From £22/mo

Proactive Medical Accountants for Healthcare Professionals

GoForma provides specialist accounting for doctors, dentists, locum GPs, nurses, pharmacists, and other healthcare professionals. Get your own dedicated medical accountant, proactive tax planning, and all your HMRC and Companies House filings handled for you.

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Who we work with

Medical Accountants for every situation

From single-contract IT consultants to growing limited-company directors — pick the situation that fits and you'll get a qualified medical accounting who actually knows it inside out.

Doctors and GPs

What we cover

Doctors and GPs

General practitioners, specialists, surgeons, and locum doctors working in NHS or private settings who need tax-efficient accounting and proactive planning.

  • Locum GPs and hospital doctors
  • Consultants in private practice
  • NHS contractors
  • Surgeons and specialists
  • Junior doctors with additional income

Doctors and GPs

General practitioners, specialists, surgeons, and locum doctors working in NHS or private settings who need tax-efficient accounting and proactive planning.

Dentists and Orthodontists

What we cover

Dentists and Orthodontists

NHS and private dentists managing multiple income streams who need help with self assessment, VAT, and practice accounts.

  • NHS dentists with performer contracts
  • Private practice owners
  • Orthodontists and dental specialists
  • Associate dentists
  • Dental hygienists and therapists

Dentists and Orthodontists

NHS and private dentists managing multiple income streams who need help with self assessment, VAT, and practice accounts.

Pharmacists and Pharmacy Owners

What we cover

Pharmacists and Pharmacy Owners

Pharmacists operating as sole traders or through limited companies who need reliable bookkeeping and tax support.

  • Locum pharmacists
  • Pharmacy business owners
  • NHS dispensing contractors
  • Clinical pharmacists
  • Pre-registration and trainee pharmacists

Pharmacists and Pharmacy Owners

Pharmacists operating as sole traders or through limited companies who need reliable bookkeeping and tax support.

Nurses and Allied Health Professionals

What we cover

Nurses and Allied Health Professionals

Nurses, physiotherapists, occupational therapists, and other allied health professionals with self-employment income.

  • Agency and bank nurses
  • Physiotherapists and OTs
  • Radiographers and sonographers
  • Speech and language therapists
  • Paramedics and advanced practitioners

Nurses and Allied Health Professionals

Nurses, physiotherapists, occupational therapists, and other allied health professionals with self-employment income.

Therapists and Mental Health Professionals

What we cover

Therapists and Mental Health Professionals

Counsellors, psychologists, and talking therapists working privately who need self assessment support and expense advice.

  • CBT therapists and counsellors
  • Clinical and chartered psychologists
  • Psychiatrists in private practice
  • Art and music therapists
  • Child and family therapists

Therapists and Mental Health Professionals

Counsellors, psychologists, and talking therapists working privately who need self assessment support and expense advice.

Veterinarians and Researchers

What we cover

Veterinarians and Researchers

Vets in practice and medical researchers with complex income from multiple sources who need specialist accounting advice.

  • Locum and practice veterinarians
  • Medical researchers with PAYE and self-employment income
  • Clinical trial investigators
  • Academic consultants
  • NHS and university research staff

Veterinarians and Researchers

Vets in practice and medical researchers with complex income from multiple sources who need specialist accounting advice.

What's included

Medical Accountants: everything you actually get

Not just the filings — the dedicated accountant, the contract guidance, the software, and the structure that makes medical accounting actually work for you.

Specialist accountants for doctors, dentists and healthcare

We work with NHS consultants, GPs, locums, dentists (associate and principal), private practitioners and allied health professionals. Your dedicated accountant understands NHS pension annual allowance issues, the McCloud remedy, locum self-assessment quirks, and the gap between NHS and private income — so you don't end up with a surprise tax bill.

NHS pension and superannuation reviewed every year

Annual review of your NHS pension contributions, scheme pays elections, and annual allowance position. We model the impact of private income on your tapered annual allowance, flag McCloud remedy choices where relevant, and coordinate with NHS Pensions on certificates and forms.

Locum self-assessment, prepared correctly

Locum income, NHS A-form earnings, agency invoices, mileage between trusts, professional subscriptions, indemnity, and CPD — all captured and claimed where allowable. Your SA100 reflects every legitimate deduction, not just the obvious ones.

Private practice — sole trader, partnership, or limited company

Private clinic? Aesthetic practice? Cosmetic dermatology side-line? We model the right structure for your case — sole trader, partnership, or Ltd — and incorporate where it makes sense. Most consultants who go limited save £6–12k/year in tax once their private income passes the £75k mark.

Books, payroll and VAT for medical practices

We handle the books, payroll, pension auto-enrolment and any VAT (where exempt supplies allow) for dental practices, GP surgeries, private clinics and group partnerships. Quarterly management figures so you can see practice profitability by site, partner or service line.

Direct access — discreet and responsive

Confidential, qualified, and on call when you need us. Quick question on a private invoice, a new associate contract, an indemnity claim against income? Message your accountant directly. UK business hours, same-person continuity, and a fixed fee that includes the conversation.

FROM £22/MO · 60-SECOND QUOTE

Get your bespoke medical accountants quote

Answer a few quick questions and we'll match you to the right package — with a price tailored to your business. Takes about 60 seconds.

Month-to-month, cancel any time 30-day money-back guarantee 30 days' notice
How we compare

GoForma vs the alternatives

Feature GoFormaHigh Street AccountantBudget Online Service
Dedicated named accountant
FreeAgent software included
WhatsApp and live chat support
Monthly rolling contract
Money-back guarantee
Proactive tax planning
Instant online quote
How It Works

From a 20-minute call to fully looked after

Getting started with GoForma is quick, simple, and entirely online.

01

Book a Free Consultation

Book a 20-minute call with a specialist medical accountant to discuss company structure, take-home pay, taxes, or switching accountants.

Free consultation No commitment, no pitch 20 MIN
Tue 13 May
09:30 10:00 10:30
Wed 14 May
11:00 14:30
02

Sign Up Online

Choose the right package and complete onboarding in your dashboard. We can register your medical business with HMRC or Companies House.

Pick a fixed-fee plan
Confirm business details
ID + AML verification
Sign engagement letter
Welcome to your dashboard
03

Company Authorisations and Software Setup

We complete all necessary steps to become authorised to manage your business and personal tax, and set up all key accounting software.

Sign letter
We contact them
Records moved
You're live
04

Start Invoicing and Paying Yourself

Automatically import bank transactions, create invoices, get advice on expenses, and learn how to pay yourself tax-efficiently.

Revenue
£42.8k
Expenses
£9.2k
CT due
£6.4k
05

Stay Ahead of Deadlines

Get proactive deadline reminders and expert accountants managing your quarterly and annual HMRC submissions.

Quick one — am I OK to expense the home office bills?
Yes, on the simplified rate. I'll add £26/mo to your return automatically.
Replied in 4 minutes
06

Ongoing Expert Support

Year-round advice from experienced healthcare accountants who keep your accounts accurate and compliant.

Self Assessment
Corporation Tax
VAT returns
PAYE / payroll
Year-end accounts
Confirmation statement
Rated 4.9/5 from 65 Google reviews

What doctors, dentists and healthcare clients say after switching

Real reviews from real GoForma clients. Names match those on our verified Google profile.

★★★★★

Finally an accountant who actually understands NHS pension annual allowance and the McCloud remedy. They modelled my private practice income against the tapered allowance and saved me from a £9k pension tax charge.

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★★★★★

Set up my private aesthetic clinic as a limited company, handled all the VAT exemption mapping, and got my locum SA100 filed. Saved about £8k in tax in the first year alone vs sole trader.

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★★★★★

Dental associate income, principal partnership shares, lab fees, indemnity, CPD — they capture every legitimate expense. The annual superannuation review alone is worth the fee.

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★★★★★

Discreet, qualified and responsive. I message my accountant directly about anything from a private invoice to a new associate contract — same-day reply, every time. Exactly what a busy clinician needs.

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Frequently asked questions

Do I get my own dedicated accountant?
Yes. You will get your own named and dedicated accountant. You can book time with them easily in your dashboard and also contact them via WhatsApp, email, and live chat.
Do you charge for meetings or advice?
No, there are no additional costs for meetings or advice as part of our monthly subscriptions. Our support is unlimited.
Do you provide a free consultation?
Yes. Our initial consultation is totally free. Unlike many accountants, we do not charge for subsequent meetings either by phone or video conference.
Can you incorporate limited companies for healthcare professionals?
Yes. We can help incorporate your limited company and register the business for the necessary taxes and authorisations including VAT, PAYE, and Self Assessment.
What is the role of an accountant in the healthcare industry?
A medical accountant specialises in providing financial services tailored specifically for healthcare professionals. They handle bookkeeping, tax planning, financial reporting, payroll management, and NHS pension advice.
Why should healthcare professionals hire a medical accountant?
Healthcare professionals benefit from a medical accountant's expertise in healthcare tax regulations, NHS pension planning, and financial management. By outsourcing accounting, you can focus on patient care while ensuring accurate financial records and compliance with tax laws.
Do you help with NHS pension annual allowance charges?
Yes. GoForma can advise on the NHS pension annual allowance and potential tax charges that affect higher-earning doctors and consultants. We help you plan around these charges and understand your options.
Do you provide accounting software?
Yes. We include FreeAgent cloud accounting software free of charge with all packages. Key features include automatic bank transaction import, unlimited invoicing, expense tracking, and a mobile app for iOS and Android.
Is it easy to switch accountants to GoForma?
Yes. If you are looking to change accountants, the process is straightforward. You notify us through the GoForma Dashboard and we take care of everything else, including collecting records from your previous accountant and handling all HMRC authorisation changes.
Do I need to register for VAT as a healthcare professional?
It depends on whether you are close to crossing the £90,000 annual VAT threshold. Many medical services are VAT-exempt, but this varies by activity type. Your accountant will advise based on your specific income sources.
Meet GoForma

Real people, real qualifications, a real address

Your accounting matters too much to be handed off to an offshore team you'll never meet. Every GoForma client gets a named, UK-qualified accountant, with a London office and a phone number that picks up.

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ACCA & AAT qualified accountants
Every accountant is professionally qualified by the ACCA or AAT — the UK's two leading professional accounting bodies, both regulated for public practice.
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FreeAgent Platinum Partner
Top-tier partnership with FreeAgent. Bundled software (worth £330/yr) included on every plan, with priority support from the FreeAgent team.
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HMRC-recognised tax agent
Authorised by HMRC to file Corporation Tax, Self Assessment, VAT, PAYE and CIS returns directly with HMRC on your behalf — agent reference held on file.
Companies House (no. 13046739)
ICO data protection registered
Registered with the UK Information Commissioner's Office (ICO). Your financial data is handled to GDPR standards, end-to-end encrypted in transit and at rest.
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Key terms, plain English

Quick definitions for medical accountants

IR35

UK off-payroll working rules. They decide whether a contractor working through a limited company is genuinely in business or is a 'disguised employee' for tax purposes.

Read the official HMRC / gov.uk guidance
Corporation Tax CT

The tax a UK limited company pays on its taxable profits — currently between 19% and 25% of profit depending on profit level. Filed annually via a CT600 return.

Read the official HMRC / gov.uk guidance
Self Assessment SA

The annual personal tax return that a limited-company director files for their own income — typically dividends, salary and other personal income. Deadline: 31 January.

Read the official HMRC / gov.uk guidance
Making Tax Digital MTD

HMRC's programme that requires VAT-registered and self-employed taxpayers to keep digital records and file via approved software like FreeAgent.

Read the official HMRC / gov.uk guidance
Confirmation Statement

An annual filing to Companies House confirming the company's directors, shareholders and registered office. Separate from CT and SA — but every limited company has to file one.

Read the official HMRC / gov.uk guidance
Construction Industry Scheme CIS

A set of HMRC rules for the construction sector where contractors deduct money from subcontractor payments at source and pass it to HMRC as advance tax.

Read the official HMRC / gov.uk guidance