Specialist Accountants for GPs, Consultants & Locum Doctors

Accountants for Doctors in Hartshill

Specialist accounting and tax support for doctors in Hartshill, built around the way you actually work. Whether you are a GP, hospital doctor, consultant, locum or private practitioner, we help you keep NHS and private income in order, handle Self Assessment with confidence, maintain clear bookkeeping records and plan ahead so tax compliance never becomes an afterthought.

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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 in Hartshill?

Doctors rarely fit into a single financial box, and their accounting needs tend to follow the shape of their working life rather than their job title. We support GPs working in practices or out-of-hours settings, hospital doctors and consultants on salaried contracts, locum doctors moving between assignments, and private practitioners running clinics or consulting rooms. We also work with doctors who combine NHS employment with private work, those who take on medico-legal or advisory roles, and those with portfolio careers spanning several income streams. Because each of these arrangements throws up different questions — whether NHS income is taxed through PAYE, how private fees are reported, which professional costs are allowable, and whether a partnership or limited company structure makes sense — the advice needs to reflect your income sources, employment status, business structure and individual circumstances rather than a one-size-fits-all 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.

Accounting and Tax Services for Doctors

Our accounting services for doctors are designed around the reality of medical careers, where employment income, self-employment income and practice profits often sit side by side. We prepare and file Self Assessment tax returns covering NHS income, private medical fees, locum earnings, consultancy income and any other streams you may have, making sure each source is reported correctly and consistently. For those in private practice or consultancy, we handle annual accounts, bookkeeping, management accounts and financial reporting, along with partnership accounts where you work alongside other practitioners. Where a limited company is involved, we take care of statutory accounts, Corporation Tax and payroll, including director remuneration planning. VAT registration and returns, payroll for practice staff, business structure advice and forward-looking tax planning are all part of the picture, so decisions about how you hold income, claim expenses or expand your private work are made with the tax consequences in view.

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

Medical careers produce financial patterns that standard accounting templates rarely handle well. These are the areas where doctors most often need a second pair of eyes.

  • Multiple income sources taxed in different ways. NHS salary, private fees, locum shifts and consultancy work can each be treated differently, and combining them incorrectly is one of the most common causes of unexpected tax bills.
  • Deciding which professional expenses are allowable. Medical indemnity cover, professional subscriptions, training and continuing professional development, specialist equipment, and travel or mileage between sites can all be relevant, but only where the expense genuinely relates to your work and is properly evidenced.
  • Record keeping across several roles. When you are moving between practices, hospitals and private clinics, receipts, invoices and mileage logs quickly pile up, and poor record keeping makes both your tax return and any HMRC enquiry far more stressful than it needs to be.
  • Self Assessment where employment and self-employment meet. Doctors with private or locum income usually need to report it through Self Assessment alongside their employed income, and getting the split between the two right takes care.
  • Choosing the right business structure. Whether to work as a sole trader, within a partnership or through a limited company depends on your income levels, your exposure to risk and how you want to draw money out, and the answer can change as your private work grows.
  • Partnership and practice finances. Practice partners often juggle profit shares, drawings, capital accounts and staff payroll, all of which need clear accounting records and agreement between partners.
  • Pension considerations. Annual allowance and contribution questions can be complex for doctors with long service and varied income, and they often interact with tax planning decisions in ways that benefit from professional input.
  • Diary pressure and deadlines. Clinical rotas leave very little room for admin, so tax deadlines have a habit of arriving unnoticed. Having an accountant manage the timetable removes a significant source of stress.

Why Doctors Choose CruseBurke

Doctors come to CruseBurke because they want an accountant who understands medical income without needing it explained from scratch. We start from how you actually earn — NHS salary, private fees, locum shifts, consultancy days or practice profits — and work out what that means for your tax position, your records and your deadlines. That means practical advice rather than jargon: clear explanations of why something is treated the way it is, organised bookkeeping so nothing is lost between assignments, and proactive tax compliance so returns are prepared properly and filed on time. We also recognise that doctors work in very different arrangements, so the support is shaped around your circumstances, whether you are employed, self-employed, in a partnership, running a limited company or somewhere in between.

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 your accounting in order should not add to an already full schedule. We begin with a conversation about your circumstances — your role, your income sources, whether you have NHS employment, private work, locum assignments or consultancy fees, and how your finances are currently organised. From there, we review your accounting and tax requirements, identify anything that needs attention, and confirm which services are relevant to you, from Self Assessment and bookkeeping to annual accounts, payroll, VAT or business structure advice. The final step is putting that support in place, agreeing how records will be shared, setting out the reporting timetable and taking responsibility for the compliance work so you can get back to medicine with the admin properly handled.

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 approach apart is the way we connect the different parts of a doctor’s financial life. A single question about a private clinic expense can affect your Self Assessment position, your bookkeeping records, your allowable expenses and, over time, whether a limited company structure becomes worthwhile. We look at those connections rather than treating each filing as an isolated task. That means reviewing multiple income sources together, helping you claim the professional costs you are entitled to with the right supporting evidence, keeping your records in a state that stands up to scrutiny, and advising on business structures and partnership arrangements as your career develops. The result is accounting support that is specialist, practical and genuinely useful, rather than generic compliance dressed up in medical language.

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 a salaried NHS post and your tax affairs are straightforward, you may manage without one. However, many doctors have additional income — private fees, locum shifts, consultancy work, medico-legal reports or practice profits — and that is where an accountant adds real value. Multiple income sources create questions about how income is reported, which expenses are allowable, whether payments on account apply and how to avoid an unexpected bill, and those are exactly the areas where specialist support pays for itself in reduced stress and better organisation.

Yes. Doctors who combine employed NHS income with private or locum earnings usually need to report the self-employed element through Self Assessment while their salary continues to be taxed through PAYE. We gather the figures from your records, business accounts or invoices, include the relevant professional expenses, and make sure the return reflects all of your income sources correctly rather than treating each one in isolation.

It depends on your employment status and how the expense relates to your work. Costs that are commonly relevant include medical indemnity cover, professional body subscriptions, certain training and continuing professional development costs, specialist equipment and uniform, and travel or mileage between work locations. The rules differ between employed and self-employed doctors, and some costs that are reimbursed by an employer cannot also be claimed. We review your expenditure in detail and only include what is properly allowable and supported by evidence.

Locum doctors are usually treated as self-employed, which means you are responsible for recording income, keeping receipts and filing a Self Assessment return. It also means you can typically claim a wider range of expenses than an employee, and that you may need to consider payments on account towards the following year's tax. Because locum work often involves moving between sites, mileage and travel records matter, as do professional indemnity and subscription costs.

It can be, but it is not automatically the right answer. Whether a limited company suits you depends on the level and consistency of your private income, how you want to take money out of the business, your pension position and your attitude to additional administration and filing obligations. We look at your specific circumstances and explain the trade-offs rather than applying a general rule, since an arrangement that works well for one doctor may be unnecessarily complex for another.

Yes. Practice partnerships bring their own accounting requirements, including profit shares, partners' drawings and capital accounts, staff payroll and clear reporting so each partner understands their position. We prepare partnership accounts and the related returns, and we can also support partners individually with their personal tax position, which is often where the interaction between partnership profit and personal income needs careful handling.

Yes. Much of the accounting process works perfectly well remotely, with documents shared securely and conversations held by phone or video at times that fit around clinics and rotas. What matters is that your records reach us in a usable form and that we agree a clear timetable for the work. If you prefer to meet in person, we can discuss how that would work when you get in touch.

Switching is usually more straightforward than doctors expect. We ask for some basic information about your income sources and current arrangements, then contact your existing accountant to request the handover of records and any professional clearance required. Once we have your files, we review your position, confirm what needs to be filed and when, and take over the compliance work. If you are partway through a tax year or have an outstanding return, we will explain what needs to happen next before anything is submitted.

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Take the Pressure Off Your Tax Affairs With Accountants for Doctors in Hartshill

Juggling NHS pay, private fees and locum income while keeping track of receipts and filing deadlines can quickly become overwhelming. CruseBurke helps doctors bring order to that picture through accurate Self Assessment returns, organised bookkeeping and clear advice on allowable professional expenses, so your tax position reflects your work properly. Get in touch to talk through your circumstances and find out how specialist accounting support could work for you.