Accountants for Dentists
We're Cardiff accountants who specialise in looking after dental practices across South Wales. From tax planning and payroll to profitability reviews and practice growth, we understand the numbers behind your chair-side work and help you keep more of what you earn.
What we cover for dental practices
Whether you're a newly qualified associate, running your own practice, or planning your exit, we provide specialist accounting support tailored to every stage of your dental career.
Practice Profitability Analysis
Regular reviews of your margins, chair utilisation and fee structures to help you understand where your money's going and how to improve it.
Associate & Self-Assessment Tax
Tax planning for self-employed associates, ensuring you claim everything you're entitled to and never miss a deadline.
Practice Sales & Acquisitions
Financial due diligence, funding advice and exit planning when you're buying, selling or merging a dental practice.
Payroll & Pension Auto-Enrolment
Monthly payroll processing for your dental nurses, hygienists and reception team, including pension compliance and RTI submissions.
How we help Cardiff dental practices stay profitable
Running a dental practice means juggling patient care, staff management, compliance and the business itself. We work with dentists across Cardiff and South Wales to take the financial admin off your plate so you can focus on what you do best. Whether you're an associate filing self-assessment returns or a practice owner managing a team, we understand the unique pressures of the dental sector and tailor our service accordingly.
Our process starts with a free initial consultation where we learn about your practice, your goals and any concerns you have about tax, cash flow or profitability. From there, we build a package that fits: bookkeeping and accounts preparation, VAT returns if you're registered, payroll for your team, and proactive tax planning to make sure you're not paying HMRC a penny more than you need to.
We've helped dental practices in Cardiff reduce their tax bills by an average of 15% in the first year alone.
More information
Many dentists come to us frustrated by accountants who don't understand the sector. They've been given generic advice that doesn't account for associate agreements, mixed NHS and private income, or the capital investment decisions that come with owning a practice. We know how dental income is structured, what expenses you can claim, and how to optimise your drawings if you're a limited company. We also keep a close eye on cash flow, which can be unpredictable when you're waiting on NHS payments or managing patient payment plans.
If you're thinking about buying into a practice, setting up on your own, or planning your retirement, we provide strategic advice at every stage. That includes due diligence on practice acquisitions, financing options, and exit planning to maximise the value of your life's work. We work with dental-specific brokers and lenders, so you get introductions that make sense for your situation.
What's included in our dental accountancy service
- Preparation of annual accounts and corporation tax returns
- Self-assessment tax returns for associates and practice owners
- Monthly or quarterly bookkeeping and management accounts
- VAT return preparation and submission
- Payroll processing, including auto-enrolment pensions
- Tax planning reviews to reduce your liability
- Support with HMRC enquiries and correspondence
- Strategic advice on practice development, acquisitions and sales
We're based in Cardiff and work with practices from Penarth to Pontypridd, Newport to the Valleys. Because we're local, we understand the South Wales market: the mix of demographics, the competition, and the opportunities. We've seen practices thrive by making small changes to their pricing, staffing or equipment investment, and we'll tell you honestly what we think will work for you.
Your time is better spent with patients than spreadsheets. Let us handle the numbers, keep you compliant, and give you the confidence that your finances are in good hands.
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Here are the questions we hear most often from dentists in Cardiff and across South Wales.
Do you only work with practice owners, or can associates use your services too?
How much do your services cost?
What makes you different from a general high-street accountant?
Can you help if I'm thinking about buying or selling a practice?
How quickly do you respond to emails and calls?
Do I need to be based in Cardiff to work with you?
What accounting software do you use?
Will you keep me compliant with HMRC and Companies House?
Let's talk about your practice
Book a free consultation and we'll show you exactly how we can help you stay compliant, reduce your tax bill, and grow with confidence.
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