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 rarely fit a standard accounting template. Professional fees, frames, lenses, contact lenses and clinical equipment all behave differently in the books, and balancing them takes careful record keeping and forward 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 that optical professionals and practices need, such as bookkeeping, annual accounts, Self Assessment, Corporation Tax, payroll and VAT support where it applies. Because optical businesses often mix professional services with selling goods, records need to reflect both sides of the business.
Independent opticians, self-employed optometrists, dispensing opticians, locum professionals, practice owners and optical limited companies. Requirements differ depending on whether you trade as a sole trader, a partnership or a limited company, and on your income streams, so support is shaped around your circumstances rather than a fixed template.
Yes. Self-employment brings its own considerations, including record keeping, allowable expenses and Self Assessment. A locum optometrist's income and costs look different from a dispensing optician running a retail-led practice, so we look at your actual activities and the tax treatment that applies to them.
Yes. Limited companies generally need annual accounts and a Corporation Tax return, supported by accurate records throughout the year. For an optical company that can involve professional fee income, optical goods, stock, equipment and payroll. The exact requirements depend on the company's circumstances and the supplies it makes.
Frames, lenses, contact lenses and consumables are usually best tracked as stock, with purchases and sales recorded consistently. Expenses such as equipment, testing instruments, premises costs and professional fees should be documented with the right records. What counts as allowable depends on individual circumstances and the purpose of the expense.
Sometimes, and it depends on the nature of the supplies. Professional optical services and the sale of spectacles, contact lenses and other goods can be treated differently, and the position is not uniform across every item. It is worth reviewing your specific activities and turnover with an adviser rather than assuming one rule fits all.
Yes. Payroll for optometrists, dispensing opticians, optical assistants and reception staff can be managed, including PAYE and, where relevant, payments to locums or contractors. The right approach depends on how staff and contractors are engaged and on the practice's individual circumstances.
Yes, switching is usually straightforward. We can pick up your existing records and take over the relevant accounting and tax work while keeping continuity in mind. It helps to share details of your structure, income streams and any upcoming deadlines so the handover is planned properly.
