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 fit a single mould. Mixing professional income with the sale of spectacles, contact lenses and other goods creates accounting questions a simple service business may never face, and the answers depend on how the practice is structured.
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.
Accountants for Opticians handle the accounting and tax work behind an optical business. That typically includes bookkeeping, annual accounts, Self Assessment or Corporation Tax, payroll and VAT support where it applies, with records kept in a way that reflects both professional income and sales of optical goods.
They work with self-employed optometrists, dispensing opticians, independent optical practice owners, partners and limited companies, as well as locum and part-time optical professionals. The support is shaped around how you earn income, how your business is structured and which services you actually provide.
Yes. Sole traders and self-employed optical professionals usually need help with record keeping, expenses, Self Assessment and tax planning. Some also provide services through a limited company, in which case annual accounts, Corporation Tax and payroll may become relevant instead. The right approach depends on your individual circumstances.
That varies. Many need bookkeeping, management accounts, payroll for practice staff and either Self Assessment or Corporation Tax compliance. Practices selling spectacles and contact lenses may also need VAT support, while others focus mainly on stock control, equipment costs and premises expenses. Not every practice requires every service.
Frames, lenses, contact lenses and consumables should be tracked as stock where they are held for resale, with purchases and sales recorded accurately. Equipment, premises costs, professional fees and staff costs are usually treated as business expenses, but the correct treatment depends on what the item is and how it is used.
Possibly. VAT registration depends on turnover and the nature of your supplies. Optical businesses can have different VAT considerations for professional services and for optical goods such as spectacles and contact lenses, and some supplies may be treated differently from others. It is worth reviewing your specific circumstances.
Yes. Moving accountants is usually straightforward, and the process generally involves confirming your details, gathering your records and making sure any outstanding filings are up to date. Get in touch to talk through where you are now and what support you need.
Start by telling us about your practice — the services you provide, how you are structured and where your income comes from. From there, the relevant accounting and tax requirements can be identified and support arranged around your circumstances.
