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 have a single, simple income stream. Professional fees, retail sales and mixed supplies sit alongside stock, equipment and premises costs, which means bookkeeping and tax reporting can become more layered than they first appear.
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 financial side of optical work, including bookkeeping, Self Assessment, annual accounts, Corporation Tax and payroll. They also help with stock records, equipment and premises costs, tax planning and VAT questions where relevant, so reporting reflects how your optical business actually trades.
Support is available for independent opticians, optometrists, dispensing opticians, self-employed and locum practitioners, practice owners, partnerships and limited companies running optical businesses. Accounting needs differ depending on how each one works, earns income and is structured, so the approach should match your own circumstances.
Yes. Self-employed opticians, locum optometrists and dispensing opticians often need help with record keeping, allowable expenses and Self Assessment. What can be claimed depends on your individual circumstances, so it is worth reviewing how you currently record professional fees, travel, equipment and practice costs.
It varies. Many practices need annual accounts, Corporation Tax, payroll and management accounts, while others focus mainly on bookkeeping and VAT support. Because optical practices may combine professional services with selling spectacles and contact lenses, the right mix depends on your structure, income streams and circumstances.
Frames, lenses and contact lenses should be tracked consistently so cost of sales and margins stay clear. Equipment, test room costs, premises expenses and professional fees should be recorded separately and backed by receipts. The correct treatment depends on whether an item is stock, a business asset or a running cost.
Often, yes, but it depends on the nature of each supply. Professional optical services may be treated differently from supplies of spectacles, contact lenses and other goods, and registration depends on your turnover and circumstances. Because different supplies can have different VAT treatments, each case needs reviewing individually.
Switching is usually straightforward. We can review your current records, confirm what information is needed and take over the relevant accounting and tax work, so your bookkeeping, accounts and filings continue without unnecessary disruption.
Get in touch and tell us how you work, whether you are a sole trader, partner or limited company. We can then discuss your income streams, records and accounting needs, and explain the support that fits before anything is put in place.
