For general practitioners, specialist consultants and dentists, running a practice is as much about financial management as it is about patient care. You're experts in your field, but navigating taxation, pensions, cash flow, and regulatory requirements is rarely straightforward.
We understand the unique demands of medical and consultancy professions. Our goal is to help you protect your income, minimise risk and focus on what matters most, your practice and your patients.
Healthcare professionals face a range of financial pressures. Income is often variable, with peaks and troughs from private work, locum sessions or NHS contracts. Complex tax rules, pension considerations, and capital investments, such as medical equipment or property, add layers of complexity. Meanwhile, compliance with HMRC regulations, VAT obligations and succession planning can create additional stress. Without expert support, it is easy to miss opportunities for savings or expose yourself to unnecessary risk.
We offer services tailored to address these challenges. We go beyond standard accounting to deliver solutions tailored to GPs, consultants and dentists.
Tax planning and compliance – We optimise your tax position, manage returns and ensure deadlines are met to reduce your liability and avoid penalties.
Structuring advice – Whether operating as a sole trader, a limited company, or a hybrid model, we help you choose the most tax-efficient structure for your specific situation.
Pension and benefits planning – Our guidance ensures your pension contributions and company benefits work to secure your future while minimising current tax.
Cash flow management – We provide clear projections and forecasts, enabling you to plan for busy periods and quieter months, thereby avoiding financial surprises.
Capital allowances and asset management – We identify opportunities to claim tax relief on equipment, property or improvements, enabling reinvestment into your practice.
VAT support – From registration to returns and partial exemptions, we make sure you comply while avoiding overpayment.
Practice acquisition, sale or exit advice – We help plan mergers, acquisitions or retirement strategies to protect your practice’s value and legacy.
Bookkeeping and accounts – Maintaining accurate records and preparing statutory accounts ensures clarity and peace of mind.
Our approach is simple: we treat you as a professional first and a business second. By tailoring accounting and advisory services to the realities of your profession, we help you make confident financial decisions. The result is reduced stress, maximised efficiency and more time to focus on your patients or consultancy work.
If you would like any advice, contact us by calling 01623 490 120 or emailing This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
Haidee is our Personal Tax Director and is a fully qualified tax adviser, having achieved the ATT qualification in 2006. Tax efficiency being her main concern. Specialising in taxation, Haidee provides clients with advice on personal tax, PAYE services, VAT and social security. She also provides guidance to new start-up businesses.
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