Accountants for Physiotherapists in Brighton

They take care of the financial and tax side of running a physiotherapy practice, so you can concentrate on treating patients. That typically includes recording treatment income and clinic expenses, preparing Self Assessment returns for sole traders and partners, producing annual accounts and Corporation Tax returns for limited companies, running payroll, and providing VAT support where it is relevant. Just as importantly, they explain what the figures mean, help you plan ahead for tax bills and flag anything in your records that needs attention before a deadline arrives.

We work with self-employed physiotherapists, private practitioners, sole traders, partnerships, independent clinic owners, rehabilitation practices and physiotherapy businesses that employ staff or engage associates. Some clients work alone from a single treatment room, while others run multi-therapist clinics with reception staff, contractors and equipment leases. Because accounting requirements differ depending on structure, income sources and staffing, the support is tailored to your circumstances rather than offered as a fixed package for everyone.

Yes. Self-employed physiotherapists, whether working as a sole trader or within a partnership, are a core part of what we do. That usually involves keeping clear records of treatment fees, insurer payments and clinic splits, tracking allowable business expenses, preparing and filing Self Assessment tax returns, and planning for payments on account so tax bills do not come as a surprise. If you are considering moving from self-employment into a limited company, we can also talk through how that might affect your tax position.

It depends on the size and structure of the clinic, but most physiotherapy clinics need a combination of bookkeeping, payroll, annual accounts and tax compliance, with management accounts and VAT support added where they are useful. Clinics with employed therapists and reception staff need payroll and pension administration, while those using self-employed associates need clear contractor records and a proper review of how those payments are treated. Equipment purchases, treatment room costs, insurance and marketing all feed into the picture, so the mix of services should reflect what you actually run.

Yes. We can manage your bookkeeping throughout the year, or help you get on top of a backlog and keep it tidy from then on, using records that suit the way you work. For Self Assessment, we prepare and file your return, make sure income from all sources is included and that legitimate expenses are claimed, and explain what you owe and when. Because physiotherapy income can arrive from patients, insurers, clinics and online bookings, keeping the records accurate from the start makes the whole process considerably smoother.

Common examples include treatment room hire or premises costs, equipment and its maintenance, indemnity and professional insurance, registration and professional body subscriptions, continuing professional development and training, uniforms, marketing, software and administrative costs, and business travel or mileage. Where something is used for both business and personal purposes, only the business proportion can normally be claimed, so the records need to reflect that. Keeping receipts and a simple, consistent system makes it far easier to claim what you are entitled to without overstating anything.

Possibly, and it is not something to assume either way. Some healthcare services can fall outside the scope of VAT or qualify for exemption, but that depends on the exact nature of the service, who is providing it and the conditions that apply, so blanket assumptions are risky. Other income, such as retail products, certain sports or wellbeing services, or non-exempt treatments, may be treated differently again. If your turnover is approaching the registration threshold, or you are unsure how your services are treated, it is worth reviewing your position properly.

Yes, switching is usually straightforward. We handle the handover with your existing accountant, including professional clearance and obtaining the records we need, and we make sure any deadlines are met while the change takes place. To get started, simply get in touch and tell us about your practice, how you are structured and what you need help with, and we will explain the next steps and what information to send over. From there, we agree the scope of support and take it from there.