Accountants for Physiotherapists in Dorking

Accountants for Physiotherapists handle the accounting and tax work that sits behind a physiotherapy practice, including bookkeeping, Self Assessment, annual accounts, Corporation Tax, payroll, tax planning and VAT support where it applies. In practice, that means recording treatment income, clinic expenses, equipment, professional subscriptions, training, staff and contractor payments in a way that reflects how you actually work. Because physiotherapists operate in very different ways, the exact services agreed depend on your structure, your income sources and your individual circumstances.

Yes. Self-employed physiotherapists and sole traders are a significant part of the physiotherapy sector, and their accounting needs usually centre on accurate record keeping, Self Assessment, allowable expenses and planning for tax payments across the year. If you work alone, treat privately on a part-time basis, or combine employed work with private practice, your reporting requirements will differ from a limited company clinic, so we review your position before recommending what support makes sense.

Independent physiotherapy clinics commonly need bookkeeping for multiple income streams, payroll for employed therapists and reception staff, annual accounts, Corporation Tax where they are incorporated, management accounts to track performance, and guidance on contractor or associate arrangements. Clinics with premises, equipment purchases, professional indemnity insurance and treatment room costs also benefit from organised record keeping and tax planning. Not every clinic requires every service, so the scope is agreed around your structure and how the business operates.

We can support both, either together or individually. Bookkeeping keeps a clear record of treatment fees, block bookings, insurance-funded income, room hire, equipment, subscriptions and other running costs, which then feeds into your Self Assessment or annual accounts. For self-employed physiotherapists, Self Assessment covers your trading profit and any other income, and the figures must be accurate and filed on time. Where your circumstances involve multiple income sources or a change in structure, we can help clarify how that should be reported.

Typical costs include treatment room hire or premises expenses, physiotherapy equipment and consumables, professional body subscriptions, professional indemnity insurance, continuing professional development and training, software for bookings or records, marketing, and wages or fees paid to staff and subcontractors. Whether a particular cost can be claimed depends on the nature of the expense and how it relates to your business, so records should be detailed enough to show that connection. We can help you identify what is worth tracking and how to keep that evidence in good order.

VAT is worth reviewing, but the position is not the same for every physiotherapist or practice. Whether a service is exempt, taxable or outside the scope can depend on the nature of the treatment provided, the professional circumstances of the practitioner and the applicable conditions, and the same clinic may provide a mix of services with different treatments. Registration thresholds and obligations also depend on your turnover and activity, so it is sensible to review this rather than assume either way.

Yes. Payroll support covers employed therapists, reception and administrative staff, including pay calculations, deductions and the associated reporting obligations. If your clinic works with self-employed associates, locums or subcontracted practitioners, the way those payments are treated depends on the working arrangements and the applicable rules, and getting that wrong can create tax and compliance issues. We can help you understand how different arrangements should be handled and keep the supporting records consistent.

Yes, switching is usually straightforward. Once we understand your current position and confirm the services you need, we can liaise with your existing accountant to obtain the relevant records and information, then pick up your bookkeeping, accounts and tax filings from an agreed point. It helps to have details of your current structure, recent accounts, outstanding filings and any VAT or payroll registrations to hand, so we can make the transition as smooth as possible without disruption to your deadlines.