Specialist Accountants for Dentists & Dental Practices
Accountants for Dentists in Croydon: Tax and Accounting Support for Dental Professionals
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Accounting Support for Self-Employed 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.
Specialist 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.
Financial and Accounting Considerations for Dentists and Dental Practices
Dental accounting often involves more moving parts than a standard sole trader or small company. The considerations below can apply in different combinations depending on how you work, what you earn and how your practice is set up.
- Managing NHS and private dental income so that contract payments, private fees and laboratory costs are recorded accurately
- Associate dentist arrangements, including fees retained by the practice and expenses deducted at source
- Professional expenses such as indemnity cover, GDC registration, professional subscriptions, CPD and clinical clothing
- Dental equipment and capital expenditure, and how purchases and replacements may be treated for tax purposes
- Practice payroll for nurses, receptionists, hygienists and practice managers, along with the associated employment costs
- VAT considerations where a practice has a mix of NHS and private supplies, and bookkeeping that keeps fee income and supplier invoices reconciled
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 Dental Clients
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 Practice 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
It depends on how you work. For an associate or self-employed dentist, the main work is usually Self Assessment, pulling together fee statements, practice deductions, professional expenses and any other income to arrive at your taxable profit. For a principal or practice owner, it can extend to annual accounts, Corporation Tax or partnership returns, payroll for the practice team, bookkeeping and VAT. Most dentists want a single point of contact who already understands dental income, rather than an accountant who has to be taught how an associate's payment schedule or an NHS contract operates.
In many cases, yes. Associates are usually treated as self-employed for tax purposes even though fees are processed through the practice, which generally means completing a Self Assessment tax return each year, reporting gross fees and claiming allowable expenses such as indemnity cover, professional subscriptions, GDC fees, CPD and a proportion of travel or administrative costs where relevant. The position can differ if you are engaged under a different type of contract, so it is worth having your specific arrangement reviewed.
NHS contract payments and private treatment fees are recorded separately so that income figures are accurate and any adjustments, clawbacks or laboratory charges are reflected properly. For VAT, the treatment can depend on the nature of the supplies involved, because some dental services may fall outside the scope or be exempt while other goods and services may be treated differently. We look at your particular mix of work rather than applying a blanket rule to every practice.
Yes. Practice payroll typically covers receptionists, dental nurses, hygienists, therapists, practice managers and any salaried dentists. We can run payroll on an ongoing basis, calculate PAYE and National Insurance, process starters and leavers, and deal with pension auto-enrolment duties where they apply to your practice. Keeping payroll and the year-end accounts in the same place often makes it easier to reconcile wage costs with the figures that feed into your annual accounts.
There is no single answer, because the right structure depends on your profits, how many principals or partners are involved, whether you are buying or expanding a practice, and how you want to take money out. A limited company can produce different tax and National Insurance outcomes in some circumstances, while a partnership may suit two or more dentists sharing a practice. We can talk through the practical and tax implications of each option and how a change of structure would affect your accounts and filings.
Most dentists keep fee statements or payment schedules from each practice, bank and credit card statements, invoices for indemnity cover, GDC and professional body subscriptions, CPD records, equipment and materials receipts, and details of any locum or practice-related costs. If you run a practice, you will also hold supplier invoices, payroll records, premises costs and finance agreements. Good record keeping through the year tends to make Self Assessment and annual accounts quicker and less stressful than reconstructing everything at the end.
We ask for your permission to contact your current accountant, then request the information needed to take over, typically the last set of accounts, tax returns and details of any outstanding filings or HMRC correspondence. We review what has been filed, identify anything still outstanding, and let you know what records we need from you. The process is usually straightforward, and we can deal with HMRC on your behalf once the change is complete.
Only some dentists and dental practices need to register. Registration depends on your taxable turnover and on what your supplies actually are, because many dental treatment services are exempt from VAT while other goods and services may be standard-rated. If you are approaching the registration threshold, or you already have a mix of NHS, private and laboratory work, it is worth reviewing the position before you register or change how you invoice. We can look at your figures and explain the options available to you.