Accountant for Doctors

Specialist Accountants for Doctors & healthcare professionals in the UK

Stress-free accountants for doctors and healthcare professionals. Get expert support, simple software, and all your filings covered.

  • Your own dedicated accountant for doctors and healthcare professionals
  • Deep understanding of NHS and private income structures
  • IR35 and locum tax expertise
  • All Companies House and HMRC tax filing sorted
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Why Doctors and Healthcare Professionals Choose Our Accounting Services

We provide a range of accounting and tax services designed for anyone working as a locum provider or full time practices.

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Dedicated Accountant for Doctor

Your own named accountant who understands NHS income, private practice and locum work. Speak to them directly by phone, email or WhatsApp. No call centres.

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All Your Personal and Company Tax Filing

We prepare and file your Self Assessment, annual accounts, Corporation Tax return, payroll, VAT returns and confirmation statements.

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Limited Company Formation and Setup

Starting a locum limited company? We register your company at our London address, complete all filings with Companies House and guide you through PAYE and tax registration with HM

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FreeAgent Accounting Software Included

As a FreeAgent Platinum Partner, we provide award winning cloud accounting software at no extra cost. Connect bank feeds, raise invoices, track expenses and see real time tax estimates in one secure system.

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Proactive Tax Planning for Doctors

We review your income structure and look for practical ways to reduce tax through dividend planning, pension contributions and use of available allowances. Clear advice backed by UK tax expertise.

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London Registered Office and Mail Handling

Use our London address as your registered office. We receive and scan your official company mail so you never miss important correspondence. Meeting space is also available at our Farringdon location if you need it.

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Specialist Accounting Support for Doctors Across All Medical Roles

Whether you work solely within the NHS, run a private clinic, or combine multiple income streams, we provide structured tax advice and compliance support tailored to your role

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Locum & Agency Doctors

Locum doctors working through limited companies or agencies who need specialist guidance on IR35, expense claims, and tax-efficient pay structures.

  • Locum GPs
  • Locum hospital doctors
  • Agency & bank shift workers
  • Doctors switching between locum and permanent roles
  • Locums operating through a limited company
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Hospital Doctors & Consultants

NHS and private hospital doctors managing complex tax positions across salaried employment, private practice, and medico-legal work.

  • Junior doctors & registrars
  • NHS hospital consultants
  • Private practice consultants
  • Surgeons & anaesthetists
  • Psychiatrists & physicians
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GPs & Primary Care Doctors

General practitioners working across NHS practices, private clinics, and out-of-hours services who need accounting that handles multiple income streams and partnership structures.

  • Salaried GPs
  • GP partners & practice owners
  • Out-of-hours & urgent care GPs
  • Private GP clinic owners
  • GP retainers & portfolio GPs
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Private Practice & Medico-Legal Work

Doctors earning private income alongside NHS roles who need help managing self-employment tax, invoicing, and professional indemnity costs.

  • Private clinic & consulting room owners
  • Medico-legal report writers
  • Expert witness doctors
  • Cosmetic & aesthetic practitioners
  • Private telehealth & online consultation providers
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Portfolio Careers & Additional Income

Doctors with income from multiple sources who need accounting that brings everything together and optimises their overall tax position.

  • Property investor doctors
  • Doctors earning lecture & teaching fees
  • Medical authors & course creators
  • Doctors with private investment portfolios
  • Clinical lead & advisory board roles
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Allied & Specialist Healthcare Professionals

Healthcare professionals working alongside doctors who face similar tax challenges around locum work, NHS pensions, and mixed employment.

  • Dentists & dental associates
  • Pharmacists & locum pharmacists
  • Optometrists & opticians
  • Physiotherapists & occupational therapists
  • Paramedics & advanced nurse practitioners

Why Choose GoForma as Your Accountants for Doctors

Watch our short one minute overview explaining how our specialist Accountant for Doctors supports locums, consultants and GPs across the UK

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 Are you a medical professional juggling NHS work with private practice?

Healthcare accounting has unique challenges that we understand.

Here's how we help doctors and healthcare professionals with their tax and accounting.

We provide locum and NHS income reconciliation across multiple trust.

We can help with private practice accounting and proper expense allocation.

We can also assist with pension contribution planning for NHS and private schemes.

Your dedicated online accountant understands healthcare professionals.

We provide proactive and flexible support through WhatsApp, email, phone, and live chat.

You can also book a convenient time to talk with your dedicated accountant online.

Finally, we can help with tax efficiency planning to make sure that you're optimizing your take home pay.

We've provided more than 4,000 free accounting consultations over the last five years.

Book your free accounting consultation now and focus on patient care, not paperwork.

Why We’re a Smarter Hybrid Choice as Your Medical Accountant

Unlike traditional firms that rely on face to face meetings or budget providers that offer limited guidance, we give doctors structured tax advice, real time access and direct communication without inflated fees

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Dedicated named accountant
FreeAgent software includedVaries
WhatsApp & live chat
Monthly rolling contractUsually annual
Money-back guarantee30 daysVaries
Proactive tax planning
Typical monthly costFrom £79£150 to £300+£50 to £80+

Trusted by 1,000+ Doctors and Healthcare Professionals

We support doctors across London and the wider UK, from locum GPs and hospital consultants to private practitioners. Our clients value clear advice, fast responses and practical tax planning tailored to medical professionals

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GoForma, particularly Jordan Macey from GoForma, have been fantastic from the moment I have been with them. Consistently taking the time to provide the highest standard of advice. They have even continued with their fantastic service when due to financial difficulties I had to pause payment.
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Having dealt with GoForma personally I was extremely happy with the pricing and ultimately speed of the services. Definitely will be using them for the next tax year.
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I wholeheartedly recommend GoForma.  From initial set up of my company, to helping me with numerous tax related queries, and efficiently and promptly assisting me to meet all my tax reporting deadlines, to finalising the closedown of my Ltd company when I chose to retire, they have been fantastic.
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The whole goforma experience has been amazing. Jawad fitchett has helped me above and beyond and I would definitely recommend him and the company.
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Affordable Medical Accounting Packages

Start
Operate
Grow
Monthly price
£79
£119
£139
Discounted monthly price

50% discount for your first 3 months

£39.50
£59.50
£69.50
Limited company registration
Dedicated 1-on-1 accountant
Unlimited bookable accounting support
FreeAgent accounting software
Mobile accounting app
Unlimited invoices
Automatically import bank transactions
End of year accounts
Corporation tax return
PAYE registration
VAT registration
Quarterly VAT filing
Monthly payroll

Add on: £5/mo per additional employee

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1
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Confirmation statement

Add on: £80 once

Self assessment tax returns

Add on: £165 per self assessment

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Registered London business address
Digital mail scanning
Physical mail forwarding
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Prices quoted exclude VAT

Start
Operate
Monthly price
£39
£69
Discounted monthly price

50% discount for first 3 months

£19.50
£34.50
Sole trader HMRC registration
Dedicated 1-on-1 accountant
FreeAgent accounting software
Mobile accounting app
Unlimited invoices
Automatically import bank transactions
Self assessment tax returns

Add on: from £165 per self assessment

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Monthly payroll

Add on: £5/mo per additional employee

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VAT registration
Quarterly VAT filing
Sign up online

Prices quoted exclude VAT

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One time price
£195
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Annual accounts
Company closure
Monthly price
£499
£579
Dedicated 1-on-1 accountant
Unlimited accounting advice
Confirmation statement filing
Annual end of year accounts
Corporation tax return
Self assessment tax return
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Company closure
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Prices quoted exclude VAT

Healthcare and Doctor Accountant FAQs

Everything you need to know about our accountants for doctors. Can't find the answer?

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  • Do I need to set up a limited company as a freelance doctor?

    Yes - for most freelance doctors and locums, operating as a limited company can be the most tax-efficient way to invoice for services

  • Are you familiar with NHS, locum or agency work?

    Absolutely. We work exclusively with healthcare professionals and understand the nuances of NHS, private, and agency billing.

  • Can you help me switch from my current accountant?

    Yes. We’ll handle the handover from your previous accountant with no disruption to your business.

How to Get Started with Your Accountant for Doctors

We make switching or setting up your healthcare accounting simple and structured from day one

  • Book your free consultation

    Book a 20-minute call with a specialist healthcare accountant to get advice on company setup, switching accountants, taxes, and more.

  • Quick Online Sign Up

    Select a fixed fee plan that suits your income level and service requirements. Complete onboarding in your dashboard.

  • Seamless Setup

    Our team will handle limited company registration, HMRC registrations and authorisation with your previous accountant (if switching).

  • Software and banking

    Your accounting software is set up for you - with guidance on linking bank accounts, invoicing, and paying yourself.

  • Stay ahead of filing deadlines

    Get proactive deadline reminders and our expert accountants will manage bookkeeping, tax filings, payroll, and statutory submissions.

  • Ongoing expert support

    Once you are onboard, you receive regular advice from experienced professionals who keep your accounts accurate and compliant throughout the year.

Reasons Doctors Trust GoForma as Their Accountant for Doctors

Qualified Accountants You Can Rely On

  • Association of Accounting Technicians employer scheme green logoAAT licensed members
  • ACCA qualified accountantsACCA qualified accountants
  • GoForma FreeAgent accounting software platinum accountantsFreeAgent Platinum Partner
  • Companies House approved formation agent and company secretaryCompanies House formation agent
  • HMRC MTD self employed tax filing readyHMRC MTD ready

Our guarantees

  • 30-day money-back guarantee
  • Monthly rolling contracts
  • Fixed pricing - no hidden fees

Dedicated support

  • Named accountant with 1-on-1 support
  • Multiple contact options - email, phone, WhatsApp
  • Fast response times - same day response

London-based Accountants, Serving the Entire UK

Our team works from our London office, providing accounting services to contractors and small businesses across the United Kingdom. Whether you're in London, Manchester, Edinburgh, or anywhere in the UK, we're here to help.

Our office

GoForma40 Bowling Green LaneLondonEC1R 0NEUnited Kingdom

Serving clients across: London, Manchester, Birmingham, Leeds, Edinburgh, Glasgow, Bristol, and all UK locations. We work with contractors wherever you're based.