Fixed-fee accounting and tax support for locum and self-employed pharmacists, whether you work through an agency, direct bookings, or your own limited company, covering self assessment, VAT and Making Tax Digital, UK-wide.
Locum pharmacy work often means juggling bookings across several agencies and pharmacy groups, each with its own payment schedule and rate of tax deducted at source. We work with locum and self-employed pharmacists across the UK, reconciling agency remittances against what has actually been paid, so your self assessment return reflects your real income and any tax already deducted is properly accounted for.
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We prepare and submit your self assessment tax return, bringing together income from multiple locum agencies and direct bookings into one accurate return.
We reconcile agency remittance statements and direct pharmacy payments against your bank records, so your accounts reflect what you actually earned and any tax already deducted.
If you locum through your own limited company, we advise on whether this still suits your circumstances and handle your company accounts and corporation tax return.
The VAT treatment of locum pharmacy work and dispensing income can differ depending on how you are engaged. We review your specific arrangements and advise on your VAT position and Making Tax Digital obligations.
From GPhC registration and professional indemnity to travel between pharmacies, uniforms and professional subscriptions, we make sure you claim everything you are entitled to.
We offer fixed-fee packages whether you work as a sole trader or through your own limited company. Each package covers the core compliance work below, with optional extras you can add as needed.
Self Employed
Optional
Limited Company
Optional
Limited Company
Optional
Limited Company
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All packages are guide prices, excluding VAT. Your exact fee depends on your turnover, transaction volume and the level of support you need — request a quote for a price tailored to you.
Straightforward answers to the questions we’re asked most.
Yes. If you work as a self-employed locum pharmacist, whether through an agency or booked directly by a pharmacy, that income needs to be reported through self assessment. We register you if needed and file your return each year.
Common allowable expenses include GPhC registration and professional indemnity insurance, travel between pharmacies, professional body subscriptions, uniforms and laundry, and training or CPD costs. We help you keep accurate records and claim what you are entitled to.
Many locum pharmacists start out as sole traders. A limited company can suit those with higher, more consistent locum income, though it brings additional administration. We talk through the tax and practical differences based on your circumstances.
This depends on how you are engaged and your annual turnover. Some locum pharmacy services may fall within a VAT exemption, while others are standard-rated once turnover exceeds £90,000. We review your specific arrangements and advise accordingly.
We reconcile the tax already deducted at source by each agency against your total tax liability for the year, so you only pay any balance due and are not taxed twice on the same income.
Tell us about your circumstances and we’ll come back to you with clear next steps, typically the same working day. Our support is available in person, by phone, email or a virtual video meeting, whichever suits you best.