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 work with the sale of optical goods, and that mix can make bookkeeping, tax reporting and record keeping more involved than it first appears. The challenges below are the ones that tend to come up most often.
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 need, including bookkeeping, annual accounts, Self Assessment, Corporation Tax, payroll and VAT support where applicable, while keeping financial records clear and relevant to how an optical business operates.
Support is available for independent opticians, optometrists, dispensing opticians, self-employed optical professionals, practice owners, partnerships and limited companies. Because roles and business models differ, the services that apply to each one depend on how they earn income and how the business is structured.
Yes. Self-employed optometrists and locum or freelance optical professionals usually need Self Assessment, records of professional income and expenses, and guidance on payments on account. Sole traders may also want help considering whether incorporation would suit their circumstances.
It varies. Many practices need bookkeeping, payroll for staff, annual accounts and Corporation Tax. Practices selling spectacles, contact lenses or other goods may also need VAT support and stock records, so requirements are reviewed individually rather than assumed.
Yes. Bookkeeping can be maintained so that professional fees, sales of optical goods, stock, equipment and expenses are recorded separately, which makes Self Assessment and year-end reporting more straightforward for sole traders, partners and company directors who also file personal returns.
Stock such as frames, lenses and contact lenses should be tracked so purchases, sales and closing stock figures are accurate. Expenses covering equipment, premises, professional fees and staff costs should sit under appropriate categories, with receipts kept as evidence to support what has been claimed.
Possibly. VAT registration depends on turnover and the nature of supplies. Optical businesses often make a mix of supplies, and professional services and optical goods can be treated differently, so treatment depends on the specific circumstances of the business rather than a single general rule.
Yes. Changing accountant is usually a straightforward process, and the handover of records and existing information can be managed so that deadlines continue to be met. We will confirm what is needed once we understand your circumstances.
