Specialist accountancy for aesthetics practitioners and clinics
Specialist accountancy for
aesthetics practitioners and clinics
You focus on your patients - We focus on your numbers
Running an aesthetics practice means giving your clients the best possible care
while also making confident decisions about the business behind it.
Accountably supports:
- Individual practitioners, established companies and growing clinics
- Accounts, tax, VAT, payroll and bookkeeping
- Equipment purchases, staffing and business growth
- Clear financial reviews and practical planning
- Advice from a team that already understands the aesthetics sector
You focus on your patients -
We focus on your numbers
Running an aesthetics practice means giving your clients the best possible care while also making confident decisions about the business behind it.
Accountably supports:
- Individual practitioners, established companies and growing clinics
- Accounts, tax, VAT, payroll and bookkeeping
- Equipment purchases, staffing and business growth
- Clear financial reviews and practical planning
- Advice from a team that already understands the aesthetics sector
Specialist knowledge for the decisions your business faces
Aesthetics businesses bring their own financial considerations.
We understand the sector and the decisions that often arise as a practice develops.
Business Structure
Support with choosing and
reviewing the right structure for
your practice.
Accounts and Reporting
Clear accounts and useful financial information to support confident decisions.
Tax and Cash Flow
Practical planning to help you look ahead and manage the financial side of the business.
Equipment Investment
Advice around significant purchases
and how they may affect
your business.
Growing your Team
Support with payroll,
staffing and the financial side of expansion.
VAT and Sector Considerations
Guidance that reflects the
specific VAT questions that can
arise within aesthetics.
Jonathan Bardolph - A specialist background in aesthetics
Jonathan Bardolph ACA, FCCA, BFP, BA (Hons)
Director, Accountably
Jonathan has worked closely with aesthetics practitioners and clinics for many years, developing a strong understanding of the financial, tax and business issues specific to the sector.
He has spoken for BACN and BAMAN, as well as at ACE and CCR, sharing practical guidance with both new and established practitioners.
His connection with the sector began through his mother, who was one of the founders of the British Association of Cosmetic Nurses and ran her own aesthetics business. That early insight has since been built on through years of direct
professional experience.
His experience includes:
- Accounts and tax
- VAT and medical exemption
- Business structure and growth ✓
- Equipment purchases and financial planning ✓
- Bookkeeping systems and reporting
WORKING TOGETHER
Support as your practice develops
Every aesthetics business develops differently.
Some begin alongside other clinical work, while others are already established clinics with teams, premises and plans for further growth.
Accountably provides support that reflects where your business is now and where you want it to go.
Starting and establishing
Support with the accounts, tax and systems needed to build strong foundations.
Developing the practice
Practical guidance as you invest in equipment, review your structure or expand the services you offer.
Growing the business
Ongoing support as your clinic, team and financial responsibilities develop.
Working Together - In Practice
A package shaped around your practice
Support based on the services and level of involvement your business needs.
Clear responsibilities
A straightforward understanding of what Accountably will handle and what information we will need from you.
Practical reviews and advice
Relevant support when decisions, changes or future plans need to be considered.
Sole Trader or Limited Company?
It is a question many aesthetics practitioners ask, and there is no one-size-fits-all answer. The best structure will depend on factors such as your profits, other income, how much you need to take from the business, your plans for growth and the level of responsibility involved. Jonathan and the Accountably team can compare the practical and financial differences with you, so you understand the options and can make a decision based on your own circumstances rather than a general rule.
Here’s a simple guide to when sole trader status may still be the best fit and when it might be time to consider a limited company.
Why Sole Trader May Make Sense
Sole trader status may be the better fit
if your business is smaller, part-time, still developing or
if limited company compliance
costs would outweigh the benefit.
This may apply if:
- Your business is still quite small
- You are building things gradually
- Your profits are still within a lower tax band
- You want to keep the structure simple for now
- Limited company costs are not yet worthwhile
Limited May Be Worth Discussing
A limited company can offer tax benefits and protection, but it also comes with more responsibilities and costs. It’s worth exploring if your business is changing.
This may apply if:
- Your profits are increasing
- Your tax bill feels harder to manage
- You are moving into a higher tax band
- Your business has more risk attached to it
- You are taking on staff or buying equipment
Not sure which structure is right for you? We can look at your situation and explain your options clearly,
so you are not relying on guesswork or general advice that may not apply to your business.
Accountancy support for aesthetics practitioners and clinics
Getting started with Accountably
Let’s talk about the support
your practice needs
Whether you are an individual practitioner, an established limited company or a growing clinic, we can talk through the support you need and whether Accountably is the right fit.
You don’t need to have everything perfectly organised
before you speak to us.
Start with where you are,
and we’ll help you understand your options clearly.
Tell us about your practice.
Let us know where your business is now and what support you are looking for.
We’ll talk through your needs
Jonathan will ask the right questions and explain where Accountably may be able to help.
Move forward with clarity
You’ll understand the next steps, where we can help,
and what happens from here.
