Specialist Accountants for Dentists & Dental Practices
Accountants for Dentists in Blairgowrie: Specialist Accounting and Tax Support for Dental Professionals
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Accounting Support for Dentists and Dental Practices in Blairgowrie
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.
Accounting and Tax Services Built Around Dental Practice Needs
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.
Common Accounting and Tax Considerations for Dental Practices
Dental accounting often involves a mix of income types, cost categories and structures that need to be recorded accurately and consistently. Because these vary from one dentist to another, the challenges below are common considerations rather than issues every practice will face.
- Separating and reconciling NHS and private dental income, particularly where a practice receives income from more than one source or contract
- Associate dentist arrangements, including the tax treatment of associate income and how it interacts with other earnings
- Professional expenses such as indemnity insurance, professional subscriptions, registration fees and continuing professional development costs
- Dental equipment, surgery fit-outs and capital expenditure, and how these are treated for accounts and tax purposes
- Practice payroll, including nurses, receptionists, hygienists and associates, along with employer costs and pension obligations
- Choosing between sole trader, partnership or limited company structures, and understanding how that choice affects tax and administration
Why Dentists in Blairgowrie 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.
A Straightforward Three-Step Process for Dental Clients
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 Support Built Around Clarity and Trust
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
In most cases, yes. If you are a self-employed dentist or work as an associate, your income is generally taxed through Self Assessment rather than PAYE, which means you need to report your earnings and expenses on a tax return each year. The position can be different if you are employed, or if you receive income through a limited company, so it is worth checking how your particular arrangement is treated. We can review your circumstances and take care of the return, including any payments on account that may apply.
Both are usually recorded as business income, but the practical challenge is often keeping them separate and reconciling them accurately, particularly where a practice receives NHS contract payments alongside private fees. Clear bookkeeping makes it easier to see how each income stream is performing and helps ensure nothing is missed or double-counted. Where the two are mixed within a single practice or company, we can help set up records that keep the reporting clear without creating unnecessary admin.
Yes. Bookkeeping for a dental practice typically involves recording patient fees, NHS payments, laboratory costs, materials, staff wages and premises overheads, and this can become time-consuming when you are also treating patients. We can manage those records for you and handle payroll for nurses, receptionists and other staff, including the associated employer obligations where applicable. The exact scope depends on what you already have in place and how much of the admin you would prefer to hand over.
There is no single answer that suits every practice. Partnerships and limited companies are taxed differently, carry different reporting and filing requirements, and can affect how profits are taken and how much administration falls on the owners. A change of structure can also have implications for goodwill, equipment and existing contracts, so it is not usually a decision to make purely on headline tax rates. Where this is relevant, we can talk through the practical and financial considerations before anything is changed.
Commonly claimed items include professional indemnity insurance, GDC registration and professional body subscriptions, continuing professional development, clinical equipment and materials, and a proportion of costs such as practice premises or administrative support where they relate to your work. Whether a specific cost can be claimed depends on your working arrangement and the nature of the expense, and the rules differ between employment and self-employment. We can review what you have paid for and confirm what is appropriate in your case.
Many dental services are exempt from VAT, but exemption does not apply across the board, and associated sales such as certain cosmetic treatments, retail products or laboratory services can fall outside it. VAT registration also depends on taxable turnover, which for an individual practice or company may differ from your total income. Because the treatment of a particular service can vary, we would look at what you provide and how you are structured before advising on registration or reporting.
For a personal tax return, we would usually ask for details of your income sources, any employed earnings, allowable expenses, pension contributions and previous returns. For a practice, it helps to have access to bookkeeping records, bank and card statements, payroll information, invoices and any existing accounts or VAT returns. If you are unsure what is relevant, we can provide a clear list and work through it with you so nothing important is overlooked.
Switching is usually more straightforward than dentists expect, particularly outside the busy filing periods. We would normally contact your current accountant for professional clearance and the records they hold on your behalf, then review your previous accounts and returns to understand your position before taking over. You remain responsible for your filings until the handover is complete, and we can talk you through the timing so there is no gap in your compliance.