Specialist Accountants for Dentists & Dental Practices
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Self-assessment, allowable expense claims, lab fees and superannuation reconciliation for self-employed associates and private dentists.
Practice accounts, payroll for nurses and receptionists, UDA income monitoring, cash flow and profit extraction planning.
Accounting for referral-based and specialist practices, including capital allowances on equipment and VAT on cosmetic treatment.
Cash flow forecasts for lenders, company formation, cloud software set-up and registration for new and squat 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.
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.
We prepare associate tax returns, claim every allowable expense from GDC fees and indemnity to CPD and lab costs, and reconcile superannuation deductions.
Payroll for nurses, hygienists and reception staff, plus auto-enrolment, statutory pay and NHS Pension submissions handled on time every month.
Management accounts that show profit per surgery, per associate and per income stream, so you can see exactly where the practice makes money.
Dental work rarely produces a single, straightforward set of figures. Fee income, associate splits, practice costs and professional obligations can interact in ways that a general accountant may not encounter often, and how they are recorded and reported can differ depending on whether you work as an associate, run a partnership, trade through a limited company or combine NHS and private work.
We know UDAs, superannuation, associate agreements and GDC costs without being told.
Associates, principals and multi-site groups each get a different service, not a template.
One agreed monthly fee with no hourly billing and no surprises at year end.
Incorporation reviews, capital allowances on equipment and profit extraction planned in advance.
You deal with the same qualified person every time, by phone or email, not a call centre.
Our roots go back further than the Second World War and we act for dental clients across London.
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.
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.
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.
Cloud accounting linked to your practice software so your figures are current, not six months old.
A dedicated accountant for dentists who knows your practice, your contract and your plans.
Unlimited support by phone and email, including quick answers on UDA and superannuation queries.
Our team has over 100 years of combined accountancy experience.
Never Miss any deadline with our automated email reminders.
We’re an ICAEW, ACCA & AAT accredited Firm.
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:
Reach out to us and we will discuss your practice, your contract and how we can help.
We’ll send over a simple letter to formalise our partnership and get everything in motion.
If you're switching, we’ll take care of contacting your previous accountants to make the transition smooth.
From there, sit back and relax. We’ll manage your accounts, taxes, and everything in between, keeping your practice running smoothly.
The work varies with your circumstances. For many dentists it involves preparing and filing a Self Assessment tax return that brings together associate income, NHS payments, private fees or dividends, supported by bookkeeping that keeps the underlying records accurate. For practice owners it can extend to statutory annual accounts, Corporation Tax or partnership returns, payroll for staff, VAT where it applies, and tax planning around profits, equipment purchases or a future practice sale.
Associate dentists are generally responsible for their own tax position even though the practice handles the payments. Where income is received without tax being deducted through PAYE, it normally needs to be reported through Self Assessment, and the practice's accountant will not do that for you. Having your own accountant can help ensure your income and the expenses you are entitled to claim — such as indemnity cover, professional subscriptions and a share of certain costs — are recorded and reported properly.
Both form part of your taxable income, but they arrive in different ways and may need to be recorded separately in your books. NHS payments often follow a contract or schedule of fees, while private work tends to be fee-based and can include cosmetic or non-clinical treatments. In certain situations, treatments considered cosmetic rather than medical may also be treated differently for VAT purposes. Each income stream is reviewed separately before the totals are reported.
Yes. Operating through a limited company brings different reporting obligations from sole trader or partnership arrangements, including statutory accounts, Corporation Tax returns and often payroll for directors and staff. It also raises questions about how you extract money from the business, whether through salary, dividends or a combination of both. We can help you understand the administration involved and plan ahead so the structure continues to suit your circumstances.
There is no single list that applies to everyone, because it depends on your working arrangement and what the cost was genuinely incurred for. Costs commonly reviewed include professional body and GDC subscriptions, indemnity insurance, continuing professional development, clinical equipment and materials, and in certain circumstances a home office or business travel. Each item needs to be considered on its own facts, and we will explain what is likely to be allowable in your situation.
Payroll support is available for dental practices, whether you employ a small team or a larger mix of receptionists, nurses, hygienists and associates on payroll arrangements. That can include payslips, PAYE reporting to HMRC and workplace pension duties where they apply. If you prefer to keep payroll in-house, we can still help with the reporting obligations or review the way your processes currently work.
Switching is usually more straightforward than people expect. Once you decide to move, we can liaise with your existing accountant to obtain the records and information needed, and we will confirm what we require from you. There is no need to wait for a particular point in the year, although timing the change so it does not clash with a filing deadline is often sensible.
It helps to have your most recent accounts or tax return, details of your income sources, and access to your bookkeeping records if you keep them. If you own or run a practice, information about payroll, VAT and staff arrangements is also useful. If your records are incomplete or out of date, that is not a barrier — we can start by establishing what is missing and putting a process in place.
