Specialist Accountants for Dentists & Dental Practices
Accountants for Dentists in Brighton And Hove: Tax and Accounting Support for Dental Professionals
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Accounting Support for Dentists and Dental Practices in Brighton And Hove
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 and Dental Practices
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.
Accounting and Tax Considerations That Affect Dental Practices
Dental income rarely arrives as one simple stream, and the way it is recorded can affect both your accounts and your tax position. The points below are among the considerations we look at most often when working with dentists, though which ones apply depends on your role, your business structure and the balance of NHS and private work you carry out.
- Separating NHS contract payments from private fee income so that each source is recorded and reported accurately, including where contract values are reconciled or adjusted during the year.
- Associate dentist arrangements, including self-employment status, session-based pay, and how materials, laboratory bills and practice deductions are treated in your records.
- Professional expenses such as indemnity or professional insurance, GDC and professional body subscriptions, and CPD costs, subject to the usual rules on what can be deducted.
- Equipment, materials and capital expenditure, including how larger purchases, finance agreements and any available capital allowances may be treated over time.
- Practice payroll for reception and admin teams, dental nurses, hygienists, therapists and clinicians, along with PAYE, pension and employment cost considerations where they apply.
- Bookkeeping, VAT and the underlying business structure, since trading as a sole trader, partnership or limited company can change how profits, drawings and reporting are handled.
Why Dentists in Brighton And Hove 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 the Needs of Dental Professionals
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
Not automatically, but many associate dentists find it useful. As a self-employed associate you are responsible for reporting your income and expenses through Self Assessment, and that can involve several income streams, session-based pay, materials or laboratory costs, and professional expenses spread across the year. An accountant can help you keep the records in order, identify what is likely to be allowable, and prepare and submit the return, which is often easier than working it out alongside clinical commitments.
Both are taxable, but they usually need to be recorded and reconciled separately. NHS contract payments are often made on a scheduled basis and may be adjusted at the end of a contract year, while private fees come in at their own pace throughout the month. Keeping the two streams distinct helps you match income to the right period, understand which parts of the practice are performing, and produce accounts that reflect what actually happened rather than a combined figure.
Yes. Practice payroll can include reception and admin staff, dental nurses, hygienists and therapists, and clinicians, and each group can be treated differently. Employees are typically paid through PAYE with the associated employer obligations, while associates who are genuinely self-employed are usually paid gross and manage their own tax affairs. Getting that distinction right matters, and we can review the arrangements, run the payroll and handle the reporting that goes with it.
Commonly claimed items include GDC and professional body subscriptions, indemnity or professional insurance, CPD that is relevant to your existing work, and certain costs connected with running a practice such as staff wages and premises costs. Equipment and larger purchases may qualify for capital allowances rather than being deducted in full, and costs connected with buying or selling a practice are treated differently again. Allowability depends on your circumstances, so it is worth checking rather than assuming.
It depends on your profits, how you want to take money out of the business, whether you work alone or with others, and how much commercial flexibility you need. Sole trader and partnership structures are relatively simple and suit some associates and smaller practices, while a limited company can be worth considering as profits grow or when you want to separate the practice from your personal affairs. There is no single answer that suits every dentist, so the structure is usually reviewed alongside your wider tax position.
Dental treatment is generally exempt from VAT, but that does not mean a practice sits outside the system entirely. Cosmetic procedures, tooth whitening, retail sales, laboratory work carried out for third parties and certain other services can fall into a different category, and registration obligations depend on taxable turnover rather than total income. Because exempt and standard-rated income can sit side by side, it is worth reviewing how your services are treated and whether registration applies to you.
Switching is usually straightforward. We would normally contact your existing accountant for professional clearance, confirm what records and information are needed, and arrange a handover so your bookkeeping, accounts and tax filings continue without a gap. Having copies of recent accounts, tax returns, payroll records and details of your practice structure ready in advance helps the process move along.
It helps to have details of every income source, including NHS contract payments, private fees, associate sessions and any other work, along with business bank statements, expense and receipt records, payroll information for any staff, and the structure you trade through. If you have previously filed accounts or tax returns, those are useful too. If some of that information is scattered or incomplete, we can help you work out exactly what is needed.