My role
I am a Partner in our Great Yarmouth office and specialise in working with the Healthcare sector at every level of their career. I advise on all aspects of accountancy and taxation including dental practice sales and purchases. I also manage a general portfolio of clients and advise on tax planning strategies.
About me
I regularly lecture at dental seminars throughout the UK on various topics including business strategy, finance and tax planning. I am a Chartered and Certified accountant. When not working I can be found playing cricket, golf and spending time with my wife and three boys.
My sectors and specialisms
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Healthcare
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Owner-managed businesses
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Hospitality
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Food and drink
Speak to me about
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Accounting and tax compliance
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Bookkeeping
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Payroll services
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Tax planning
Related podcasts

21.01.2026 - 18 min listen
Purchasing a Dental Practice - Everything you need to know
Richard Keeler joins James to continue discussions around Dentists and business structures. This time they cover the purchase of a dental practice, the key considerations, what to look for in a target practice and when the fit might not be right.

05.01.2026 - 13 min listen
Limited Companies for Dentists
Richard Keeler re-joins James on the podcast for the second instalment aimed at Dentists and Dental Associates. This time James and Richard cover limited company structures, whether this is right for you and alternative ways of structuring a dental business.

01.12.2025 - 21 min listen
Becoming a Dental Associate: Your complete guide to Tax, Accounts and getting financially ready
James is joined by Dental accountant and Healthcare expert Richard Keeler to discuss the journey of Dentists into their first role as a Dental Associate. Becoming self employed can be a complex and challenging time and being financially prepared is crucially important. Richard talks through the accounting obligations, how to save towards tax bills and the optimum structure for a Dental associate.
Latest Articles

Dental alert –Annual reconciliation and Rates reimbursements
The annual reconciliation reporting period and annual rates reimbursement claim processes will open shortly on Compass.

NHS Superannuation Certificates
NHS Superannuation Certificates are available to download from NHS Compass.

Dental associate contracts
HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) have recently announced a change to their policy and approach in respect of dentistry and self-employed status for associates.







