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 often combine professional clinical services with retail sales, which creates accounting and tax questions that a straightforward service business rarely faces. Getting the detail right matters for both accuracy and planning.
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 and tax work for optical professionals and practices. That typically includes bookkeeping, annual accounts, Self Assessment, Corporation Tax, payroll and VAT support where relevant, with records structured to reflect both professional optical income and sales of optical goods.
Support is available to independent opticians, optometrists, dispensing opticians, self-employed optical professionals, practice owners and limited companies running optical businesses. Because roles and business models differ, the accounting approach is matched to how you work, how you earn income and how your business is structured.
Yes. Self-employed optometrists and locum opticians often need Self Assessment, straightforward bookkeeping and help keeping professional income separate from any product sales. Where the work is arranged through a limited company or a partnership, the reporting requirements change, so the structure is reviewed before anything is filed.
It depends on the practice. Common requirements include bookkeeping, management accounts, annual accounts, Corporation Tax, payroll for optometrists and support staff, and VAT support where applicable. Practices holding stock, equipment and premises often benefit from more detailed reporting than a sole practitioner working alone.
Stock such as frames, lenses and contact lenses should be tracked so that opening and closing values are accurate at year end. Business expenses — equipment, professional fees, premises costs and similar — need supporting records and a clear link to the trade so the correct amounts are claimed.
Some do and some do not, and the position is rarely identical between businesses. VAT treatment can differ between professional optical services and supplies of spectacles, contact lenses and other goods, so it depends on the nature of each supply, your turnover and your individual circumstances.
Yes. Payroll support covers optometrists, dispensing opticians, optical assistants and administrative staff, including PAYE, pension duties and the records that sit behind them. Where a practice engages self-employed contractors, the payment arrangements are worth reviewing too.
Get in touch and tell us how your optical business or professional work is set up, along with the services you need. From there, the accounting requirements can be reviewed and the ongoing support arranged around your circumstances.
