Accounting for dentists
Accountants for Dentists in Manchester
Look after your patients, with clearer accounts behind the scenes.
Practice receipts, associate arrangements and laboratory bills can create a demanding admin workload. Equipment purchases and payroll add decisions that need a reliable view of the numbers.
We can help your dental practice keep records organised, prepare for tax and understand the numbers. Agree the support and fee before you commit.

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Stretford profile, checked 30 September 2026.
A fixed fee agreed around your needs
Clear explanations and practical support
Built around the way you work
Understand the finances behind each working day.
We can discuss accounting support for practice owners and self-employed dental professionals. Organised records help you prepare for tax, understand costs and make decisions about the way you work.
01 / SUPPORT
Keep practice records clear
Reconcile payment reports and fees. Keep associate arrangements, laboratory spending and practice costs properly documented.
02 / SUPPORT
Understand practice overheads
Bring staff, premises and laboratory costs into regular reports. Distinguish cash coming in from the profit available to you.
03 / SUPPORT
Review treatment and VAT
Healthcare exemption has conditions. Different services and sales can require different treatment, so review what is actually supplied.
04 / SUPPORT
Get year-end ready
Agree the records and timetable for your dental practice. Discuss accounts preparation and the returns required for your business structure.
05 / SUPPORT
Plan for tax deadlines
Understand what information is needed and what to put aside. We can review your income and costs against the rules that apply to your circumstances.
06 / SUPPORT
Keep your team’s pay organised
If you employ staff, agree a payroll routine for starter information, changes and pay dates. Confirm what is included in the engagement.
A client’s experience
Helpful support, in their own words.
A client’s experience of working with Jay. This review describes the service, not a sector-specific financial outcome.
“Jay was brilliant, he offers a quick, efficient and quality service.”
Sam Yearsley
An individual experience, not a guarantee of tax savings or turnaround.
A straightforward start
Let’s make the next step clear.
Tell us about your dental practice
Bring your questions, current software and next deadline. We will discuss how income and costs move through the business.
Agree the right support
We set out the work, responsibilities and fee. You know what is covered before deciding to proceed.
Build a workable routine
Agree how records will be shared securely and when information is needed. Good communication helps keep deadlines manageable.
Questions about dentists
Your accounts, explained simply.
Is every service a dentist provides VAT-exempt?
No blanket answer is safe. Qualifying dental healthcare may be exempt while other supplies depend on their nature and purpose. Review the actual treatment and contractual arrangement.
Does an associate agreement automatically make me self-employed?
No. The facts of the working arrangement matter as well as the contract. Discuss your circumstances before assuming a particular employment or tax status.
Can I deduct the cost of new dental equipment immediately?
Not necessarily. Equipment may need capital treatment and the available relief depends on the circumstances. Keep purchase and finance documents and review the correct treatment.
Can you work with the accounting software I already use?
Tell us what you use and how your records are kept. We can discuss a workable process rather than insist on a change before understanding your needs.
Can you help if my records are behind?
Tell us the periods involved and any deadlines or HMRC letters. We will assess the work and agree a realistic timetable. Do not assume an urgent deadline can always be met.
Will having an accountant stop HMRC asking questions?
No accountant can guarantee that. Accurate records and properly supported returns help you explain your position. Any HMRC enquiry should be discussed promptly.
General information, not personalised tax advice. Treatment depends on your circumstances and current rules.
Useful reading for your dental practice
Make everyday admin easier.
Practical FreeAgent guides for everyday invoicing, project records and expenses. We can discuss how these tasks fit your business.
Make more room for your dental practice.
Tell us what is taking too long or causing concern. We will discuss the support you need and explain the next step.
Manchester and Stretford offices
Meet us by arrangement at 5 Piccadilly Place, Manchester M1 3BP or 10 Milton Road, Stretford M32 0RD.
Contact us to arrange a conversation
No need to send financial documents before we agree a secure way to share them.


