Dentist Accountant
Dental practice accounts, handled properly.
Whether you are a dental associate, a practice principal or running an incorporated dental business, the NHS and private income split alone creates complexity most general accountants miss. OD Accountants understands dental practice finances — fixed fees, no surprises, and a chartered management accountant available the day you call.
- NHS and private income correctly categorised and reported every year
- Equipment and surgery fit-out capital allowances identified and claimed
- Associate self-assessment filed accurately and well before the deadline
- Incorporation analysis done properly before you commit to a structure
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
★★★★★
Confident and well-informed every month
"We always feel well-informed and confident about our financial processes and data. Highly recommend."
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Savings that more than cover the fees
"His fees are very reasonable and the money he has saved me more than covers them."
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Always on the end of the phone
"They're always on the end of the phone to advise and assist and provide a top service for our accounting needs."
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Goes above and beyond for years
"I've been there for years and Niall and his team go above and beyond the duties to provide accounting services but also general advices."
Sound familiar?
Dental accounts are not like other small business accounts.
The NHS and private income split, associate versus principal tax treatment, goodwill on a practice purchase, equipment capital allowances — these are areas where a generalist accountant typically guesses. The result is usually an overpaid tax bill, a missed allowance, or an incorporation decision made for the wrong reasons. None of it is dramatic. It is just quietly expensive.
- ✕ NHS and private income mixed together and treated as a single revenue line
- ✕ Dental equipment and surgery costs not fully claimed as capital allowances
- ✕ No clear view of whether incorporation would actually reduce your tax bill
What properly handled looks like
A chartered management accountant who already understands how dental practice finances work means you do not spend the first hour of every call explaining the GDS contract, associate splits or how your lab fees are structured. The compliance gets done correctly. The planning gets done early.
- ✓ NHS and private income correctly split, categorised and reported from day one
- ✓ All equipment and fit-out capital allowances identified and claimed at the right rate
- ✓ Incorporation modelled properly — the numbers before the decision, not after
- ✓ Competitive fixed fees, with tax savings that typically exceed the annual engagement cost
What dental and healthcare clients say
Practice owners and individual practitioners who wanted an accountant who understood their finances and was genuinely available when needed.
The service from OD has been excellent, as has their advice. It's great to have access to a financial team who can guide us with such confidence and seamlessly integrate with our internal team. We always feel well-informed and confident about our financial processes and data. Highly recommend.
Unlike my previous Accountants, Niall is far more hands-on, available for advice and able to care for me as an individual, rather than a faceless client. His fees are very reasonable and the money he has saved me more than covers them.
Everything a dental practice needs, on one fixed fee.
Compliance handled correctly and advisory support available when decisions need to be made — without the hourly rate anxiety that stops most practice owners asking the questions they should.
Accounts, Tax and Self-Assessment
Annual accounts, corporation tax or self-assessment prepared and filed on time, every year. NHS and private income treated correctly throughout. For associates, your self-assessment is submitted well ahead of the 31 January deadline — your tax bill is not a surprise.
Included as standardPractice Bookkeeping and Payroll
Day-to-day records kept current through cloud accounting software, so your financial position is visible at any point in the year — not just at year-end. Payroll, auto-enrolment and pension contributions handled for practice staff.
Cloud-first deliveryIncorporation and Strategic Advice
Thinking about incorporating, buying into a practice or planning an exit? Founder Niall O'Driscoll FCMA, CGMA brings 10+ years of restructure and commercial finance experience to decisions that carry real financial weight. The analysis is done before the commitment, not after.
Virtual FD levelConsistent across different client types.
From new start-ups to long-standing businesses, the pattern in the reviews is the same — responsive, hands-on and financially useful.
Welcoming and Always Available From Day One
“As a new start up and having never dealt with an accountant, Niall at OD Accountants has been very welcoming and supportive. All our prior queries and issues have been resolved, and he is always available to meet the needs of our team.”
Handled a Tricky Client Setup Without Issue
“Been with OD Accountants for over a year now. Niall and the team are brilliant. They helped me set up a company and get everything I needed in place to run my business. I'm a tricky client due to my 'digital nomad' status, but their advice…”
Supportive, Clear and Always On the Phone
“Niall and his team are supportive, clear and directional accountants who have supported our small business staff up. They're always on the end of the phone to advise and assist and provide a top service for our accounting needs.”
What makes the difference for dental clients.
Three things that matter when you are choosing an accountant for a dental practice rather than a general small business.
No explaining how dental income works
NHS GDS contracts, associate percentage splits, lab fee deductions, private patient income — these are not concepts you should have to explain from scratch every time you call. The firm works with healthcare and professional-services clients where income structure is not straightforward. You get a useful answer, not a blank look.
Incorporation advice from actual experience
Founder Niall O'Driscoll FCMA, CGMA spent 10+ years as a freelance accountant specialising in restructures and turnarounds before founding the firm. The question of whether to incorporate a dental practice — and when — is one that requires genuine commercial modelling, not a generic comparison table. That capability is available here without hiring a full-time finance director.
Live financials, not year-end surprises
Cloud accounting means your practice numbers are current, not six months stale. Tax liabilities are visible well before they are due. Equipment purchases are tracked as they happen. You know where you stand at any point in the year — which is, frankly, the way it should be.
Up and running in four straightforward steps.
Most new dental clients are fully onboarded within two weeks. The process is designed to require as little from you as possible.
Book a discovery call
A short call to understand your current setup — sole trader, associate, partnership or limited company, NHS or private, and where the current pain is. No preparation needed. You will leave knowing what a fixed-fee engagement would include and cost.
Receive a fixed-fee proposal
A clear written proposal covering exactly what is included. No ambiguous scope, no hourly rate surprises when you call with a question. If the numbers are not right for you, there is no obligation.
We handle the transition
If you are switching from another accountant, we contact them directly and request your records. If the books are behind, we catch them up. You do not need to coordinate the handover — that part is handled.
Practice finances under control
Tax obligations visible months in advance. Books current and clean. An accountant available when you call, not just at year-end. Your practice finances become one fewer thing to think about.
“I've been there for years and Niall and his team go above and beyond the duties to provide accounting services but also general advices. They are always available if you need anything while charging very competitive prices. I could not recommend them enough.”
Things dental clients usually ask first.
Do you understand NHS versus private income and how it affects my tax position?
Yes. The distinction between GDS contract income, private fee income, associate arrangements and laboratory cost deductions is understood before you start explaining it. NHS income and private income are treated differently for reporting purposes and the classification matters for both accuracy and tax efficiency. You will not be billed extra for the complexity that comes with a dental income structure.
What does the fixed fee include and how is it set?
The fixed fee is agreed upfront and covers the scope discussed in the discovery call — typically self-assessment or corporation tax, annual accounts, bookkeeping and payroll where needed, and ongoing advisory access. There is no hourly rate that accumulates when you ask a question mid-year. Fees are described by clients as very reasonable, with tax savings that typically more than cover the annual cost. The exact figure depends on the complexity of your practice setup.
My books are behind and I am not sure of the state they are in. Is that a problem?
It is a common starting point, not an obstacle. Catch-up work is scoped and priced transparently so you know what it costs before any work begins. Where records are with a previous accountant, we request them directly. Most new clients arrive with books in some state of disarray and leave the onboarding process with considerably less to worry about.
Is there a minimum contract or notice period if I want to leave?
No long-term contract. Engagements run month to month once the initial onboarding is complete. If the arrangement is not working, you give notice, your records are handed over in clean order and nothing further is owed. The intention is that clients stay because the service is worth it, not because leaving is inconvenient.
I am considering incorporating my dental practice. Can you help with the analysis?
Yes. The incorporation decision for a dental practice involves comparing your current tax position as a sole trader or partner against the projected position as a director-shareholder, accounting for corporation tax, dividend tax, salary structuring, NHS pension implications and the cost of the transition itself. That analysis is done as part of the advisory service — modelled for your specific numbers, not a generic worked example.
How far in advance will I know what my tax bill is going to be?
With cloud accounting in place, your tax position is visible throughout the year rather than only at year-end. For associates and practice principals, estimated tax liabilities are reviewed at regular intervals so payments on account are not a surprise. The objective is that you know your approximate liability well before HMRC sends the statement.
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Your practice finances, properly handled.
Fixed fees, a chartered management accountant who understands dental practice income, and a team that is available when you call. Book a discovery call or request a quote — no obligation on either.