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 combine clinical services with retail sales, so income, stock, equipment and VAT rarely follow a single pattern. The five areas below tend to raise the most questions for opticians, optometrists and practice owners.
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 behind an optical business or professional career. That typically includes bookkeeping, annual accounts, Self Assessment, Corporation Tax, payroll and VAT support where relevant, with records organised around clinical income, spectacle and contact lens sales, stock, equipment and practice costs.
Support can be provided to independent opticians, self-employed optometrists, dispensing opticians, optical practice owners, partnerships and limited companies. Because roles and business models differ, the accounting requirements are reviewed individually rather than assumed to be the same for every optical professional or practice.
Yes. Self-employed optometrists, locums and dispensing opticians often need help with record keeping, expenses and Self Assessment, including how different income streams are reported. The right approach depends on how you are engaged, how you are paid and how your work is structured.
Yes. These are core areas, and the exact requirement depends on your structure. Sole traders and partners usually need Self Assessment, while limited companies face Corporation Tax and statutory accounts. Bookkeeping underpins all of them, so records are generally the starting point.
Frames, lenses and contact lenses are usually tracked as stock, while testing equipment and larger items may be treated as capital spending with different rules. Day-to-day costs such as premises, software and professional fees are recorded as business expenses. The correct treatment depends on the item and the circumstances.
They are generally treated as goods sold, so sales value, cost of purchase and remaining stock all affect the accounts and any VAT position. Because optical businesses often mix professional services with goods, separating income streams helps produce clearer and more accurate reporting.
It depends on turnover and on the nature of each supply. Professional optical services and supplies such as spectacles or contact lenses can be treated differently, and mixed supplies can complicate matters. Registration and treatment should always be reviewed against the specific circumstances of the business.
Switching is usually a straightforward process. We can take on the handover of records, review the current position and confirm what is needed going forward. It helps to have recent accounts, tax returns and bookkeeping records available so the transition is smooth.
