For beauty therapists

Accountant for beauty therapists in Erith & Kent

Mobile, renting a room or running your own salon — we handle the books, tax and deadlines for one fixed monthly fee, so you can focus on your clients.

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Beauty therapy has its own accounting quirks — product stock to track, room or chair rent to claim, equipment costs, training, and takings that mix cash and card. At BDH Accounting we work with beauty therapists and salon owners across Erith, Bexley, Bexleyheath, Dartford and Kent, keeping it simple: fixed fees, same-day answers and plain English.

Mobile, salon-based or renting a room — we make sure your records are right, your tax return is filed on time, and you claim every expense you're entitled to.

What we handle

Accounting built around your treatment room

Records made simple

Easy digital record-keeping that takes minutes a day and keeps you Making Tax Digital-ready.

Self Assessment, done for you

From registration through to filing, on time, every single year — no deadline stress.

Every expense claimed

We go through your costs with you so nothing allowable is left on the table.

VAT & Making Tax Digital

We watch your turnover, handle VAT if you cross the threshold, and keep you compliant.

Bookkeeping & payroll

Ongoing bookkeeping, and payroll if you take on staff or help.

A named accountant

One person who knows your business, answers the same day and talks plain English.

Expenses beauty therapists often miss

Claiming the right expenses is one of the simplest ways to cut your tax bill. You can typically claim:

  • Products, stock and consumables
  • Room rent, chair rent or salon rent
  • Equipment — couches, lamps, tools and machines
  • Training and CPD courses
  • Uniforms, PPE and laundry
  • Insurance and professional memberships
  • Booking software, card-machine fees and marketing
  • Travel and mileage if you're mobile

Not sure what counts? That's our job — we go through your costs so nothing allowable is missed. See our guide to allowable expenses for sole traders.

Questions

Beauty therapist FAQs

I rent a room or chair — am I self-employed?

Almost always yes. Renting a room or chair usually makes you a self-employed sole trader, so you register for Self Assessment and file a return each year. We set it all up and handle the filing.

What can I claim as a beauty therapist?

More than most people realise — products, room or chair rent, equipment, training, insurance, uniforms and, if you're mobile, your travel. We go through it all so nothing's missed.

Do I need to charge VAT?

Only once your VAT-taxable turnover passes £90,000 over a rolling 12 months. We keep an eye on this and give you plenty of notice.

I'm mobile — can I claim my car?

Yes. You can claim mileage or a share of your actual running costs for business travel between clients. We work out which is better for you.

How much does it cost?

One fixed monthly fee, no surprises. Book a free consultation and we'll give you a clear quote.

More time for clients, less time on the books

Fixed-fee, ACCA-accredited accounting for beauty therapists and salons across Erith and Kent. Your first consultation is free.

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