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 practices rarely fit a single mould. With professional fees, product sales, stock and equipment all in play, keeping the numbers straight can take more care than for a business that only sells time or services.
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 optical professionals and practices need, including bookkeeping, annual accounts, Self Assessment, Corporation Tax and payroll. They also help record professional fees, product sales, stock, equipment and premises costs properly, and advise on business structure and VAT where different supplies may be treated differently.
Support is available for independent opticians, optometrists, dispensing opticians, self-employed locums, practice owners, partnerships and limited companies. The work differs depending on how each one trades, earns income and is structured, so the right approach is tailored rather than a fixed package for every optical business.
Yes. Self-employed optometrists and locums often need help with Self Assessment, expense records and understanding which costs can be claimed against professional income. If you also sell optical goods or hold stock, the records need to reflect that too, so a short review of your circumstances is worthwhile.
Yes. Limited companies running optical practices generally need annual accounts, Corporation Tax returns and payroll for staff and directors. Payroll can cover optometrists, dispensing opticians, support staff and locum arrangements, although how a locum should be treated depends on the working arrangements actually in place.
Spectacles, contact lenses and other optical goods are stock and sales items, so purchases, closing stock and sales income all need recording accurately. This affects your reported profit, which in turn affects your tax position. VAT treatment for these goods can differ from professional services, so the detail matters.
Possibly. Optical businesses may make a mix of supplies, and professional services and optical goods can be treated differently for VAT. Whether you need to register, and how each supply should be treated, depends on the nature of the supply, your turnover and your individual circumstances, so specific advice is sensible.
Keep purchases of frames, lenses, contact lenses and consumables separate from professional costs, and review stock levels around your year end. Equipment, premises costs, insurance and professional fees may be allowable, but it depends on the item and how it is used, so records should be clear and dated.
Yes, switching accountants is normally straightforward. It helps to have recent accounts, tax returns and bookkeeping records to hand so your position can be reviewed and any outstanding filing deadlines identified. The timing of a change is often best discussed before your next accounts or year end.
