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 simple accounting mould. Income can come from eye examinations, spectacles, contact lenses and other goods, each with its own record-keeping and tax implications, while stock, equipment and premises costs add further layers.
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 day-to-day financial side of an optical business or professional career. That can include bookkeeping, Self Assessment, annual accounts, Corporation Tax, payroll and VAT support where relevant, along with advice on how professional income, stock, equipment and practice costs should be recorded.
Support can be tailored to independent opticians, optometrists, dispensing opticians, self-employed optical professionals, optical practice owners and other optical businesses. Because roles and business models differ, the accounting arrangements are shaped around how you earn income and how your business is structured — as a sole trader, partnership or limited company.
Yes. Self-employed optometrists, locums and dispensing opticians often need help with Self Assessment, record keeping and tracking expenses such as equipment, travel and professional fees. If you combine employed and self-employed work, the tax treatment of each source of income depends on your individual circumstances.
It varies. Some practices mainly need bookkeeping, payroll and annual accounts, while others also require Corporation Tax support, management accounts or VAT guidance. Where a practice sells spectacles, contact lenses and other optical goods alongside professional services, records need to distinguish between those income streams.
Frames, lenses, contact lenses and other goods should be recorded accurately so stock values and costs are reflected correctly in your accounts. Equipment, premises costs and staff expenses also need proper classification. The right approach depends on your business structure and how you buy and hold stock, so it is worth reviewing the detail.
Possibly. Optical businesses may supply professional services and optical goods, and different supplies can have different VAT treatments. Whether you need to register, and how each supply should be treated, depends on your turnover, the nature of what you supply and your individual circumstances, so specific advice matters.
Yes, changing accountant is usually straightforward. We can review your existing records and accounts, clarify what is needed and take over the relevant filing and compliance work. It helps to have your latest accounts, tax returns and bookkeeping records available so the handover can be handled smoothly.
Get in touch and tell us about your practice or professional work, including how you are structured, where your income comes from and what support you need. We can then explain how our accounting and tax services apply to your circumstances and what information we would need from you.
