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 sit between professional practice and retail, and that mix creates accounting pressures that a standard set of records may not handle well. A few recurring issues are worth understanding before they cause problems.
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 optical professionals and practices deal with, including bookkeeping, annual accounts, Self Assessment, Corporation Tax, payroll and VAT support where it applies. Because optical businesses often combine professional services with the sale of spectacles, contact lenses and other goods, the work involves more than straightforward professional income.
Support is available for self-employed optometrists, locum opticians, dispensing opticians, independent optical practices, practice owners and limited companies. Accounting requirements differ depending on how you trade and earn income, so sole traders, partnerships and limited companies are each handled according to their own structure, obligations and circumstances.
Yes. Self-employed optometrists, locum opticians and dispensing opticians often work across more than one practice, and that pattern affects how income and expenses are recorded. Self Assessment, allowable expenses and record keeping all need to reflect the reality of your working arrangements, which can vary considerably from one professional to another.
It depends on the practice. Many need bookkeeping, payroll, management accounts and annual accounts, along with Corporation Tax or partnership returns and VAT support where applicable. Practices holding stock, equipment and staff have different needs from a single self-employed professional, and services are matched to the structure and circumstances rather than applied as a fixed package.
They may. VAT treatment depends on the nature of each supply and the circumstances of the business. Professional optical services and goods such as spectacles or contact lenses can be treated differently, and registration thresholds and exemptions can apply in ways that are not always obvious. It is worth reviewing your position rather than assuming a blanket rule applies.
Yes. Limited company optical practices need annual accounts and Corporation Tax returns prepared and filed on time, with figures that reflect income from services and goods, stock, equipment, premises and staff costs. Directors pay, dividends and allowable expenses can all affect the position, so the detail matters.
Yes. Switching is usually straightforward, and we can take on the records you already have. Once your accounting requirements are understood, support can continue without a break in filing or record keeping. It helps to have your recent accounts, tax returns and bookkeeping records available so the transition is clean.
