Specialist Accountants for Dentists & Dental Practices
Accountants for Dentists in Daventry: Specialist Tax and Accounting Support
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Accounting Support for Dentists and Dental Practices in Daventry
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.
Financial and Accounting Considerations for Dental Practices
Dental accounting often involves a combination of income sources, professional costs and business structures that do not follow a single template. The points below come up regularly across the profession, but which of them apply to you will depend on how you work, how you are paid and whether you own or run a practice.
- Separating NHS and private income so that records, accounts and tax returns accurately reflect where each payment comes from.
- Associate dentist arrangements, including PAYE versus self-employment, expense claims and income received from more than one practice.
- Professional costs such as GDC registration, professional body subscriptions, indemnity insurance and continuing professional development.
- Dental equipment, surgery fit-outs and other capital expenditure, where the accounting and tax treatment can depend on the type of asset and how it is used in the business.
- Practice payroll for dental nurses, hygienists, therapists, reception and administrative staff, together with the associated employment costs.
- VAT where a practice is registered or approaching the threshold, and the different tax and administrative rules that can apply to sole traders, partnerships and limited companies.
Why Dentists in Daventry 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
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 Accounting Support Built Around 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
If you are a self-employed associate dentist, a sole trader or a partner in a dental practice, you will normally need to report your income and expenses through Self Assessment, even where tax has already been deducted on part of what you receive. Dentists whose income is entirely taxed through employment may not need to file, but that can change depending on additional income, dividends, untaxed savings or charges such as the High Income Child Benefit Charge. We can confirm your position based on your actual circumstances rather than a general rule of thumb.
NHS income earned as a self-employed dentist or practice owner is generally treated as trading income and reported accordingly, while NHS income received through employment is taxed under PAYE. In practice the two can overlap, since a practice may hold an NHS contract while also paying associates as employees. Getting the classification right matters for both the accounts and the tax return, so it is worth reviewing how each income stream is documented and recorded throughout the year.
Yes. Associate dentists often receive income from more than one practice, sometimes with different payment arrangements for NHS, private and specialist work. That can mean several sets of figures to reconcile, expenses spread across different sites, and a need to keep clear records of what has been earned where. We can bring those income streams together into a single accurate picture for Self Assessment, and help you build a record-keeping routine that keeps the paperwork manageable between returns.
Professional costs such as GDC registration fees, professional body subscriptions, indemnity insurance and CPD can often be claimed where they are incurred for the purposes of your work, but the position depends on whether you are employed or self-employed. Employees face tighter rules than the self-employed, and some costs are treated as capital rather than revenue. We review what you have paid, identify what is likely to be allowable in your situation and explain how it should be recorded.
Whether a practice needs to be VAT registered depends on its taxable turnover and the mix of services it provides, and the treatment of some dental services can differ from other clinical or cosmetic work. Registration becomes compulsory once turnover passes the relevant threshold, and voluntary registration is sometimes worth considering for other reasons. We can look at your income mix and turnover position and talk through the practical implications before you decide.
Yes. Payroll support can cover dental nurses, hygienists, therapists, reception and administrative staff, including payslips, PAYE and workplace pension duties where they apply. Because dental teams often include a mix of full-time, part-time and locum arrangements, it helps to have each person's employment status clear from the outset. We can help establish that as part of setting up or taking over the payroll.
There is no single answer, because the right structure depends on profit levels, how many clinicians are involved, how you want to draw income and your plans for the practice. A limited company suits some practice owners, while partnerships and sole trader structures remain common and work well in other situations. We can talk through the tax and administrative implications of each option using your own figures, so the decision is based on evidence rather than assumption.
Usually the essentials: details of your income sources, your business structure, previous accounts and tax returns, bookkeeping records and any correspondence from HMRC. If your records are incomplete or behind, that is not a barrier, it simply forms part of the initial work. Once we understand what is in place, we can agree what needs to be brought up to date and what ongoing support should look like, including whether switching accountants is the right step for you.