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 often involves more moving parts than a straightforward salary or single trading income. The exact considerations depend on your working arrangement, your income sources and the structure you trade through.
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.
Many associate dentists are self-employed, which normally means registering with HMRC, keeping records of income and expenses, and filing a Self Assessment tax return each year. Where you work across several practices, or receive a mix of self-employed and employed income, the calculations can become more involved and payments on account may apply. An accountant can help you keep the records straight, understand what is deductible and avoid last-minute scrambling before a filing deadline.
As a self-employed dentist, you generally report your practice income and allowable expenses on a Self Assessment tax return, and pay income tax and Class 4 National Insurance on the resulting profit. Depending on your profits, HMRC may also require payments on account towards the following year. The practical challenge is usually record keeping rather than the return itself, so maintaining organised income and expense records through the year tends to make the process much smoother.
Yes. A dental practice that operates through a limited company typically needs annual accounts, a Corporation Tax return, and often payroll and VAT support as well. Directors also usually need to file a personal Self Assessment return covering salary, dividends and any other income. We can prepare the company accounts and returns, handle the associated compliance work, and discuss how salary and dividend decisions interact with your overall tax position.
In most cases it is sensible to record NHS and private income separately, because the two streams can behave quite differently and each may carry its own costs. Keeping them distinct in your bookkeeping makes it easier to see which parts of the practice are performing well, supports accurate VAT treatment if the practice is registered, and simplifies the information you need at year end. Your individual circumstances will determine exactly how each stream should be treated.
We can. Practice payroll often covers a mix of dental nurses, receptionists, hygienists, associates and practice managers, each of whom may be treated differently depending on their contract. Alongside payroll, we can maintain the bookkeeping that sits behind the practice accounts, reconcile the bank, track supplier invoices and prepare the information needed for VAT returns where the practice is VAT registered. This keeps the day-to-day records in order and reduces the year-end workload.
Commonly claimed items include indemnity or professional indemnity cover, GDC registration and professional body subscriptions, continuing professional development, clinical clothing, laboratory fees and a proportion of certain running costs where they are genuinely business related. Equipment and surgery fit-outs are usually treated differently from day-to-day costs, and capital allowances may be available in some circumstances. Because eligibility depends on the nature of the expense and how it is used, it is worth discussing your specific outgoings rather than assuming a standard list applies.
Switching is usually more straightforward than dentists expect. In most cases we can contact your existing accountant on your behalf, request the records and information we need, and take over the compliance work from an agreed date. It helps to have your latest accounts, tax returns, bookkeeping records and HMRC correspondence to hand, but we can guide you through what is required. Where a return or filing is already in progress, we will make sure responsibilities are clear before anything changes.
For a self-employed dentist, this typically means details of your income from each practice, records of expenses, your UTR and any previous tax returns. For a practice, we usually need the latest annual accounts, bookkeeping or accounting software access, payroll information, VAT records if registered, and details of any loans, equipment finance or premises costs. We will confirm exactly what is needed once we understand your circumstances, so you are not asked for documents that are not relevant to you.
