Specialist Accountants for Dentists & Dental Practices
Accountants for Dentists in Cold Norton: Specialist Tax and Accounting Support for Dental Professionals
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Supporting Dentists, Associate 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.
Accounting and Tax Services Built for Dental Work
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 Come With Dental Work
Dental accounting is rarely just a matter of recording income and expenses. NHS and private treatment income, associate contracts, indemnity cover and equipment purchases can each be treated differently for tax and accounting purposes, and the picture shifts again depending on whether you work as a sole trader, through a partnership or via a limited company.
- Keeping NHS and private dental income separately recorded and reconcilable across the year
- Understanding how associate dentist arrangements and contracts affect your tax position
- Identifying allowable professional expenses, including indemnity cover and professional subscriptions
- Accounting for dental equipment, capital expenditure and any relief that may be available
- Running payroll for practice staff, dental nurses, hygienists and employed team members where applicable
- Keeping bookkeeping, VAT records and Self Assessment filing on track alongside clinical commitments
Why Dentists in Cold Norton 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 in Cold Norton
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 Accountancy Support Built Around Your Dental Work
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
It depends on how you are engaged. Dentists who are genuinely self-employed, including many associate dentists, generally need to register for Self Assessment and report their income and allowable expenses each tax year. Dentists who are employed rather than self-employed usually have tax deducted through PAYE, although a return may still be required in some circumstances, for example where there is untaxed income or higher-rate liabilities. Your contract and working arrangement are central to determining which applies, so it is worth checking your position rather than assuming.
Both NHS and private dental income are generally taxable, but they arrive in different ways. NHS income may come through contractual arrangements with scheduled payments, while private fees are usually received directly from patients or insurers in smaller, more frequent amounts. Keeping the two streams separately recorded helps you reconcile payments, answer queries from your contracts and complete your returns accurately. How a particular payment is classified can depend on your contract and working arrangement, so the treatment is not always identical from one dentist to another.
Yes. Associate dentists often deal with multiple practices, several payment schedules, indemnity cover, professional subscriptions and travel between sites, which can make record keeping more complicated than it first appears. We can help with bookkeeping, Self Assessment, expense claims and tax planning around your overall position. Whether you are treated as self-employed for tax purposes depends on the terms of your engagement, and off-payroll working rules can be relevant in certain situations, so we look at your contracts before advising.
Commonly claimed items include professional subscriptions and registration fees, professional indemnity insurance, relevant training and continuing professional development, and equipment or materials used in your work. Some costs, such as uniforms, laundry or travel, may be allowable depending on the circumstances, while others may be treated as personal or capital in nature. The general test is whether an expense is incurred wholly and exclusively for the purposes of your business, and the treatment of any individual cost depends on the facts.
VAT treatment for dental services is not automatic and depends on what is being supplied and by whom. Certain dental services provided by registered dental professionals can fall within an exemption, while other supplies such as some cosmetic treatments or retail products may be standard-rated. Registration also becomes compulsory once taxable turnover exceeds the relevant threshold. Because thresholds and rules can change, and because mixed supplies need careful handling, it is best to review your position based on your actual services and current rules.
Yes. Practice payroll can cover a mix of people, including receptionists, practice managers, dental nurses, hygienists and employed dentists, and each may be on different pay arrangements. We can handle the calculations, payslips, Real Time Information submissions, year-end reporting and pension auto-enrolment duties where these apply. If associates or others provide services under a different arrangement, that falls outside payroll and into your wider accounting and tax work, which we can also advise on.
There is no single answer that suits every practice. Sole trader and partnership structures are common and straightforward in administrative terms, while a limited company can create different tax and national insurance outcomes and may suit some owners depending on profit levels, reinvestment plans and how many people are involved. Each option carries its own compliance obligations. We can talk through the structure you are considering or currently using and explain how it fits with your circumstances and future plans.
Switching is usually less disruptive than people expect. We would normally contact your existing accountant for professional clearance and the information needed to take over, and we would agree a handover point so nothing is missed in the meantime. If your records are partly digital and partly paper-based, we can work with what you have and help bring things into a more organised format. The aim is a smooth transition with no unnecessary interruption to your filing obligations.