Specialist Accountants for Dentists & Dental Practices
Accountants for Dentists in Blackfoot: Specialist Tax and Accounting Support
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Accounting Support for Dentists and Dental Practices in Blackfoot
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.
Specialist 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 That Arise in Dental Work
Dental accounting tends to involve more moving parts than many other professions, because income can come from several sources and the tax treatment often depends on how you work and how the practice is set up. The points below are common considerations rather than a checklist that applies to everyone — which of them matter to you will depend on your role, your income mix and your structure.
- Separating NHS and private dental income so each stream is recorded consistently and the figures reconcile
- Understanding how associate dentist arrangements affect pay, expenses and the way income is reported
- Tracking professional expenses such as indemnity cover, professional registration and continuing development costs
- Accounting for dental equipment and other capital expenditure, and how relief for those costs may be claimed over time
- Running practice payroll, employment costs and pension duties for staff where they apply
- Keeping bookkeeping, VAT records and Self Assessment information current, including across partnership or limited company structures
Why Dentists and Dental Practice Owners Choose CruseBurke
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 Built Around Dental Practices
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
There is no legal requirement to appoint one, but the reporting can become involved once you are balancing NHS and private income, professional expenses and several engagements at the same time. A specialist accountant can keep your records consistent, prepare and file your Self Assessment return, and raise planning points before the tax year closes. Whether that support is worthwhile depends on how complex your work is and how much time you want to spend on the numbers.
An associate dentist is typically self-employed, so the main focus is on recording income and allowable expenses accurately and reporting the profit through Self Assessment. A practice owner usually has a wider remit, which may include annual accounts, payroll for the team, VAT records and, depending on structure, Corporation Tax or partnership returns. Principal dentists who also work clinically can sit across both sets of requirements, which is why the starting point is always your own position.
Yes. Many dentists receive a combination of NHS payments, private fees and plan or contract income, and each stream needs to be recorded consistently so the figures reconcile and the tax position is supportable. Bringing those streams into one clear bookkeeping process makes Self Assessment, and VAT reporting where it applies, considerably easier to manage. Dentists working purely privately or within a single contract are handled on that basis instead.
Costs incurred wholly and exclusively for your dental work can often be claimed, which may include professional registration and subscriptions, indemnity insurance, certain training and some travel between practice sites. Equipment, practice fit-out and other capital items are generally treated differently from day-to-day running costs and may qualify for relief over a period of years rather than all at once. Because the treatment depends on the nature of each cost, items are reviewed on their own facts.
VAT depends on your turnover, what you supply and whether those supplies are exempt, so it is not something to assume either way. Some dental services fall outside the scope of VAT while others, such as certain cosmetic treatments or laboratory-related work, may be treated differently. If you are approaching a registration threshold, or you are already VAT registered, your records need to support the returns you submit.
There is no single answer that suits every dentist, and the most appropriate structure can change as your income, risk exposure and plans develop. A limited company may work well for some practice owners, while others find a partnership or sole trader arrangement more practical, and many associates simply operate as self-employed individuals. Comparing the tax and administrative consequences of each option before committing is usually worthwhile.
As a rule, the essentials are details of your income sources, your business structure, any previous accounts or tax returns, and access to your bookkeeping records. Anything outstanding, such as incomplete records or unfiled returns, can be identified and worked through as part of the initial review. The purpose is to build a clear picture of where you are before deciding which work takes priority.
In most cases, yes. Once you decide to move, professional clearance is requested from your existing accountant and the records are transferred, so the handover is handled between the firms rather than left with you. Many switches are timed to follow the end of an accounting period or the filing of a return, which keeps things orderly, and any deadlines already in progress can be planned around during the changeover.