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 single mould. With professional services, retail sales and clinical equipment combined, keeping the numbers accurate and the tax treatment correct can become more involved than it first appears.
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.
Accountants for Opticians handle the financial administration that optical professionals and practices deal with, including bookkeeping, annual accounts, tax returns, payroll and VAT support where it applies. They also help with tax planning, record keeping and choosing a business structure that suits how you work.
Support can be tailored to independent opticians, optometrists, dispensing opticians, self-employed optical professionals, practice owners and limited companies. Because each operates differently — sole trader, partnership or company, with or without retail sales — the accounting requirements vary, so support is shaped around your circumstances.
Yes. Many optical professionals work as sole traders or through their own limited company, and both need different things. Self-employed optometrists and dispensing opticians usually need Self Assessment, clear records of income and expenses, and guidance on what can be claimed, while limited company contractors have separate filing duties.
It depends on how the practice operates. Common requirements include bookkeeping, annual accounts, Corporation Tax, payroll for staff, Self Assessment for individual owners, management accounts and VAT support where applicable. Practices that sell spectacles, contact lenses and other goods often need extra attention on stock and VAT treatment.
Yes. Limited companies need annual accounts and a Corporation Tax return, while sole traders and partners report profits through Self Assessment. The right approach depends on your structure, profit levels and individual circumstances, and deadlines differ, so it is worth confirming what applies to you.
Records should separate professional income from sales of spectacles, contact lenses and other goods, and track stock, equipment and premises costs. Some purchases may qualify as allowable expenses or capital allowances while others do not, so how items are recorded matters and individual circumstances affect the treatment.
Possibly. VAT treatment is not straightforward for optical businesses: professional services and the supply of optical goods can be treated differently, and exemption or standard-rating depends on the nature of each supply and the circumstances of the business. We can review your activities and explain what applies to you.
Yes, switching is usually straightforward. It helps to have your latest accounts, tax returns and bookkeeping records to hand, and we can liaise with your existing accountant to obtain what is needed. Timing matters if you are midway through a tax year or facing a filing deadline.
