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 mix clinical work with retail sales, which makes the numbers less straightforward than they first appear. Different income streams, stock, equipment and VAT rules can all affect how your accounts and tax position come together.
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, Self Assessment, annual accounts, Corporation Tax, payroll and VAT support where relevant. Because optical businesses often mix professional services with the sale of spectacles, contact lenses and other goods, the work also involves keeping those income streams clearly separated.
Self-employed optometrists, dispensing opticians, locums, independent optical practices, practice owners, partnerships and limited companies can all be supported. The right approach depends on how you work, how you earn income and how your business is structured, so services are matched to your circumstances rather than applied in the same way to everyone.
Yes. Self-employed opticians and optometrists typically need Self Assessment tax returns, organised records of professional income and expenses, and clarity on which costs are allowable. Where someone also sells spectacles or contact lenses alongside clinical work, those figures usually need separating so the return reflects each income stream accurately.
Yes, these are common areas of support for optical businesses. Bookkeeping keeps income and costs in order, payroll covers employed optometrists, dispensing opticians and support staff, and Self Assessment applies to sole traders and partners. Which of these you actually need depends on your structure, staffing and turnover.
Frames, lenses, contact lenses and consumables are usually treated as stock or cost of sales, while equipment and premises costs are recorded separately. Consistent records make it easier to see margins, manage reordering and support the figures in your annual accounts. What counts as an allowable expense depends on your individual circumstances.
VAT depends on turnover and on the nature of each supply. Optical businesses often provide professional services as well as selling optical goods, and these can be treated differently, so a blanket assumption rarely works. Registration thresholds and the treatment of specific supplies should be reviewed against your own circumstances.
Yes. Switching usually involves confirming your current position, gathering records and making sure deadlines are not missed during the handover. It helps to have recent accounts, tax returns and bookkeeping information available, so the transition can be planned around your year-end and filing dates.
Start by telling us how you work, whether you are self-employed, in partnership or a limited company, and what you need help with. From there, the relevant accounting and tax requirements can be identified and ongoing support arranged around your practice, income streams and reporting deadlines.
