Specialist Accountants for Dentists & Dental Practices
Accountants for Dentists in Compton Abbas: Specialist Tax and Accounting Support for Dental Professionals
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Accounting Support for Dentists and Dental Practices
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 Considerations That Shape Dental Finances
Dental income and dental costs rarely follow a simple pattern, and the accounting treatment of each element can differ depending on whether you are self-employed, in a partnership or operating through a limited company. Some of the areas that most often need careful attention include the following.
- Blending NHS and private dental income, where the sources, payment arrangements and record-keeping requirements may not be the same
- Associate dentist arrangements, including how income is reported and which professional costs may be allowable
- Professional expenses such as indemnity cover, registration and professional body subscriptions, and continuing professional development
- Dental equipment, surgery fittings and other capital expenditure, including how such costs are treated for tax purposes
- Staff payroll and employment costs for practice teams, including nurses, receptionists and hygienists
- Bookkeeping, VAT where applicable, and maintaining financial records that stand up to scrutiny
- Practice cash flow and profitability, particularly where income and costs are uneven across the year
- Choosing between sole trader, partnership and limited company structures as a practice develops or changes hands
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.
A Straightforward 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 Standards and a Practical Approach
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
A self-employed associate dentist is responsible for reporting income and claiming allowable expenses through Self Assessment, and for keeping records that support those figures. An accountant can help with preparing the return, identifying which professional costs may be allowable, and keeping the bookkeeping in order throughout the year. Many associates find this useful because their income often comes from more than one practice, which makes record-keeping more involved than a single salary.
Both are generally treated as taxable income, but the way they are received, recorded and reported can differ, and the payment arrangements for NHS work may not follow the same pattern as private treatment fees. Where a dentist has both, keeping the two clearly separated in the bookkeeping makes the accounts and tax return easier to prepare and easier to support if questions arise later. The correct treatment can depend on whether you are self-employed, in a partnership or trading through a limited company.
Yes. Practice accounting typically involves a wider set of tasks, including annual accounts, bookkeeping for the whole business, payroll for employed staff, VAT returns where the practice is registered, and Corporation Tax or partnership returns depending on the structure. We can support practice owners with these areas as well as the personal tax position of the dentist or dentists behind the practice.
Costs that are incurred wholly and exclusively for the purposes of your dental work may be allowable, which can include items such as indemnity cover, professional registration and subscription fees, and certain training or equipment costs. However, whether a specific cost qualifies can depend on your employment status, your business structure and the nature of the expense, so it is worth checking individual items rather than assuming a blanket treatment.
VAT registration depends on the nature of the services provided and the level of taxable turnover, and some dental treatments may be exempt while others are standard-rated. Because the rules can be nuanced and the position can change as a practice grows or alters its mix of services, it is worth reviewing VAT regularly rather than treating registration as a one-off decision. Where a practice is registered, VAT returns form part of the ongoing compliance work.
Switching usually involves confirming your authority for us to act on your behalf, contacting your current accountant to request the relevant records, and reviewing the information needed to bring your accounts and returns up to date. Professional clearance is normally requested so that handover is handled properly. The process tends to be smoother where your bookkeeping and financial records are reasonably well organised.
It helps to have details of your working arrangement, your income sources, any practice or partnership structure, and the records behind your income and expenses, such as invoices, bank statements and details of professional costs. If you own a practice, information on payroll, VAT and equipment purchases is also relevant. We will confirm the specific records needed once we understand your circumstances.
Yes. Dentists with a mixture of NHS and private work often have more than one income stream and different payment cycles, which can make bookkeeping and tax reporting more complex. We can help with organising those records, preparing the relevant accounts and returns, and planning around the resulting tax position. The approach we recommend will depend on whether you are self-employed, a partner or a company director.