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 tends to involve a wider range of moving parts than many other professional services, largely because income can arrive from several directions at once and costs can be substantial. The relevance of each of the areas below depends on how you work, where your income comes from and the structure your practice uses, so 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 depends on your circumstances. If you are taxed as self-employed and paid under the associate arrangements, you will normally need to report that income through Self Assessment, and the deductions made at source need to be reconciled properly against the final tax position. If you are employed instead, your tax is usually handled through PAYE, but you may still have a return to file if you have other income, higher earnings, or additional sources such as private work. An accountant can confirm which applies to you and handle the filing if a return is required.
Both ultimately feed into your taxable income, but they behave quite differently in day-to-day accounting. NHS contract income is predictable but can involve clawback or contract adjustments, while private income fluctuates with appointments, treatment plans and patient lists. Keeping the two clearly separated in your records makes it much easier to monitor contract performance, understand profitability and answer queries from your commissioner or lender. Where a practice holds both, we usually recommend bookkeeping that tracks them separately from the outset.
Yes. A practice operating through a limited company has additional obligations, including annual accounts, a Corporation Tax return and, in most cases, RTI payroll submissions for directors and staff. There are also decisions about how best to take money out of the company, which can involve a mix of salary, dividends and pension contributions, and the answer depends on your profit levels and personal circumstances. We can prepare the statutory work and explain the options so those choices are made with the numbers in front of you.
A range of costs may be allowable where they are incurred wholly and exclusively for the purposes of your work. For dentists these often include GDC registration, professional body subscriptions, indemnity or medical defence cover, continuing professional development, specialist clothing and equipment, allowable mileage, and a proportion of home costs where you run administrative work from home. Capital items such as surgery equipment are usually treated differently from everyday expenses. Because the treatment varies, it is worth checking your own position rather than assuming a particular cost will qualify.
Many dental services fall outside the scope of VAT, but that does not automatically mean a practice has no VAT obligations. Certain treatments that are not considered exempt, along with sales of goods such as tooth whitening products or retail items, may be taxable, and registration can become relevant once your taxable turnover passes the registration threshold. The position can be different for mixed NHS and private practices, so it is worth reviewing before you assume you are outside the system entirely.
Before committing, it helps to understand how the purchase will be structured and what the tax consequences are likely to be. Buying shares in an existing company is treated very differently from buying assets or a partnership share, and the position affects both what you pay and what reliefs may be available. It is also worth reviewing the practice accounts, the funding arrangements and the ongoing obligations you would be taking on. Getting advice during the process is usually far more useful than restructuring afterwards.
For a straightforward Self Assessment, we would normally ask for details of your income sources, your associate or employment documentation, records of practice or self-employed expenses, and anything showing tax already paid. For a practice, we would also need bookkeeping records or access to your accounting software, payroll information, bank statements, details of any finance agreements and copies of previous accounts or returns. If your records are not in perfect order, that is not a barrier, as part of the work is often tidying things up first.
Yes, changing accountants is usually a straightforward process. We would ask for professional clearance from your current adviser, which is a standard request handled between firms, and arrange for your records and previous filings to be passed across. Once we have a clear picture of your history, we can confirm what needs to be filed and when. Timing the move after a completed year or return can make the handover simpler, but it is not essential.
