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 simple accounting mould. Income can come from professional services, retail sales of spectacles and contact lenses, and other clinical or contractual work, each bringing different bookkeeping and reporting demands.
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 day-to-day accounting and tax work behind an optical practice or an individual practitioner. That can include bookkeeping, annual accounts, Self Assessment, Corporation Tax, payroll and VAT support where relevant, alongside practical guidance on how income from professional services and sales of optical goods should be recorded.
Support is available to independent opticians, self-employed optometrists, dispensing opticians, locum practitioners, practice owners, partnerships and limited companies. The exact help depends on how the business is structured, how income is earned and whether optical goods are supplied alongside professional services, so requirements are reviewed case by case.
Yes. Sole traders and self-employed practitioners generally need Self Assessment, clear income and expense records, and a straightforward way to separate business costs from personal spending. Where a practitioner also sells spectacles or contact lenses, the bookkeeping needs to reflect both sides of the business properly.
Yes. Limited companies need annual accounts and a Corporation Tax return each year, supported by accurate records. For optical practices, that means accounting correctly for professional fees, optical goods, stock, equipment and payroll, and making sure everything is prepared in good time for filing deadlines.
Sales of spectacles, lenses and contact lenses are business income and should be recorded as they arise, with related stock and cost of goods accounted for accurately. The accounting and VAT treatment can differ from professional optical services, so it is worth checking how each type of supply is categorised in your own circumstances.
VAT can be relevant for optical businesses, but the position is not uniform. Professional optical services, spectacles, contact lenses and other optical goods can fall under different VAT treatments depending on the nature of the supply and the circumstances of the business, so registration and treatment should always be reviewed individually.
Yes. Payroll support can cover practice managers, optical assistants, dispensing staff and other employees, including PAYE, pension duties and payslips. Where a practice uses locum optometrists or other self-employed contractors, it is worth reviewing how those payments are treated and documented.
Yes, switching accountants is generally straightforward. Once you decide to move, records and outstanding filings can be reviewed and transferred, and future accounts, returns and bookkeeping can continue under the new arrangement at any point in the year.
