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 business is rarely straightforward, because professional services and the sale of optical goods sit side by side. Stock, equipment, staff and mixed income streams all affect the figures, and the detail behind each one matters.
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 day-to-day accounting and tax work behind an optical business, including bookkeeping, annual accounts, Self Assessment, Corporation Tax and payroll. Because they focus on optical professionals, they also understand how professional income, spectacle and contact lens sales, stock, equipment and premises costs typically arise.
Support is available to independent opticians, optometrists, dispensing opticians, self-employed practitioners, practice owners and other optical businesses. Accounting requirements differ depending on whether you operate as a sole trader, in a partnership or through a limited company, so the exact support is shaped around your circumstances.
Yes. Self-employed optometrists and locum opticians often need help with Self Assessment, record keeping and allowable expenses, such as travel, professional fees, equipment and insurance. If you also sell optical goods, those income streams and costs need recording separately, and VAT may or may not be relevant depending on your turnover and supplies.
It varies. Most practices need bookkeeping and annual accounts, with Corporation Tax for limited companies and Self Assessment for sole traders or partners. Payroll is relevant where staff are employed, while management accounts, tax planning and VAT support depend on the size and structure of the practice.
Spectacle frames, lenses, contact lenses and other goods should be tracked as stock where held for resale, with purchases and sales recorded consistently. Equipment, premises costs, staff wages and professional expenses each have their own treatment, and claiming them correctly depends on whether they are wholly and exclusively for business purposes.
Possibly. Professional optical services and the supply of optical goods can have different VAT treatments, and some supplies may be exempt while others are standard-rated. Whether registration is required, and how each supply should be treated, depends on the nature of what you provide and your individual circumstances.
Yes. Payroll support can cover optometrists, dispensing opticians, optical assistants and administrative staff, including PAYE, National Insurance and pension duties where they apply. Payments to locums or other self-employed contractors are handled differently and should be reviewed carefully.
In most cases, yes. Switching typically involves confirming your current position, obtaining the records needed and notifying your existing accountant. The timing matters if a filing deadline is approaching, so it is worth discussing your circumstances before making the change.
