Specialist Accountants for GPs, Consultants & Locum Doctors

Accountants for Doctors in Farnham

Specialist accounting support for doctors in Farnham, covering Self Assessment, NHS and private income, locum and consultancy earnings, bookkeeping and tax compliance. Whether you work as a GP, hospital doctor, consultant, locum or private practitioner, we help you keep your financial affairs organised, understand what you can claim, and meet your tax obligations with confidence.

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Jamie Fletcher
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It was a pleasure working with Anum on our accounts. The whole process was swift and effortless, and it was one less thing to worry about. I'd highly recommend them.
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Mansur Liman
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Accotax have been our accountants for many years now. We maintained them, because of their professionalism. In the last coiple of years, i have working with Imran, who has been very professional and helpful in guiding us through the whole process explaining and clarifying every aspect of it. Very prompt in responding to questions and patient with us even when we seem to be slow. I really enjoy working with him. Thank you
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Muna Mohamoud
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I highly recommend Imran to anyone looking for a reliable and knowledgeable accountant. He helped me sort out a very complicated backlog of accounts and prepared my overdue tax returns with professionalism and attention to detail. Throughout the process, he was incredibly patient, took the time to answer all of my questions, and explained everything clearly. He guided me through each step and helped rectify issues that had built up over time, making what felt like an overwhelming situation much more manageable. I'm very pleased with the service I've received and truly appreciate his support. If you need help with your accounts or taxes, I would highly recommend Imran.
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Sergey M
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I had a positive experience with Accotax. The work was completed promptly, my tax return was successfully filed, and I received a refund of overpaid tax. I found the cooperation efficient and helpful. Special thanks to Muhammad Saifullah for his assistance.
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Ebba Qureshi
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Fabulous team at ACCOTAX - very efficient and good response time . Honest and professional with their work. I would highly recommend them even if you’re a young start up - or a large business they have it covered .
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Mael Leboucher
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We worked with a few different accountants before finally settling with Accotax, and we’re really glad we did. Their team is great. Abdul is responsive and easy to reach whenever I have a question, which makes a big difference. They take the time to understand how our business works and what our needs are. They are very knowledgeable, and when they don’t have the answer straight away, they take the time to look into it and get back to us quickly. Anum, who looks after our account on a day-to-day basis, including reconciling invoices and preparing the annual accounts, is amazing. She is professional, efficient, and follows the processes we have put in place together. She's also very quickin getting back to us whenever needed. We’re very happy to work with her and hope to continue doing so for as long as possible. Overall, Accotax has made our accounting experience much smoother and easier. We see them as a long-term partner as our business continues to grow. I would 100% recommend them.
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Imran provides a very dependable and straightforward accounting service. He is always responsive and professional when managing our accounts. Excellent support.
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Martin Tyrrell
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I have really impressed to date with all dealings with Accotax highly enough. From day one, they've made what can often be a complicated and stressful part of running a business feel straightforward and hassle-free. A special mention has to go to Anum, who has been friendly, incredibly responsive, and genuinely cares about providing the best possible service. No question is ever too much trouble, and she consistently goes above and beyond to make sure everything is dealt with efficiently. I wouldn't hesitate to recommend you to anyone looking for an accountant they can genuinely trust.
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Matthew Lyon
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Great speedy service and very personable. Anum dealt with my income certificate and did everything quickly and helped me out massively. Very happy with the service provided.
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Which Doctors Do We Support?

Doctors come to accounting with very different working arrangements, and those differences shape almost everything about their tax position. A salaried hospital doctor on PAYE with a small private practice has a different set of considerations from a full-time locum, a GP partner, or a consultant running a private clinic alongside NHS commitments. We support GPs, hospital doctors, consultants, locum doctors, salaried doctors, private practitioners, and doctors who combine NHS and private work or hold several roles at once. What matters is understanding how your income is structured: whether you are employed, self-employed, or both, how many income sources you have, whether you work through a partnership or limited company, and what professional costs you incur along the way. Once those pieces are clear, the accounting and tax treatment tends to follow, and the advice can be tailored to your actual circumstances rather than a generic template.

GPs

Accounting and tax support for GPs with NHS income, private work, practice interests or additional professional earnings.

Hospital Doctors

Support with Self Assessment, professional expenses and tax matters alongside employment income and other professional earnings.

Consultants

Accounting support for consultants managing NHS employment, private practice income, professional expenses and tax obligations.

Locum Doctors

Support with Self Assessment, locum income, allowable expenses, bookkeeping and relevant business structure considerations.

Salaried Doctors

Tax and accounting support for salaried doctors with additional professional income or expenses requiring reporting.

Private Practitioners

Accounting support for doctors providing private medical services through individual practices, partnerships or companies.

Our Accounting Services for Doctors

We provide accounting and tax services shaped around the way doctors actually earn. For employed doctors with private or locum income, that often starts with Self Assessment — preparing and filing your tax return, tracking multiple income sources, and reviewing which professional expenses can be claimed. For self-employed locums and private practitioners, it typically includes bookkeeping, annual accounts, and guidance on allowable costs such as medical indemnity, professional subscriptions, training and equipment. Where you operate through a limited company or a partnership, we can help with statutory accounts, Corporation Tax, partnership accounts and reporting obligations. We also support payroll for practice staff, VAT registration and returns where turnover requires it, management accounts, and tax planning across the year rather than only at the deadline. Because NHS income, private medical income, consultancy fees and locum work are often taxed differently and reported separately, we take time to map out how each stream fits together before advising on the most appropriate structure and approach.

Self Assessment Tax Returns

Preparation and support for doctors with employment, locum, private practice or other taxable income.

NHS & Private Income

Help organising accounting records where income comes from NHS work, private services, locum assignments or other professional activities.

Accurate records built around the way GP practices, partnerships and locum doctors actually work, with cloud software set up for you.

Tax Planning for Doctors & Consultants

Incorporation reviews for private practice, profit extraction, capital allowances and timing of income to keep your effective tax rate down.

Locum Tax & IR35 Support

Contract and IR35 status reviews, limited company versus sole trader comparisons and expense claims for locums working across multiple trusts.

Accounting and Tax Challenges Doctors Commonly Face

Doctors often carry financial affairs that are more layered than their pay slip suggests. These are some of the areas that regularly need attention.

  • Multiple income sources running side by side. NHS pay, private fees, locum shifts and consultancy work frequently overlap, which means more records to keep, more reporting to get right, and a greater chance of something being missed when the tax return is prepared.
  • Self Assessment alongside PAYE. Many doctors assume their tax is fully handled through payroll, but private income, locum earnings, rental income or untaxed savings can create a filing obligation and, in some cases, an unexpected tax bill if payments on account are not planned for.
  • Knowing which professional expenses are allowable. Medical indemnity, GMC and royal college subscriptions, specialist journals, and certain training costs are commonly claimed, but the rules are specific and depend on whether the expense is wholly and exclusively for the work. Claiming incorrectly creates risk; not claiming at all costs money.
  • Travel, mileage and mixed-purpose journeys. Doctors who travel between sites, run clinics or attend courses need clear records distinguishing business travel from ordinary commuting, because this is an area HMRC looks at closely and where evidence matters.
  • Pension considerations and annual allowance exposure. High earnings combined with NHS pension contributions can raise complex questions, and doctors in this position often need their accounting and pension position reviewed together rather than in isolation.
  • Choosing and maintaining the right business structure. Moving from sole trader to partnership or limited company — or deciding whether a company is worthwhile for private or consultancy work — has tax, compliance and administrative consequences that should be weighed carefully.
  • Record keeping and deadlines under pressure. Clinical rotas, on-call commitments and irregular hours make it easy for receipts and invoices to pile up, which is why well-organised bookkeeping and early preparation for filing deadlines matter so much.
  • Practice and partnership finances. GPs and practice-owning doctors deal with partnership profit shares, staff payroll, premises costs and reporting obligations that go well beyond a personal tax return.

Why Doctors Choose CruseBurke

Doctors tend to want the same things from an accountant: someone who understands their working pattern without a long explanation, advice that is practical rather than theoretical, and a clear line of sight to deadlines. CruseBurke provides accounting and tax support built around the reality of medical careers — multiple income streams, changing roles, professional expenses that need justifying, and tax obligations that do not pause for a busy rota. We explain things in plain language, keep your records in order, and help you stay compliant with HMRC while making the most of the reliefs and allowances genuinely available to you. Whether you are employed, self-employed, running a practice, or somewhere in between, the approach is to understand your circumstances first and then recommend what is appropriate, rather than applying a one-size-fits-all service.

Healthcare Focus

We support GPs, locum doctors, consultants and other medical professionals with accounting and tax matters tailored to their individual circumstances.

Every Allowable Expense Claimed

GMC and indemnity fees, royal college subscriptions, exams, courses, equipment and mileage — nothing left on the table.

NHS Pension Specialists

We calculate your pension input amount, check tapering and advise on Scheme Pays before a charge becomes a problem.

IR35 & Locum Confidence

Status reviews on your engagements and a clear answer on limited company versus sole trader for your circumstances.

Deadlines Handled for You

Returns, accounts and payroll filed on time, with reminders well in advance so penalties never happen.

Fair, Fixed Fees

One agreed monthly fee, quoted up front, with no hourly billing and no surprise invoices.

Our Simple 3-Step Process

Getting the right accounting support in place does not need to be complicated. First, we take time to understand your situation — how you are employed, whether you have NHS income, private fees, locum shifts, consultancy work or a mixture of these, and how your income is currently recorded. Second, we review your accounting and tax requirements, looking at your Self Assessment position, record keeping, expenses, business structure, and any VAT, payroll or company reporting obligations that apply to you. Third, we put the appropriate support in place, from bookkeeping and tax return preparation through to ongoing advice and planning, so that your finances are organised and you know what is due and when.

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.

What Makes CruseBurke Different for Doctors

What sets our work with doctors apart is the starting point: we begin with how you earn, not with a standard service list. That means untangling NHS pay, private income, locum earnings and consultancy fees into something that can actually be reported accurately, and identifying the professional expenses — indemnity cover, subscriptions, training, equipment, mileage — that are relevant to your specific role. From there, we handle the practical side: bookkeeping, Self Assessment, annual accounts, Corporation Tax or partnership accounts where they apply, and payroll or VAT where your activities require them. Because doctors’ circumstances vary so much, our advice is always conditional on your employment status, income sources and business structure, and we make a point of explaining the reasoning behind a recommendation so you can decide with confidence.

Technology Driven

We use Xero, Quickbooks, Sage & many other online software.

Dedicated Medical Accountant

Meet, call or email the same qualified accountant who knows your practice and your pension position.

Unlimited Support

Free telephone & email support
throughout the year.

Experienced Team

Our team have over 100 years of combined experienced.

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 Doctor Accountants

Take a back seat and let our specialist healthcare accountants handle everything. Switching part way through the year is straightforward and you never need to speak to your old accountant:

Get in touch

Reach out to us, and we’ll discuss your needs and how we can help your healthcare practice thrive.

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 your circumstances. If your only income is salaried NHS pay and your tax code is straightforward, you may not need much support. But doctors with private fees, locum income, consultancy work, rental income, a limited company, or a partnership interest usually have reporting obligations that go beyond PAYE, and an accountant can help make sure those are handled accurately and on time.

Locum work is typically treated as self-employment, which means registering with HMRC, keeping records of income and expenses, and filing a Self Assessment tax return. Many locums also claim allowable costs such as medical indemnity, professional subscriptions, travel between sites and certain equipment. The exact position depends on how you contract and whether you also hold an employed role.

Medical indemnity insurance and professional body subscriptions are commonly claimed by doctors where they are incurred wholly and exclusively for the purposes of the work. The rules are more nuanced than they first appear, particularly where cover relates partly to employed and partly to self-employed work, so it is worth reviewing before you file.

NHS employment income is normally reported through PAYE, while private practice or consultancy fees are usually self-employment or miscellaneous income reported on Self Assessment. Both need to appear on the return, and payments on account may be required if your tax bill is significant. Getting the allocation right between the two helps avoid both underpayment and unnecessary overpayment.

Sometimes it can be beneficial, and sometimes it is not worth the additional compliance. Factors include your level of profits, how you are engaged, your pension position, and your appetite for filing obligations such as annual accounts and Corporation Tax returns. This is a decision worth modelling properly rather than assuming either way.

GP partnerships typically need partnership accounts, agreement on profit-sharing arrangements, and support with each partner's Self Assessment position. Practices with employees also need payroll, and larger practices may have VAT considerations. Partnership tax treatment is not identical to running a sole trader business, so specialist input is often worthwhile.

Most medical services provided by registered healthcare professionals are exempt from VAT, but not every activity falls under that exemption. Things like certain cosmetic work, medico-legal reports, training or product sales can be treated differently, and turnover thresholds matter. If your work includes any of these, it is worth checking your position.

Yes. Accounts, tax returns and bookkeeping can all be managed digitally, with documents shared securely and meetings held by phone or video. Many doctors find this suits their working pattern, since it removes the need to arrange appointments around clinical commitments.

Speak to an Expert

Stop Letting Multiple Income Sources Complicate Your Tax Position — Specialist Accountants for Doctors in Farnham Can Help

If you are juggling NHS pay with private fees, locum shifts or consultancy income, the paperwork can quickly get ahead of you — and tax deadlines do not move. CruseBurke can help you keep your records organised, prepare an accurate Self Assessment return, and review whether expenses such as medical indemnity, professional subscriptions and mileage are being properly captured. Speak to our team about your circumstances and take the next step towards clearer, better-managed finances.