Specialist Accountants for Dentists & Dental Practices
Accountants for Dentists in Blyth: Tax, Accounts and Practice Support
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Accounting Support for Dentists and Dental Practice Owners
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 for Dental Practices
Dental accounting often involves more moving parts than a standard sole trader or small company engagement, and the relevant considerations shift depending on whether you are an associate, a principal, a partner or a practice owner. The points below highlight the areas that most commonly need attention.
- Managing NHS and private dental income, including keeping the two streams clearly separated in your records so that income and related costs can be reported accurately
- Associate dentist arrangements, such as understanding how your contract, fee split and self-employed status affect what is reported on your tax return
- Professional expenses and indemnity costs, including registration fees, defence cover, professional subscriptions and continuing professional development, where these qualify for relief
- Dental equipment and capital expenditure, covering how significant purchases such as chairs, imaging equipment or practice fit-outs may be treated for tax purposes
- Staff payroll and employment costs for hygienists, therapists, nurses, receptionists and practice managers, including PAYE and pension obligations where they apply
- Practice finances, cash flow and structure, which can involve deciding whether a partnership or limited company arrangement suits the practice as it grows or changes
- Bookkeeping and financial record keeping, so that accounts, VAT returns and tax filings are supported by reliable underlying information
- Tax administration, including Self Assessment deadlines, payments on account and the reporting of multiple income sources
Why Dentists and 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 Support Built Around Dentistry
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
NHS and private income usually need to be tracked separately because they are generated in different ways and can carry different costs. We help you keep clear records of each income stream, reconcile payments received against what you have earned, and report the totals correctly on your Self Assessment tax return or company accounts. Where you work across more than one practice, we can also help you bring those figures together so the overall position is accurate rather than fragmented.
Many associate dentists do benefit from professional support, particularly where they have several income sources, claimable expenses or student loan repayments to factor in. The key question is whether you are genuinely self-employed for tax purposes, which depends on the terms of your arrangement rather than job title alone. We can review your contract and working practices, explain how the income should be reported, and prepare your Self Assessment tax return on that basis. Where your circumstances are more unusual, the treatment may need to be considered case by case.
Common claims include dental defence and indemnity costs, professional registration fees, professional body subscriptions, continuing professional development and specialist clothing, where these relate to your work. Equipment, laboratory costs and a proportion of home expenses may also be relevant in certain situations. Whether a particular cost is allowable depends on your circumstances, the structure you operate through and how the expense is connected to your dental income, so it is worth checking before assuming a claim will stand.
There is no single answer that suits every dentist. Sole trader status is straightforward but offers limited scope for planning, a partnership can work well where two or more dentists share a practice, and a limited company may be appropriate in other situations depending on profits, drawings needs and long-term plans. We look at your income levels, how you take money out of the business and any plans to expand, sell or restructure, then explain the implications of each option.
Yes. Payroll support can cover associates, hygienists, therapists, nurses, receptionists and practice managers, including PAYE, pension obligations where they apply and the reporting required for each employee. On the VAT side, whether a practice needs to register depends on its turnover and the mix of services provided, and some dental services are treated differently from others. We can review your position, advise on registration where relevant and handle returns once you are registered.
Buying or selling a practice involves accounting, tax and structural questions that are better addressed before contracts are finalised. We can help with the financial information you need during the process, explain how the transaction may be treated for tax purposes, and consider the effect on capital allowances, goodwill and your ongoing structure. Where a change of ownership alters how the practice trades, we can also look at whether the existing arrangement still fits.
To begin, we usually ask for details of your working arrangement and business structure, your income records from each source, bank and credit card statements, receipts for expenses you wish to claim, and anything already filed with HMRC. If you have previous accounts or tax returns, those help us build a complete picture. Once we understand your position, we can tell you exactly what is needed and in what format.
Switching is usually simpler than dentists expect. We can contact your existing accountant to request professional clearance and the handover of your records, and we can liaise with HMRC about the change of agent on your behalf. There is no need to wait for a year end or a particular point in the calendar, although timing can matter if a filing deadline is approaching. Once the handover is complete, we pick up the ongoing work and confirm what is outstanding.