Specialist Accountants for Dentists & Dental Practices
Accountants for Dentists in Bromley: Specialist Tax and Accounting Support for Dental Professionals
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Accounting for Dentists and Dental Practices in Bromley
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.
Our 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.
Accounting and Tax Considerations for Dental Practices
Dental accounting involves a few areas that come up more often in dentistry than in many other professions. Which of these affect you will depend on whether you are employed, self-employed or a business owner, how your income is structured and what your practice looks like.
- Managing a mix of NHS and private dental income, with clear records of each
- Associate dentist arrangements and how payments are structured and reported
- Professional costs such as indemnity cover, GDC registration and subscriptions
- Dental equipment, surgery fit-outs and capital expenditure spread over time
- Practice payroll for nurses, receptionists, hygienists and other staff
- VAT considerations where different treatments and services may be treated differently
- Partnership or limited company structures and the reporting duties attached to them
- Self Assessment and tax administration where there are several income sources
Why Dentists 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 for Dentists
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 Dental Accounting
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 everyone is legally required to use an accountant, but many self-employed dentists find it helpful. As an associate, you are likely to be responsible for your own tax return, National Insurance and record keeping, and you may be working across several practices with different payment arrangements. An accountant can help ensure your income is recorded correctly, that allowable expenses are claimed consistently, and that any payments on account or overlapping tax obligations are anticipated rather than discovered later.
Both NHS and private income earned through self-employment are generally brought into your business accounts and taxed on your profits, but the way each is recorded and evidenced can differ, particularly where payments arrive through a practice or a third party. Certain treatments may also raise VAT questions. Because treatment depends on your contract, your structure and who receives the money, it is worth reviewing your specific arrangements rather than assuming a single approach applies.
Yes. Support can cover both the individual and the business side, which is often useful for principals and practice owners. That may include annual accounts, Corporation Tax or partnership returns, bookkeeping, payroll for practice staff, VAT returns where the practice is registered, and management information to help you see how the practice is performing. Self Assessment for the owner is then handled alongside the practice accounts so the two fit together.
Commonly claimed costs include professional subscriptions, indemnity cover, registration fees, continuing professional development, specialist equipment, and certain costs connected to practice premises or travel between sites. Whether an expense is allowable depends on it being incurred wholly and exclusively for your business or employment, and treatment can differ depending on whether you are employed, self-employed or running a limited company. We review your spending with you and explain what can reasonably be claimed.
That depends on the practice's turnover and the mix of services it provides. Some dental treatments are exempt from VAT while others, including certain cosmetic or laboratory-related services, may not be, so the position is not always straightforward. If registration applies, VAT returns and record keeping become part of your regular reporting. We can review your turnover and services to establish where you stand and how to keep things compliant.
Practice payroll usually covers employed team members such as nurses, receptionists, hygienists and practice managers, with PAYE deducted and reported through real time information. Associates are often treated as self-employed, but that is not automatic and depends on the actual working relationship. Where workplace pensions apply, those obligations sit alongside payroll. Getting the status and the reporting right matters, so it is worth reviewing contracts and arrangements carefully.
Switching is usually straightforward. We would ask for permission to contact your existing accountant, obtain your records and previous returns, and confirm the position on your current year so nothing is missed. If your year-end accounts or tax return are already in progress, we can pick up from wherever things stand. Most dentists find the handover takes less effort than expected, provided records are reasonably up to date.
It helps to have details of your income sources, whether that is practice statements, NHS payments, locum invoices or private fee records, along with expense records for the period. For practice owners, we would also need information on staff, VAT, equipment purchases and any finance arrangements. If you have previous accounts, tax returns or correspondence, sharing those gives us a clearer starting point and reduces the number of questions later on.