Dentist Accountant
Dental practice accounts, handled properly.
Whether you are an associate with mixed NHS and private income, a principal running a practice, or somewhere between the two, the tax picture is rarely straightforward. Fixed fee agreed before any work starts, Xero Certified Advisor, and same-day replies Monday to Saturday.
- NHS and private income split handled correctly from the start
- Associate self-assessment filed on time with all allowable deductions claimed
- Equipment and fit-out costs reviewed for capital allowances every year
- Your tax liability known well before the payment deadline arrives
No long-term contract. If it is not working after three months, you leave with clean books and nothing owed.
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What our clients say
★★★★★
Saved Money on Self Assessment
“Joey was super helpful, took care of everything and saved me money on my Self Assessment. Communicated everything throughout.”
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Professional and Efficient Every Time
“Joey always delivers a professional and efficient service. Highly recommend to everyone!”
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Vast Knowledge, Very Good Job
“Joey has been extremely helpful and uses his vast knowledge to do a very good job.”
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Always on Hand to Answer Questions
“Always on hand to answer any questions throughout.”
Sound familiar?
Dental income is complicated. Most accountants treat it like it is not.
Associates often have a mix of NHS performer income, private billings, associate agreements, and lab cost deductions — none of which fit neatly into standard self-assessment workflows. Practice principals add equipment finance, CQC registration costs, and potential incorporation decisions on top. The result is usually a tax return that is filed but not quite right, or a practice that is paying more than it should because no one has looked closely enough.
- NHS and private income mixed together and not properly separated for tax
- Equipment purchases, chair finance, and fit-out costs sitting unclaimed as allowances
- No clear view of what the tax bill will be until HMRC sends the calculation
What sorted looks like for dental clients
The tax picture for dentists is specific enough that it genuinely helps to work with someone who already knows the sector. Here is what that changes in practice.
- NHS and private income correctly split and allocated for tax from day one
- Capital allowances reviewed annually so nothing claimable is left on the table
- Tax liability visible months in advance, not when the reminder arrives
- Fixed fee agreed in writing before any work starts — no hourly surprises
What clients say about working with us
A small practice with direct access to your accountant and nine years of experience behind the work. Here is what that looks like in practice.
Joey was super helpful, took care of everything and saved me money on my Self Assessment. Communicated everything throughout. I will be using his services again. Would definitely recommend.
Great company that have helped me out massively with my tax and VAT returns.
What the fee covers for dental clients
Three core areas where dental practitioners typically need the most support — handled end to end, with direct access to Joey throughout.
Associate and Principal Tax Returns
Self-assessment handled in full, whether you are an associate with a mix of NHS and private income or a principal drawing salary and dividends from a limited company. All allowable expenses reviewed — lab fees, professional subscriptions, indemnity, CPD, and equipment — so nothing claimable is missed. You will know your liability before the January deadline, not the day before.
Included as standardPractice Accounts and Corporation Tax
Year-end accounts and Corporation Tax for dental practices operating through a limited company, prepared and filed by Joey directly. Turnover, expenditure, equipment depreciation, and director drawings all handled correctly and on time. Practice principals also get a review of salary and dividend structure each year to ensure the split remains tax-efficient.
Limited company clientsBookkeeping, VAT, and Payroll
Day-to-day practice bookkeeping kept current in Xero so the numbers are always visible. VAT registration advice and quarterly MTD submissions where applicable, plus payroll for reception staff, nurses, and associates on the books. Regular bookkeeping means year-end accounts take considerably less time — and cost less as a result.
Ongoing supportConsistent across different clients and sectors
Sole traders, limited companies, landlords, trades — the common thread is direct access to the person doing the work and a clear answer to every question asked.
Extremely Helpful, Vast Knowledge, Very Good Job
“Joey has been extremely helpful and uses his vast knowledge to do a very good job. I would highly recommend him.”
Always Delivers Professional and Efficient Service
“Joey always delivers a professional and efficient service. Highly recommend to everyone!”
Always on Hand Throughout
“Always on hand to answer any questions throughout.”
Why dental clients choose us over a larger firm
Three reasons that come up repeatedly when clients explain why they switched.
You will not need to explain dentistry
NHS performer numbers, associate agreements, lab cost deductions, BDA membership, indemnity fees — you will not spend the first meeting explaining how dental income works before getting a useful answer. The sector is familiar enough that the conversation starts in the right place. That saves time and reduces the chance of something being missed.
Direct access, not a junior handoff
Every client at JD Accountancy deals with Joey directly. No ticket queue, no being passed to someone who needs to check with a colleague. The person who reads your accounts also picks up the phone. Available 7am to 7pm Monday to Saturday by phone, WhatsApp, or email — and often Sundays when something needs attention.
Fixed fee, agreed before work starts
The fee is scoped to the actual size and complexity of your practice — not a flat rate designed for a much larger firm. Associates with straightforward self-assessments pay accordingly. Principals with limited companies, payroll, and VAT pay for that work specifically. Nothing starts until the fee is agreed in writing.
Up and running in four steps
Most dental clients are fully onboarded within a week. You sign one form. Everything else is handled.
Free initial call or chat
Get in touch by phone, WhatsApp, or the form on this page. We will talk through your situation — associate, principal, limited company, or a mix — and whether we are a good fit. No pressure. If we are not the right match, we will say so.
Fixed quote in writing
After the call you will receive a fixed fee in writing, scoped to the complexity of your practice. No hourly billing, no estimates that expand later, no charge for a quick follow-up question.
We handle the switch
If you have an existing accountant, we contact them directly to request your records. Xero is set up, HMRC authorisations are updated, and your previous year’s figures are brought across. You sign one form. The legwork is ours.
Ongoing — books current, tax visible
Bookkeeping kept current, returns filed on time, and your tax position visible throughout the year rather than once a year at deadline. Questions answered the day you ask them. Which is, frankly, the way it should work.
“Joey always delivers a professional and efficient service. Highly recommend to everyone!”
Things dental clients usually ask first
Do you understand how NHS associate income and private billings are taxed differently?
Yes. Associate dentists typically receive NHS performer income under a contract for services rather than employment, alongside private billings that may or may not appear on the same statement. The two streams are accounted for separately, and deductible expenses — lab fees, indemnity, BDA membership, CPD, clinical equipment — are reviewed properly rather than treated as a generic sole trader return. You will not need to explain the structure from scratch.
What does it cost, and what is included?
Fees are fixed and scoped to the size and complexity of your work — an associate with a straightforward self-assessment pays considerably less than a principal running a limited company with payroll and VAT. The fee is agreed in writing before any work starts. There is no hourly billing and no charge for questions during the year. A quote takes one short call.
My books are behind and my previous accountant was not very responsive. Can you still help?
Yes, and this is a fairly common starting point. Catch-up work is scoped and quoted separately so you know exactly what it will cost to bring records up to date before the ongoing fee begins. We contact your previous accountant to request records directly — you do not need to chase them. Once things are current, they stay that way.
Is there a long-term contract?
No. There is no minimum term and no exit fee. If it is not working after three months, you leave with clean, up-to-date books and nothing further owed. In practice, around 90% of clients stay — but that is because the service works, not because leaving is difficult.
Can you advise on whether to incorporate a dental practice as a limited company?
Yes. The incorporation decision for dental principals involves weighing NHS pension implications, CQC requirements, the cost of running a company against the tax saving, and the goodwill position if the practice changes hands. It is a decision worth taking time over, and one that is best reviewed before acting rather than after. We can work through the numbers with you.
How far in advance will I know my tax bill?
For most dental clients, the aim is to have a clear estimate of the self-assessment liability by October — well before the January payment deadline. That means you can set money aside, plan around it, or adjust drawings if the number is larger than expected. A tax bill that arrives as a surprise is largely avoidable when the books are current throughout the year.
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