Accountants for Private Hospitals, Clinics & Care Homes

Accountants for Hospitals in Hexham

Practical accounting, tax and compliance support built around the day-to-day financial realities of running a hospital or hospital business in Hexham.

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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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Hospitals and Hospital Organisations We Support

We support private hospitals, independent hospitals, hospital operators and hospital groups, along with the wider hospital businesses that sit around them, such as day-case and diagnostic facilities, inpatient units and specialist treatment centres. Their accounting needs vary considerably depending on how the organisation is structured, the services it provides, and the mix of income streams it relies on, from patient fees and insurer settlements to contracts and ancillary services. Staff costs, premises, medical equipment, supplier arrangements and operating overheads all shape the numbers, which is why hospital accounting works best when it is built around the specific way each business operates.

Private Hospitals & Day Surgery Units

Insurer and self-pay income reconciliation, consultant fee arrangements, statutory accounts and management reporting by department.

Care Homes & Nursing Homes

Occupancy and fee income tracking, local authority and private resident billing, agency staff cost control and CQC-ready records.

Specialist & Outpatient Clinics

VAT partial exemption on mixed medical and cosmetic work, capital allowances on theatre and imaging equipment, and payroll for clinical teams.

Multi-Site Healthcare Groups

Consolidated accounts, intercompany recharges, group VAT and site-by-site profitability reporting for expanding providers.

Our Accounting Services for Hospitals

As Accountants for Hospitals in Hexham, we cover the core financial work that hospital businesses need to stay in control — annual accounts, day-to-day bookkeeping, management accounts, payroll, budgeting, cash flow planning and financial reporting, along with Corporation Tax and VAT support where these apply to the organisation. That means handling the numbers behind staff costs, medical equipment, premises and facilities, supplier payments, professional services and the operating costs that come with running a hospital. We also help make sense of different income streams, so the financial picture reflects what is actually happening across the business rather than a single revenue line.

Corporation Tax & Capital Allowances

Full expensing and Annual Investment Allowance claims on theatre, imaging and ward equipment, plus group relief and tax planning.

Bookkeeping & VAT Partial Exemption

Healthcare is largely VAT exempt, but cosmetic work, pharmacy sales, catering and room hire are not. We calculate partial exemption correctly.

Statutory & Management Accounts

Companies House and HMRC filings on time, plus monthly management accounts showing income and margin by department or site.

Payroll for Clinical & Agency Staff

Large-volume payroll including bank and agency shifts, unsocial hours, statutory pay and pension auto-enrolment, filed accurately every cycle.

NHS Pension & Consultant Payments

NHS Pension administration and support for consultants on Annual Allowance, plus correct treatment of self-employed consultant fees.

Key Accounting Challenges Hospitals Face

Hospitals tend to carry heavy, ongoing cost bases — staff payroll across clinical and non-clinical teams, medical equipment purchases and maintenance, premises and facilities costs, and a steady flow of supplier and professional services payments. At the same time, income can arrive through several different channels with different timings, which makes cash flow and budgeting genuinely difficult to manage without reliable financial reporting behind them. Capital expenditure decisions, Corporation Tax where it applies and the VAT treatment of particular supplies add another layer of complexity, especially as VAT treatment depends on the nature of the supply, the activities involved, the organisation’s status and the specific circumstances, so it is never a case of applying one blanket rule.

Why Hospitals in Hexham Choose CruseBurke

Hospitals need accounting support that keeps the essentials in order — clean financial records, accurate payroll, meaningful management accounts, clear cash flow visibility and reporting that stands up to scrutiny — while also handling tax compliance and the financial detail behind medical equipment, premises and supplier arrangements. At CruseBurke, that support is tailored to the way each hospital or hospital business actually operates, rather than squeezed into a generic package. The aim is straightforward: financial information you can rely on, explained in plain language, so decisions about the hospital are made with confidence.

Healthcare Finance Expertise

We understand NHS funding, insurer income, consultant fee models and care home fee structures.

Reporting Built for Boards

Management accounts by department, site or service line, ready for the board pack each month.

VAT Partial Exemption Handled

We calculate and document the exempt and taxable split so recoverable input VAT is not lost.

Payroll at Scale

Bank shifts, agency cover, unsocial hours and auto-enrolment processed accurately every cycle.

Compliance Without the Stress

Accounts, returns and payroll filed on time, with records that stand up to funder and CQC scrutiny.

Fair, Fixed Fees

Clear pricing agreed up front, so you get full expert service with no hidden extras.

Our Simple 3-Step Process for Hospitals

We start by getting to understand the hospital or hospital business — how it is structured, how it earns income, what it spends on and what matters most to the people running it. From there we review the existing accounting and tax position, identify what needs attention and set out how the numbers should be handled going forward. The final step is ongoing support, working alongside the hospital on bookkeeping, payroll, reporting, cash flow and tax compliance so the financial side keeps pace with the business.

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.

Practical Accounting Support Built Around Hospitals

Accounting support for a hospital looks different from support for most other businesses, because the cost base is dominated by staff, equipment, premises and suppliers while income may come from several sources at once. We tailor the work accordingly — bookkeeping, payroll, annual accounts, management accounts, financial reporting and cash flow planning, plus tax support where it applies to the organisation. The focus is on practical value: financial information that reflects how the hospital runs, and support that helps the people responsible for it make sound decisions.

Technology Driven

Using the latest technology to offer customised financial strategies that help healthcare practices grow and thrive.

Named Healthcare Accountant

A dedicated accountant who knows your sites, your income mix and your reporting deadlines.

Ongoing Support

Our team is here whenever you need guidance. We offer unlimited support to ensure your financial management is always on point.

Experienced Team

Our team has over 100 years of combined accountancy experience.

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 CruseBurke

Take a back seat and let our accountants handle everything. Switching partway through the year is straightforward, and we deal with your old accountant for you:

Get in touch

Tell us about your hospital and current accounting requirements.

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 About Accountants for Hospitals

We look after the financial side of running a hospital or hospital business. That typically includes bookkeeping, payroll for clinical and non-clinical staff, annual accounts, management accounts, budgeting, cash flow planning, financial reporting and tax compliance such as Corporation Tax and VAT support where these apply. Alongside the routine work, we help interpret what the numbers mean for the hospital — how staff costs, equipment, premises, suppliers and different income streams are affecting performance, and where the pressure points are likely to appear next.

We support private hospitals, independent hospitals, hospital operators and hospital groups, along with hospital businesses such as day-case units, diagnostic and specialist treatment facilities and inpatient centres. The right approach depends on how the organisation is structured, what services it provides, how it is funded and what its cost base looks like. A single-site independent hospital and a multi-site hospital group have quite different reporting, payroll and tax requirements, so the work is shaped around the circumstances rather than applied as a standard template. We focus on private and independent hospital organisations rather than public-sector bodies.

We use fixed, transparent packages, so you know what you are paying for before the work begins, with no hidden fees or unexpected extras appearing later. The scope depends on the size of the hospital business, the volume of transactions, payroll headcount, the number of income streams and the level of reporting and tax support required. Rather than publishing a single price that would fit nobody properly, we set out a clear scope and a fixed fee based on your actual requirements, and we are happy to talk through what is and is not included.

Yes. Payroll is often the largest single cost for a hospital, and it comes with real complexity — clinical and non-clinical teams, differing pay arrangements, variable hours, overtime, enhancements and the pensions and statutory obligations that go with them. We can manage payroll processing, payslips, deductions and the associated reporting so it is handled accurately and on time. Because payroll flows directly into the accounts, keeping it well organised also makes management reporting and budgeting considerably more reliable.

Corporation Tax applies where the hospital business is operated through a limited company, and the position depends on the structure, profits and any reliefs or allowances that may be available — which is why it is assessed case by case. VAT is more nuanced still. Treatment depends on the nature of the supply, the activities involved, the organisation's status and the specific circumstances, so it is not accurate to say all hospital services are exempt or that all hospital-related supplies are taxable. We review the position and help ensure the treatment applied is appropriate and properly supported.

Medical equipment and facilities are significant, often lumpy costs, and decisions about them affect both cash flow and the reported financial position. We help with budgeting and cash flow planning so major purchases are planned rather than absorbed as a surprise, and we make sure the accounting treatment of capital expenditure is handled correctly. Alongside that, we help track the operating costs that sit behind a hospital's margins — premises, maintenance, consumables, supplier contracts and professional services — so you can see where money is going and plan accordingly.

Switching is usually much less disruptive than people expect. We handle the practical side, including requesting the relevant information from your existing accountant, reviewing what has been done previously, and picking up the records cleanly so nothing falls through the gap. If there are historical points that need tidying up, we will flag them early and explain the options. The aim is a smooth handover that leaves you with better financial information and no disruption to deadlines.

It begins with a conversation about the hospital or hospital business — how it is structured, how it earns income, what it spends money on and what you need from an accountant. From there we review the current accounting and tax position, agree a clear scope of work and a fixed fee, and set out how the ongoing support will run. If you are unsure whether your requirements fit, that initial discussion is the right place to find out, and there is no obligation to proceed until you are comfortable with what is proposed.

Speak to an Expert

Need Accountants for Hospitals in Hexham Who Understand Your Business? Speak to a team that keeps your finances clear, compliant and under control.

Running a hospital means juggling payroll for clinical and non-clinical teams, medical equipment costs, premises, supplier payments and several income streams at once — and it is easy for the financial picture to blur. CruseBurke provides practical support with bookkeeping, management accounts, payroll and cash flow planning, along with Corporation Tax and VAT guidance where it applies to your organisation, so you always know where you stand. If you want accounting support that is genuinely tailored to a hospital business rather than a generic package, we would be glad to talk it through with you.