sits somewhere between employed and self-employed. That can include bookkeeping, preparing Self Assessment tax returns, drawing up annual accounts, calculating tax liabilities, running payroll and helping with VAT where it applies. It also means dealing with the details that are specific to dentistry, such as separating NHS contract income from private fees, recording laboratory costs and materials, and understanding how indemnity cover and professional subscriptions are treated.
As an associate you are usually responsible for your own tax return, even where your principal or the practice handles some day-to-day administration. Support typically covers keeping accurate records of fees earned, tracking self-employment expenses such as indemnity insurance, GDC fees and professional subscriptions, and completing and filing your Self Assessment return. If you also have employed income from another role, or private work alongside NHS sessions, it is worth making sure all of those sources are reported together and correctly.
Both are generally treated as trading or professional income for tax purposes, but they behave differently in practice. NHS contract income tends to arrive through scheduled payments and may need to be reconciled against the treatment actually delivered, while private fees can be more variable and may include laboratory costs passed on to patients. Keeping the two streams clearly recorded makes it easier to produce accurate accounts and to respond if the relevant NHS body or HMRC asks for details.
Not necessarily. Whether you need to file depends on your circumstances, such as whether you are self-employed as an associate, receiving untaxed income from private dentistry, taking a share of profits from a practice partnership, or holding income that has not been fully taxed at source. A dentist who is employed only may not need to file at all, although other income sources can change that position. Because the answer varies, it is worth checking rather than assuming either way.
Yes. Practice payroll often covers a mix of people, including receptionists, hygienists, dental nurses, practice managers and sometimes associates engaged as employees rather than as self-employed contractors. Payroll support can involve calculating pay, processing PAYE, handling starters and leavers, managing holiday and statutory payments, and producing the reports required at the end of the tax year. Where a practice operates a pension scheme, the associated contributions and duties can also be managed as part of the payroll process.
There is no single answer that suits every dentist. The most appropriate structure depends on your income, how many people are involved, whether you own the premises or equipment, how much administration you are willing to take on, and your longer-term plans for the practice. A limited company can suit some practice owners, while sole trader or partnership arrangements can work well in other situations. It is worth reviewing the options with professional advice before making a change, since the tax and compliance consequences differ between them.
It varies depending on the work involved, but a useful starting point is your previous tax return or accounts, details of your income sources, records of business expenses, bank and credit card statements relating to the practice, and any payroll or VAT records you hold. If you are an associate, your fee statements and self-employment expense receipts are particularly useful. If you are moving from another accountant, letting us know who currently acts for you helps with the handover of records and any professional clearance required.
In most cases, yes. There is no requirement to wait for a particular date, although aligning a change with the end of a tax year or accounting period can make the transition tidier. The practical steps usually involve telling your current accountant, providing authorisation for records to be passed on, and confirming your agent details with HMRC. Once those are in place, the new accountant can pick up outstanding filings and ongoing work.
