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 accounting often involves a few moving parts that a generalist accountant may not encounter regularly. The challenges below are common considerations rather than universal ones — what actually applies to you depends on your working arrangement, income sources, business structure and how your practice is set up.
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.
A specialist dental accountant tends to be familiar with the practical realities of dental work, such as income arriving through a mix of NHS contracts and private fees, associate contracts where you are treated as self-employed, and the professional costs dentists routinely incur. That familiarity can make it easier to raise the right questions about expense claims, practice structure, equipment purchases and payroll. The core compliance work — Self Assessment, accounts, corporation tax and VAT — is still accounting, but it is applied with an understanding of how dental income and costs behave.
In many cases, yes. Associates are commonly engaged on a self-employed basis, which generally means reporting income and allowable expenses through Self Assessment rather than being taxed through PAYE. However, this depends on the terms of your contract and your actual working arrangement, and some associate roles are employed positions. It is worth reviewing your contract and your individual circumstances before deciding how your income should be treated and reported.
Yes. Mixed income is common, but it does need careful bookkeeping so that each stream is recorded accurately and any related costs are attributed sensibly. Depending on your structure, there may be differences in how income is recognised and reported, and VAT may apply differently to certain treatments. We can help put a workable system in place so the figures are clear well before any return or accounts are prepared.
We support practice owners operating as sole traders, partnerships and limited companies. For incorporated practices this typically includes annual accounts, Corporation Tax, director responsibilities, payroll for clinical and support staff, and VAT matters where registration applies. Where several dentists share ownership, we can also help clarify how profits, drawings and salaries are dealt with between the owners.
Dentists commonly claim costs that are incurred wholly and exclusively for their professional work, which may include indemnity insurance, professional body subscriptions, registration retention fees, some training and a proportion of travel between sites. Equipment and surgery fit-outs are usually treated as capital items, with different tax rules applying. The exact position varies from person to person, so claims should be reviewed against your own circumstances rather than assumed.
It depends. Some dental services are exempt from VAT, while others — certain cosmetic or elective treatments, for example — may be standard-rated, and sales of goods can be treated differently again. Whether registration is required generally hinges on the value and nature of your taxable supplies. We can review your treatment mix and income levels to establish where you stand and what records you should be keeping.
It helps to have details of your income sources, your contract or engagement terms if you are an associate, business bank statements, records of expenses, payroll information if you employ staff, details of any loans or equipment finance, and copies of previous accounts and tax returns. If you use accounting software, we can usually work from that directly. We will confirm exactly what is needed once we understand your circumstances.
Yes, switching accountants is usually straightforward. We would normally contact your existing accountant for professional clearance and the handover of relevant records, then review the previous accounts and returns to understand your position. Once the information is in place, we can take over the ongoing bookkeeping, accounts and tax work, and set out how the year will run from that point.
