Accrue Accounting for locum consultants – accounting without the headache

Locum consultants and health professionals spend their time-saving lives, diagnosing, and treating patients — the last thing you want is the stress of managing your finances. But let’s be real: accounting for locum consultants is no walk in the park. Between constantly changing shifts, different employers, and tax complexities, keeping your financials healthy can feel like you’re performing surgery on yourself!

Accrue Accounting helps any locum health professionals: dentist, doctors, surgeons, consultants, pharmacists and chiropractors. We understand the unique challenges you face, and we’re here to take the pressure off. Let’s break it down.

 

Accounting headache for locum consultants

Being a locum health professional comes with freedom and flexibility, but it also presents some serious accounting challenges:

• Multiple income sources

You’re working with various employers, sometimes even across different trusts or practices, which means tracking multiple streams of income. It’s easy for income slips or expenses to fall through the cracks. Tax returns? A nightmare!

• Complex tax laws

The tax system for medical professionals is anything but simple. From IR35 regulations, VAT rules, to understanding how to optimise deductions, you’ve got more red tape than a busy hospital shift.

• Tax efficiency

Without proper tax planning, you might end up overpaying or missing out on legitimate deductions that could reduce your tax burden.

• Time constraints

With hectic schedules and unpredictable shifts, how are you supposed to find time for all the paperwork, invoicing, and receipts? Most days, you’re racing against the clock, so squeezing in accounting feels impossible.

• Constant changes

HMRC rules change frequently, especially when it comes to locums. Without a professional watching your back, you could easily fall behind and face fines, penalties, or worse.

 

 

How Accrue Accounting solves locum health consultants’ problems 

Accrue Accounting is more than just number-crunchers — we’re your financial allies. We specialise in helping locum consultants like you stay on top of your accounts so you can focus on what you do best — saving lives.

• Proactive tax planning & efficiency

We’ll make sure you’re compliant with all tax regulations while also maximising your earnings. From capital allowances to claiming work expenses (yes, even that new stethoscope), our experts ensure you save where it matters.

Did you know that 75% of self-employed professionals overpay their taxes due to poor financial planning? (Source: Financial Times, 2023) With our strategic approach, you’ll be part of the 25% that get it right!

• Personalised support

Every doctor’s situation is different, and we tailor our services to fit your needs. We’ll help you manage multiple income sources, track your expenses, and file those tricky tax returns on time, without any stress. You’ll get a bespoke service that fits around your working life — no one-size-fits-all approach here.

• Time-saving tools & admin support

We’ve designed our services to be time-efficient because we know your shifts can be erratic and long. Our user-friendly digital tools allow you to upload invoices, receipts, and expenses on the go, so you’re always on top of your accounts without lifting a finger.

On average, locum doctors spend 10 hours per month managing paperwork (Source: BMA, 2022). Let us give you those hours back to spend doing what you love — or simply getting some much-needed rest.

• Always available — around your shifts

Got a question at 9 PM after a night shift? We’ve got you covered. Our team is always available, working around your schedule to provide you with timely advice and support. Whether it’s a call, WhatsApp, or email, we’re on hand when you need us.

 

• Affordable & transparent pricing

We believe in fair and transparent pricing. With Accrue, there are no hidden fees or unexpected bills. We offer affordable monthly packages so you know exactly what you’re paying for, every time.

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We speak your Language — both medical & financial!

Accrue Accounting believes in making accounting fun (yes, fun!). We’re all about keeping things simple, light-hearted, and human. No complicated jargon, no tedious paperwork, just smart, efficient financial management.

As a locum consultant or health professional, you work hard to care for your patients, so let us take care of your finances. We’re here to handle the number side, leaving you more time to focus on what truly matters — your patients and your well-being.

 

Contact us today to learn about our accountants for locum consultants can assist.