Specialist Accountants for GPs, Consultants & Locum Doctors

Accountants for Doctors in Gatwick

CruseBurke provides specialist accounting and tax support for doctors working in and around Gatwick, from GPs and hospital doctors to locums, consultants and private practitioners. Whether your income comes from the NHS, private practice, locum shifts or a mix of all three, we help you keep accurate records, meet your Self Assessment and filing obligations, understand allowable professional expenses, and make informed decisions about tax, pensions and business structure. Our aim is straightforward: clear, practical accounting support that fits the way you actually work.

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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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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 in Gatwick?

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 services designed around the realities of medical work, covering both employment income and self-employed or business income. For doctors with NHS income, locum income, consultancy fees or private medical income, this typically starts with Self Assessment and the accurate preparation of tax returns, including the correct reporting of multiple income sources and the professional expenses that are allowable in your circumstances. Where you run a private practice, a partnership or a limited company, we can prepare annual accounts, statutory accounts and Corporation Tax computations, as well as management accounts where you want a clearer picture of profitability. Bookkeeping sits at the heart of much of this, whether that means keeping tidy records of locum income and mileage, reconciling clinic receipts, or maintaining a full set of business records. We also assist with payroll, including director and staff payroll where relevant, VAT registration and returns where your activities require it, and partnership accounts and profit share reporting. Alongside compliance, we offer tax planning and business structure advice, looking at matters such as how you extract income from a company, how profits are shared in a partnership, pension considerations and how your professional costs are treated. Every recommendation is made against your own circumstances, because the right answer for one doctor may be inappropriate for another.

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.

Common Accounting and Tax Challenges for Doctors

Medical careers often generate more than one stream of income, and each stream can carry its own record-keeping, reporting and tax considerations. These are some of the areas doctors most often ask us about.

  • Multiple income sources: combining NHS employment, locum work, private practice or consultancy means more records, more reporting and a greater chance of something being missed at Self Assessment.
  • Self Assessment and filing deadlines: keeping on top of registration, payment on account and submission dates can be difficult alongside clinical rotas and on-call commitments.
  • Allowable professional expenses: understanding which costs qualify as allowable is rarely obvious, particularly where expenses relate partly to employed and partly to self-employed work.
  • Medical indemnity and professional subscriptions: these are common professional costs for doctors, but the correct treatment depends on how and why they are incurred.
  • Training, development and equipment: courses, exams, specialist equipment and study costs need to be considered carefully against the rules for your circumstances.
  • Travel and mileage: travel between sites, home visits and temporary workplaces can be recorded in different ways, and getting the basis right matters for the numbers you report.
  • Pension considerations: annual allowance and contribution questions often interact with your income level and work pattern, so they are worth reviewing rather than assuming.
  • Record keeping and deadlines: without a clear system, receipts, timesheets and bank records build up quickly, making the year-end more stressful and more costly than it needs to be.
  • Business structure: deciding between sole trader, partnership and limited company is a significant decision, and the best option can change as your medical work develops.

Why Doctors Choose CruseBurke for Accounting Support

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 for Doctors

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

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 find it worthwhile. If you are purely salaried with no other income and no complex expenses, your tax position may be straightforward. Once you add locum work, private practice income, consultancy fees, a partnership share or a limited company, the reporting and planning considerations increase considerably. An accountant can help ensure your returns are accurate, your allowable expenses are claimed correctly and you are not overlooking obligations such as registration or payment on account.

Your NHS salary is usually taxed through PAYE, and you would normally report it on a Self Assessment return alongside any private, locum or consultancy income. The interaction between the two matters because additional income can affect your overall tax position, and payments on account may apply. The exact treatment depends on how your private income is earned, whether you operate as a sole trader, partnership or company, and your individual circumstances.

Yes. Locum work typically brings irregular income, travel between sites, and costs such as indemnity cover and professional subscriptions. We can help you keep organised records, work out which expenses are allowable in your situation, and report your locum income correctly. Where your locum activity is substantial, it may also be worth reviewing whether a different business structure would suit you.

Commonly considered costs include medical indemnity, professional body subscriptions, certain training and professional development costs, specialist equipment, and travel or mileage where it relates to your work. Whether a particular cost is allowable depends on the rules that apply to your employment or self-employment, and whether it was incurred wholly and exclusively for the purpose of that work. Because the detail matters, we review expenses individually rather than applying a blanket approach.

It depends on your circumstances. Sole trader or partnership arrangements are common for locum and private work, while a limited company can suit some doctors, particularly where profits are retained or income needs to be extracted flexibly. The right answer depends on your income levels, how you work, your pension position and your plans. We can talk through the advantages and drawbacks so you can make an informed decision.

Yes. Where you employ staff or pay yourself through a company, payroll support can cover payslips, PAYE reporting and the associated filings. If your private practice activity exceeds the VAT registration threshold, we can assist with registration, returns and the correct treatment of medical and non-medical services. Whether VAT applies to a particular service is a detailed question, and we will look at your specific activities.

Changing accountants is usually more straightforward than people expect. We can contact your existing accountant for the information needed, review your recent accounts and returns, and agree a handover so there is no gap in your compliance. It helps to plan the switch at a sensible point in the year, but it can generally be managed at any time.

We work with clients using secure digital communication and document sharing, which suits doctors with busy and unpredictable schedules. You can provide records electronically and we can hold meetings online or by phone at times that work around clinical commitments. If you would prefer to meet in person, we can discuss what is practical for your situation.

Speak to an Expert

Take the Guesswork Out of Your Tax Position

If you are juggling NHS pay, private fees, locum shifts or consultancy income, it is easy for records, expenses and filing obligations to slip out of step. CruseBurke can help by bringing your bookkeeping into order and preparing accurate Self Assessment returns that reflect your allowable professional costs, while keeping an eye on the deadlines that matter. Whether you are newly self-employed, running a practice or simply want a second opinion on your current arrangements, we would welcome a straightforward conversation about your circumstances.