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.
Accounting for an optical practice is rarely just about takings and overheads. With professional income, retail sales of spectacles and contact lenses, stock, equipment and staffing all in the mix, the numbers can become harder to keep straight.
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 sits behind an optical business, including bookkeeping, annual accounts, Self Assessment, Corporation Tax, payroll and VAT support where it applies. They also help with stock records, equipment costs and the mixed income typical of practices selling both professional services and optical goods.
Support can be tailored to independent opticians, optometrists, dispensing opticians, self-employed optical professionals, practice owners, partnerships and limited companies. The right approach depends on how the professional or business is structured, how income is earned and whether optical goods are sold alongside professional services.
Yes. Self-employed optometrists and locums often need help with record keeping, expenses, Self Assessment and payments on account. Sole traders and partners may also want guidance on whether their current structure still suits how they work, although that depends on individual circumstances and income levels.
Yes. Bookkeeping, Self Assessment, annual accounts and Corporation Tax are all areas where optical professionals commonly need support. Which of these apply depends on your structure — sole traders and partners generally file Self Assessment returns, while limited companies also deal with Corporation Tax and statutory accounts.
Frames, lenses, contact lenses and consumables are stock and should be recorded as such, while testing equipment and instruments are usually treated differently for tax purposes. Keeping clear records of purchases, supplier invoices and expenses helps ensure the accounts reflect the business accurately and that allowable costs are claimed.
Possibly. VAT treatment depends on the nature of each supply and the circumstances of the business. Professional optical services are not automatically exempt, and supplies of spectacles, contact lenses and other optical goods are not automatically standard-rated. Because a practice may make a mix of supplies, the VAT position is worth reviewing carefully.
Yes. Practices that employ optometrists, dispensing opticians, optical assistants or reception staff need payroll handled accurately, including pay, deductions and pensions. Where practices use self-employed locums or contractors, it is worth checking their status, as this depends on the working arrangements involved.
Yes, switching is generally straightforward. We can review your existing records, confirm what is needed and take over the relevant accounting and tax work. Any handover depends on the state of your current records and the time of year, so it helps to talk it through first.
