Specialist Accountants for GPs, Consultants & Locum Doctors

Accountants for Doctors in Gravesend

Specialist accounting support designed around the way doctors actually earn and pay tax. Whether you are a GP, hospital doctor, consultant, locum or private practitioner in Gravesend, your finances rarely follow a single straightforward payslip. CruseBurke helps you bring NHS income, private medical fees, locum shifts and consultancy work together into one clear picture, so Self Assessment, bookkeeping and tax compliance are handled accurately and on time — leaving you free to 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 between doctors, even within the same specialty, because what matters is how you are paid and how your work is structured rather than the job title alone. Salaried hospital doctors on a single NHS payroll often have relatively simple tax affairs, but additional private sessions, awards, or locum shifts can quickly change that. GPs may be partners in a practice, salaried, or working as locums, each of which brings different treatment of drawings, practice profits, pension contributions and partnership tax returns. Consultants and private practitioners typically need to manage theatre fees, consultation income, medical indemnity and a wider spread of allowable expenses, while doctors combining NHS and private work — or holding both employment and self-employment — often face the trickiest position of all, with tax codes, payments on account and record keeping that must reconcile across multiple sources. Locums need support with timesheets, mileage and fluctuating income. Those running a limited company for private or medico-legal work need annual accounts, Corporation Tax and often payroll and VAT handled properly. Wherever your working pattern sits, the starting point is a conversation about your income sources and circumstances — we do not assume that any two doctors are taxed in the same way.

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

The services that suit you depend on how you work, so our support is built around your circumstances rather than a fixed package. For doctors with NHS and private income, or employment alongside self-employment, we prepare and file Self Assessment tax returns that bring every source together and make sure the right expenses and reliefs are claimed. Locum doctors typically need help with bookkeeping for irregular income, mileage and travel records, and clarity on payments on account. If you run a private practice, provide consultancy or medico-legal services through a limited company, we look after annual accounts, Corporation Tax, director payroll, VAT registration and returns where relevant, and management accounts that show how the business is really performing. GP partners and other medical partnerships may need partnership accounts and tax returns, with profit shares and capital accounts calculated accurately. Across all of this, we offer practical tax planning — reviewing business structures, pension contributions that sit within the rules, and the timing of income and expenses — alongside the bookkeeping and record-keeping discipline that keeps everything compliant and stress-free at filing deadlines.

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 rarely have a single, tidy income stream, and it is the spread of income and expenses across employment, self-employment and sometimes a company that creates most of the friction. The considerations below are the ones we see most often when supporting medical professionals.

  • Blending NHS and private income: employment income is taxed through PAYE, while private fees, locum work and consultancy income usually fall under Self Assessment, so the two must be reconciled carefully to avoid underpayments or unexpected bills.
  • Payments on account and fluctuating income: locum and private work can vary significantly month to month, which makes HMRC's payment on account system easy to under-budget for and can cause cash flow pressure when tax falls due.
  • Identifying allowable professional expenses: medical indemnity, GMC and specialist registration fees, professional body subscriptions, CPD courses and equipment may be allowable in some circumstances but not others, and claiming the wrong items creates risk.
  • Travel and mileage records: travel between sites, home visits and locum assignments all need proper records, and the rules on what counts as ordinary commuting are not always intuitive.
  • Bookkeeping across multiple income sources: without a consistent system, invoices, timesheets, expense receipts and bank transactions become difficult to unpick at year end and increase the risk of errors.
  • Pension considerations: annual allowance, carry forward and the interaction between NHS pension contributions, private income and tax relief make pensions a genuinely complex area for higher earners.
  • Choosing the right business structure: whether to work as a sole trader, partner or through a limited company has tax, administrative and personal implications that should be reviewed as circumstances change.
  • Practice and partnership finances: GP partners and practice owners need accurate profit shares, drawings records and capital accounts, plus support with the wider financial management of the practice.
  • Keeping pace with deadlines and changing rules: HMRC deadlines, Making Tax Digital for Income Tax and shifting allowances mean medical professionals benefit from ongoing support rather than a once-a-year scramble.

What Makes CruseBurke Different

Plenty of accountants can file a tax return. Fewer take the time to understand how a doctor’s income genuinely fits together — the NHS payslip, the private invoice, the locum timesheet, the partnership profit share, the company year end. Our approach is built around that complexity. We start by mapping your income sources and business structures, then make sure the accounting treatment for each one is correct and consistent. That means expenses are reviewed properly rather than guessed at, records are maintained in a way that stands up to scrutiny, and returns are prepared with an eye on both compliance and legitimate tax efficiency. Just as importantly, we explain things in plain language, so you can see why a decision has been made and what it means for your tax position next year rather than only this one. Whether your affairs are straightforward or genuinely multi-layered, the aim is the same: accurate accounting, sensible planning and a working relationship that keeps you informed instead of surprised.

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 like relief, not another administrative burden. First, we start with a conversation about how you actually work — your NHS post, private fees, locum shifts, consultancy or medico-legal work, any company or partnership arrangements, and what you want from your finances. Second, we review your current position: how your records are kept, whether your tax returns are up to date, what expenses and reliefs are being claimed, and where the gaps or risks sit. Third, we put a clear plan in place, covering the ongoing bookkeeping, Self Assessment, accounts, payroll or VAT requirements that apply to you, along with a sensible timetable for deadlines and periodic reviews as your circumstances evolve. If you are changing roles, increasing private work or restructuring how you are paid, that is exactly the point at which a review is most valuable.

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.

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 you are a salaried doctor with a single NHS employment, PAYE may already be handling most of your tax, although higher income, pension annual allowance issues or additional income can still make advice worthwhile. Once you take on private fees, locum work, consultancy, a partnership share or a limited company, the position becomes far more involved, and an accountant helps ensure returns are accurate, expenses are claimed correctly and deadlines are met.

Your NHS salary is taxed through PAYE, but private fees, locum income and consultancy earnings generally need to be reported through Self Assessment. The return brings both together, and HMRC calculates any additional tax due on the self-employed element. Because PAYE only accounts for your employment income, it is common to under-budget for the balancing payment, so planning ahead matters. The exact treatment depends on your income levels and circumstances.

Potentially allowable items include medical indemnity insurance, GMC and specialist register fees, professional body subscriptions, certain CPD and training costs, equipment, and business mileage where the travel qualifies. The precise position depends on whether the cost relates to your employment or self-employment, whether it is wholly and exclusively for business purposes, and whether you are claiming under employment expenses rules or self-employment rules. That distinction is where many claims go wrong.

Locum doctors usually need a reliable record of invoices raised, timesheets worked, and the travel and mileage associated with assignments, along with any equipment, indemnity or subscription costs. Because locum income fluctuates, it also helps to set money aside for tax as you earn rather than waiting until the filing deadline. Registering for Self Assessment, keeping income and expenses separate from personal spending, and reviewing payments on account each year all make a real difference.

There is no universal answer — it depends on your level of private income, how clients engage you, your pension position and your wider financial goals. A limited company can suit some doctors offering consultancy or medico-legal services, but it brings additional obligations including annual accounts, Corporation Tax, and potentially payroll and VAT. It is also important to consider IR35 and the rules around working through your own company. We can review whether incorporation makes sense for your particular circumstances.

Yes. GP partners typically need partnership accounts and a partnership tax return, with profit shares and capital accounts calculated correctly, plus individual returns that capture private income alongside the partnership share. Practice finances, drawings, pension contributions and the timing of payments all interact, so it helps to have one adviser looking at the whole picture rather than treating each element in isolation.

Pension contributions can be a valuable and tax-efficient part of your financial planning, but for higher-earning doctors the annual allowance, carry forward rules and the interaction between NHS pension scheme contributions and private income can create complications, including potential tax charges. It is worth a proper review rather than an assumption, particularly if your income has risen or changed shape recently.

Yes — much of what we do can be handled remotely, with documents shared securely and meetings held by phone or video where that suits you better. If you are moving from another accountant, we can help with the handover, obtain the necessary records and authorisations, and review your historic position so you start the new relationship with a clear understanding of where things stand.

It usually begins with an initial conversation about how you work and what you need. From there we look at your existing records, tax returns and business structure, identify anything outstanding, and set out the support that fits. That might be a straightforward tax return, ongoing bookkeeping and accounts, company compliance, or a broader planning review. The first step is simply getting in touch and telling us about your circumstances.

Speak to an Expert

Stop Losing Time to Tax Admin — Work With Accountants for Doctors in Gravesend Instead. From NHS payslips to private fees and locum invoices, we help you keep every income source organised, compliant and properly planned.

Juggling NHS income, private fees and locum work can leave you uncertain about what you owe and when it is due, and small record-keeping gaps tend to surface at the worst possible moment. CruseBurke provides specialist accounting support for doctors, including Self Assessment that brings all your income sources together and bookkeeping that keeps your expenses and mileage properly recorded throughout the year. If you would rather spend your evenings on something other than receipts and deadlines, get in touch with our team to talk through your circumstances and see how we can help.