Specialist Accountants for Dentists & Dental Practices
Accountants for Dentists in Cannock: Specialist Tax and Practice Accounting Support
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Supporting Dentists and Dental Practices in Cannock
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 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 Considerations for Dentists and Dental Practices
Dental finances often involve a combination of income types, contractual arrangements and costs that do not appear in every other profession. The points below highlight areas that may need particular attention, depending on how you work and how your practice is structured.
- Separating NHS contract income, private treatment fees and any other earnings clearly within the records
- Associate dentist arrangements, including how fees, laboratory costs and agreed deductions are handled
- Professional expenses such as indemnity cover, GDC registration, professional subscriptions and CPD
- Dental equipment, capital expenditure and how larger purchases may be treated for tax purposes
- Payroll for practice staff, including nurses, receptionists and hygienists, with the associated employment costs
- VAT considerations where a mix of taxable and exempt supplies may be involved
Why Dentists Work With 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 Tailored to Dentists and Dental Practices
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
There is no rule requiring every self-employed associate to appoint an accountant, but the work involved can be more involved than many dentists expect. Associate income is generally taxable, expenses need to be recorded accurately, and where you work across more than one practice the paperwork multiplies quickly. An accountant can prepare your Self Assessment tax return, review which costs may be allowable, and help you plan for payments on account so that tax bills do not arrive as a surprise.
It helps to keep NHS contract income separate from private treatment fees in your records, because the two can behave differently and may be received in different ways. Whether the income is taxed as trading profit or through another route depends on whether you receive it directly, through a practice, or via a limited company. Keeping clear, well-labelled records throughout the year makes the year-end accounts and tax return far easier to prepare accurately.
Yes. Many dentists receive income from a combination of sources, which might include associate fees, a share of practice profits, NHS contract payments, private work, teaching, or property and investment income. All of these may need to be reported correctly on a single tax return. We gather the figures together, check how each source should be treated, and prepare the return so that the full picture is reflected rather than just one part of it.
Costs that are incurred wholly and exclusively for the purposes of your profession may be allowable, and for dentists this often includes indemnity cover, GDC registration, professional body subscriptions, relevant CPD and clinical clothing where it meets the rules. Laboratory fees, equipment and certain practice running costs can also be relevant depending on your arrangements. Allowability is not automatic, so each item needs to be considered in light of your specific circumstances before it is included.
It depends on the nature of the supplies and the level of taxable turnover, since some dental treatment may be exempt while other services are standard-rated. A practice offering a mix of NHS work, private treatment, cosmetic procedures and retail items can sit in a more complicated position than a purely clinical one. We can review your income streams and advise on registration, record keeping and VAT returns where they apply to you.
Yes, payroll support is available for practices employing nurses, receptionists, hygienists, associates or other team members. This typically covers running the payroll, calculating PAYE and National Insurance, submitting the required information to HMRC and issuing payslips, along with pension obligations where they apply. Keeping payroll consistent with the practice accounts also avoids discrepancies further down the line.
A partnership generally means the partners are taxed individually on their share of profits, with each partner filing a Self Assessment return, while a limited company is a separate legal entity that pays Corporation Tax and involves directors, shares and statutory accounts. The right structure depends on your profits, how many principals are involved, your plans for the practice and how you wish to take money out. We can talk through the practical and tax implications of each before you commit.
Switching is usually more straightforward than dentists expect. We would normally ask for your most recent accounts and tax returns, details of your income sources, records of expenses, payroll information and any outstanding correspondence with HMRC, and we can liaise with your previous accountant to obtain professional clearance. Once everything is in place, we will confirm what is due, when it is due and how the ongoing bookkeeping and reporting will work.