Specialist Accountants for GPs, Consultants & Locum Doctors

Accountants for Doctors in Fulford

Specialist accounting support for doctors based in Fulford, whether you are a GP, hospital doctor, consultant, locum or private practitioner. From Self Assessment and multiple income sources to bookkeeping and tax compliance, we help you keep your financial affairs in order so you can focus on patients rather than paperwork.

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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?

Accounting needs vary enormously across the medical profession, and no two doctors in Fulford will have exactly the same financial circumstances. A salaried hospital doctor on PAYE with occasional locum shifts faces a very different set of considerations to a GP partner running a practice, or a consultant building a private practice alongside NHS commitments. We support GPs, hospital doctors, consultants, locum doctors, salaried doctors, private practitioners, and those who combine NHS and private work in a single tax year. Your accounting requirements will depend on how you are engaged, where your income comes from, whether you operate as a sole trader, partner or limited company, and what professional costs you incur along the way. Some doctors need straightforward Self Assessment and expense guidance, while others need support with practice or partnership accounts, payroll, VAT, or restructuring how they hold their medical income. We take the time to understand which of these applies to you before recommending a way forward.

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.

Accounting and Tax Services for Doctors

We provide accounting and tax support tailored to the way doctors actually earn their income, covering both NHS and private work. For many doctors this starts with Self Assessment, bringing together employment income, locum earnings, private fees and any other sources into a single, accurate tax return. Where you run a private practice, consultancy or limited company, we can prepare annual accounts and financial statements, look after Corporation Tax, and advise on the most suitable business structure for your circumstances. Bookkeeping sits at the heart of good record keeping, and we can help you maintain clear, organised records throughout the year rather than scrambling before a deadline. Where relevant, we also cover payroll for practice staff or for yourself if you are paid through a company, VAT registration and returns, management accounts to help you understand how your practice is performing, partnership accounts and profit-sharing arrangements, and forward-looking tax planning that takes account of pension contributions, multiple income streams and irregular locum or consultancy income. Not every service will apply to every doctor, and we will only recommend what genuinely suits your situation.

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 circumstances that are more layered than a standard employed taxpayer's, and small oversights can create avoidable stress or unexpected tax liabilities.

  • Combining NHS and private income: employment income taxed through PAYE sits alongside private fees that are not, meaning the correct tax is rarely collected automatically and Self Assessment becomes essential.
  • Multiple income sources in one year: locum shifts, consultancy work, teaching, medico-legal reports and private clinics can all fall due for tax at different times, increasing the risk of errors or missed payments.
  • Understanding allowable professional expenses: medical indemnity insurance, professional body subscriptions, training and continuing professional development costs, specialist equipment, and travel or mileage between sites are commonly claimable, but only where the rules are properly applied.
  • Keeping records organised: receipts, invoices and mileage logs build up quickly across several roles, and poor record keeping at year end can mean losing legitimate claims or paying more tax than necessary.
  • Pension considerations: NHS pension scheme membership, annual allowance implications and any private pension arrangements interact in ways that benefit from careful, joined-up planning rather than being looked at in isolation.
  • Choosing and maintaining the right business structure: sole trader, partnership or limited company each carry different reporting, tax and National Insurance consequences, and the right answer can change as your private work grows.
  • Locum and consultancy income: often irregular, paid without tax deducted, and requiring accurate reporting with enough set aside to meet the eventual bill.
  • Practice and partnership finances: where you are a GP partner or run a practice, profit shares, staff payroll, VAT, and practice accounts add a layer of complexity beyond personal tax alone.

Why Doctors in Fulford Choose CruseBurke

Doctors in Fulford choose CruseBurke because we approach medical accounting as a specialist area rather than a generalist add-on. We understand that your income may arrive from several directions at once, that tax is not always fully deducted at source, and that professional costs such as indemnity cover and training genuinely affect your tax position. Our role is to translate that complexity into clear, practical guidance and well-maintained records. That means explaining your position in plain language, keeping your filings organised and on time, and helping you plan ahead rather than reacting at the last minute. Whether you are a salaried doctor with a small private income, a locum working across several settings, or a consultant with a limited company, we adapt our support to your working arrangements instead of forcing you into a template. Good communication, accurate record keeping and a proactive approach to tax compliance sit at the centre of how we work with doctors.

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 should feel straightforward, even when your financial affairs are not. First, we take the time to understand your circumstances — how you are engaged, whether you have NHS income, private income, locum work, consultancy fees or a combination of these, and what professional costs you incur. Second, we review your accounting and tax requirements, looking at your current records, deadlines, business structure and any outstanding filings or liabilities so we can identify what needs attention. Third, we put appropriate support in place, agreeing how bookkeeping, Self Assessment, accounts preparation, payroll or VAT work will be handled, who does what, and how we will stay in touch throughout the year. From there, we keep your affairs organised and review your position as your medical career and income sources evolve.

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 CruseBurke apart is a genuine focus on the way doctors earn and are taxed, rather than a one-size-fits-all approach. We recognise that a doctor’s tax position can shift significantly depending on employment status, the balance between NHS and private work, the structure through which private income is received, and the professional expenses involved in maintaining registration and indemnity cover. We bring those threads together — Self Assessment, bookkeeping, annual accounts, Corporation Tax, payroll, VAT and business structure advice — so that your financial records reflect the reality of your working life. That means fewer surprises at filing time, clearer visibility of what you owe and when, and practical guidance on decisions such as whether a limited company or partnership structure suits your private work. Every doctor’s circumstances differ, so our advice is built around your specific mix of income, obligations and goals rather than assumptions about the profession.

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

Not every doctor does, but many benefit from one. If you are purely salaried with tax fully deducted through PAYE and no other income, your affairs may be simple. However, once you add locum shifts, private fees, consultancy income, a practice partnership or a limited company, the reporting requirements multiply quickly. An accountant can help ensure you claim the professional expenses you are entitled to, file accurate returns on time, and understand what you owe before the deadline arrives.

Commonly claimed items include medical indemnity insurance, professional body and royal college subscriptions, mandatory training and continuing professional development, specialist equipment or uniforms, and travel or mileage between work locations where permitted. Whether an expense is allowable depends on the specific rules and your circumstances — for example, ordinary commuting is generally not deductible, while travel between separate temporary workplaces often is. We review your costs individually rather than assuming a standard list applies.

NHS employment income is usually taxed through PAYE, with tax and National Insurance deducted at source. Private medical income is generally not taxed at source, so it needs to be reported through Self Assessment and tax paid separately. Because the two interact, private income can also affect your overall tax position. Keeping accurate records of both streams and reporting them together avoids underpayment and unexpected bills.

Locum income is typically paid gross, with no tax deducted, which means the tax responsibility sits with you. It is worth setting money aside as you earn it, keeping clear records of shifts, travel and expenses, and reporting everything through Self Assessment. Depending on the volume and nature of your work, it may also be worth reviewing whether operating through a limited company or another structure would be more suitable.

Yes. Many doctors need personal Self Assessment alongside business accounts, whether that is a GP partnership, a private practice, or a limited company. We can handle these together so the figures are consistent, deadlines are coordinated, and your personal and business tax positions are considered as a whole rather than in isolation.

It depends on your circumstances. A limited company can suit some doctors with substantial private, consultancy or medico-legal income, offering a different tax and National Insurance treatment compared with sole trader or partnership status. However, it also brings additional compliance obligations such as annual accounts, Corporation Tax returns and payroll responsibilities. The right answer depends on your income levels, plans and personal position, so this is something to assess individually rather than assume.

You should keep records of all income received, whether from NHS employment, private fees, locum work or consultancy, along with invoices, receipts, bank statements and mileage or travel logs. These support the figures in your tax return and are needed if HMRC queries your position. We can help you set up a straightforward system that fits around clinical work so record keeping stays manageable across the year.

Yes. Accounting support can be delivered effectively without frequent in-person meetings. Documents can be shared securely, questions answered by phone or email, and your accounts and returns prepared and submitted on your behalf. Many doctors find this fits better around clinical rotas and busy schedules, and it means you are not tied to arranging time away from work for routine matters.

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Take the Stress Out of Your Medical Finances With Specialist Accountants for Doctors in Fulford

If your income arrives from several directions — NHS salary, private fees, locum shifts or consultancy work — keeping on top of Self Assessment and professional expenses can quickly become a burden. CruseBurke can help by pulling your income streams together into accurate, well-organised records and preparing your tax returns and accounts so nothing is missed or filed late. Get in touch to talk through your circumstances and find out how the right accounting support could simplify your financial year.