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.
Accounting for an optical business is rarely a single, simple stream. Clinical work, retail sales, stock and staffing often overlap, and each area can carry its own record-keeping, tax and reporting implications.
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 day-to-day accounting, tax and compliance work behind an optical business or career. That typically includes bookkeeping, annual accounts, Self Assessment or Corporation Tax returns, payroll, VAT support where applicable, and practical advice on how professional income and optical goods should be recorded.
Support is available for independent opticians, optometrists, dispensing opticians, locums, optical practice owners and limited companies running an optical business. The right approach depends on how you work, how you are structured and whether you also supply spectacles, contact lenses or other optical goods.
Yes. Self-employed optometrists, locums and dispensing opticians often need help with Self Assessment, keeping track of professional fees, travel between practices and equipment costs, and understanding which expenses can be claimed. Sole traders and partners generally have different reporting requirements from limited companies, so advice is tailored accordingly.
Yes. Bookkeeping can be kept up to date through the year rather than left until a deadline, covering professional fees, optical goods sales, stock and practice costs. Self Assessment tax returns can then be prepared from those records, with the position explained clearly. What applies depends on your income, structure and individual circumstances.
Yes. If you run an optical practice through a limited company, annual accounts and a Corporation Tax return will usually be required. These can be prepared from accurate records covering income, stock, equipment, premises costs and salaries. Timing and treatment depend on your company's circumstances and the accounting period involved.
Spectacles, contact lenses and other optical goods are usually treated as sales of goods, so that income needs recording separately from professional fees and matched against the cost of frames, lenses and stock. From a VAT perspective, treatment can vary between professional services and goods, so the nature of each supply matters.
Sometimes. VAT registration depends on turnover and the nature of supplies. Optical businesses often provide professional services alongside goods such as spectacles and contact lenses, and different supplies can have different VAT treatments, so the position should be reviewed rather than assumed. Individual circumstances determine what applies.
Yes, switching is usually straightforward. Once you get in touch, we can discuss your current arrangements, the records you hold and what needs to be transferred. Where relevant, we can liaise with your existing accountant so that deadlines and ongoing filings continue without unnecessary disruption to your optical business.
