Specialist Accountants for Opticians & Optometrists
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GOS income reconciliation, VAT apportionment between exempt sight tests and taxable dispensing, stock control and owner profit extraction.
Self-assessment, IR35 status on agency work, GOC and professional fees, mileage between practices and equipment claims.
Management accounts per branch, partial exemption calculations, payroll for optical assistants and funding for new sites.
Ophthalmology and refractive surgery providers: company accounts, VAT on cosmetic versus medical treatment and capital allowances on equipment.
Incorporation reviews, capital allowances on OCT scanners and consulting room fit-out, and profit extraction planning for practice owners.
Payroll for optometrists, dispensing opticians and optical assistants, plus auto-enrolment, statutory pay and locum payments.
Cloud bookkeeping that reconciles GOS payments, private fees and retail till takings so your figures are accurate all year.
Sight tests are exempt while frames and lenses are taxable, so a mixed supply needs apportioning. We use an HMRC-acceptable method and defend it if queried.
Reports showing tests per day, dispensing conversion, margin per branch and profit trends, so decisions are based on real numbers.
Optical businesses rarely have a single, simple income stream. Mixing professional fees with retail sales of optical goods, stock and equipment can make record keeping, tax and VAT more involved than it first appears.
GOS income, voucher values, partial exemption and dispensing margin — no explaining required.
Independents, multiples and locum optometrists each get a different service, not a template.
We use a defensible apportionment method and keep the workings ready in case HMRC asks.
One agreed monthly fee with no hourly billing and no surprises at year end.
Management accounts that show where the profit actually comes from, test by test and branch by branch.
You deal with the same qualified person every time, by phone or email, not a call centre.
We begin by getting to know your practice and understanding your unique needs. This step ensures we have a clear picture of your operations and your goals.
Based on our initial discussion, we create a personalised plan designed specifically for you. The aim is to keep everything organised and easy to follow. You can rest assured that your numbers are being handled with expert precision.
From there, we take care of the ongoing work and keep you updated with reports. You’ll always know what’s happening, and we’re always here to answer your questions, ensuring you have a clear picture of your financial health at all times.
Using the latest technology to offer customised financial strategies that help healthcare practices grow and thrive.
A dedicated accountant for opticians who understands GOS income, stock and dispensing margin.
Our team is here whenever you need guidance. We offer unlimited support to ensure your financial management is always on point.
Our team has over 100 years of combined accountancy experience.
Never Miss any deadline with our automated email reminders.
We’re an ICAEW, ACCA & AAT accredited Firm.
Take a back seat and let our expert accountants handle everything. Here’s how easy it is to get started with us:
Reach out to us, and we’ll discuss your needs and how we can help your healthcare practice thrive.
We’ll send over a simple letter to formalise our partnership and get everything in motion.
If you're switching, we’ll take care of contacting your previous accountants to make the transition smooth.
From there, sit back and relax. We’ll manage your accounts, taxes, and everything in between, keeping your practice running smoothly.
They handle the accounting and tax work that arises from optical work and optical retail. That can include bookkeeping, Self Assessment, annual accounts, Corporation Tax, payroll and VAT support, along with advice on how professional income, stock, equipment and practice costs should be recorded. The exact scope depends on whether you are self-employed or run a limited company.
Support is available to independent opticians, optometrists, dispensing opticians, self-employed and locum optical professionals, practice owners and other optical businesses. Because these roles and business models differ, the accounting requirements are not identical, and the support is shaped around your structure, income streams and individual circumstances.
Yes. Self-employed optometrists and locum opticians often need help with record keeping, expense claims and Self Assessment, including which costs are genuinely allowable against professional income. If you also sell spectacles or contact lenses, the bookkeeping may need to separate those sales from examination fees.
Yes. Limited companies running optical practices need annual accounts and a Corporation Tax return, alongside accurate records of income, stock, equipment and expenses. Where you are a sole trader or partnership, the emphasis is usually on annual accounts, Self Assessment and keeping the figures behind your tax return properly supported.
Stock such as frames, lenses and contact lenses should be tracked in a way that reflects what you actually hold and sell, while expenses like equipment, testing room costs, rent and professional fees need to be logged with supporting records. Consistent categorisation makes year-end accounts and tax returns far simpler to prepare.
Many do, but the position is not uniform. Professional optical services and supplies of optical goods such as spectacles and contact lenses can have different VAT treatments depending on the nature of the supply and the circumstances of the business. It is worth reviewing how each income stream is treated rather than assuming a single rule covers everything.
Yes. Employed optometrists, dispensing opticians, reception and retail staff bring payroll, pension and reporting obligations, and payments to locums or associates may need different treatment depending on how they are engaged. Getting the paperwork right helps avoid queries and keeps staff payments consistent.
Get in touch with CruseBurke to discuss your practice or professional work. We will look at how you are structured, where your income comes from and what accounting or tax support you need, then explain the next steps clearly. Switching from another accountant can usually be handled as part of that conversation.
