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 combine clinical work with retail, which makes the numbers less straightforward than a pure professional service. From mixed income streams to stock and equipment, several areas need careful handling throughout the year.
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 administration of optical professionals and practices, including bookkeeping, annual accounts, Self Assessment, Corporation Tax and payroll. They also help with tax planning, financial record keeping and VAT questions where relevant, so you can focus on patients and the running of your practice.
Support is available to independent opticians, optometrists and dispensing opticians, whether you work as a sole trader, within a partnership or through a limited company. It also covers optical practice owners, locums and other optical businesses, with the right services depending on how you trade, earn income and are structured.
Yes. Self-employed opticians and optometrists often need help with Self Assessment, allowable expenses and record keeping, particularly where income comes from several sources such as practice work and locum sessions. How your income and costs are treated depends on your individual circumstances, so advice is tailored rather than generic.
Yes. Bookkeeping and Self Assessment are core services for many independent optical professionals, while limited companies generally need annual accounts and Corporation Tax support as well. What you require depends on your structure, income streams and whether you employ staff, so the starting point is always your circumstances.
Yes. Limited companies and practices trading through a company need annual accounts and Corporation Tax calculations, alongside confirmation statements and other Companies House filings. Sole traders and partnerships instead report profits through Self Assessment, so the compliance requirements follow the way your optical business is structured.
Spectacles, contact lenses and other optical goods are stock for accounting purposes, so purchases, sales and remaining inventory need to be recorded accurately. Stock levels affect your reported profit, and how an item is treated for VAT depends on the nature of the supply, so good records matter throughout the year.
Yes, optical businesses often need to consider VAT, but the position is not straightforward. Professional optical services and supplies of goods such as spectacles or contact lenses can be treated differently, and the correct treatment depends on the nature of each supply and the circumstances of your business.
Switching accountants is usually a straightforward process. Once you get in touch, the scope of your accounting needs can be reviewed and a clear picture of what is required can be provided, including any information needed from your previous accountant. That helps maintain continuity of your records and compliance.
