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 single mould. Income can come from examinations, dispensing, retail sales and locum work, while stock, equipment and premises all carry their own costs. That mix makes the accounting and tax picture more involved than it first appears.
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. Because optical businesses often combine professional services with the sale of goods, the work also covers stock, equipment and, where relevant, VAT.
They can support independent opticians, optometrists, dispensing opticians, locum and self-employed professionals, practice owners and limited companies running optical businesses. The right approach depends on how you earn income and how the business is structured, so sole traders, partnerships and companies may each need something different.
Yes. Self-employed optometrists and dispensing opticians often need help with Self Assessment, recording locum and practice income, and claiming allowable expenses such as professional fees, travel and equipment. If your circumstances change, for example by taking on practice premises or forming a company, how your income is reported may need to change too.
It varies. Many practices need bookkeeping, annual accounts, payroll and management information, plus Corporation Tax if they trade as a limited company. VAT support may be relevant depending on turnover and the nature of supplies. Stock records for frames, lenses and contact lenses and clear tracking of equipment costs are usually helpful too.
Spectacles, lenses and contact lenses are generally treated as trading stock, so purchases, sales and closing stock levels feed into your accounts and affect profit. How they are treated for VAT is a separate question and depends on the nature of the supply and your business circumstances.
Sometimes. VAT treatment is not automatic in either direction: professional optical services and the supply of optical goods can be treated differently, and exemption or standard-rating depends on the specific supply and the business. Registration thresholds and what you actually provide both matter, so your position is worth reviewing.
Yes. Moving accountants is usually straightforward, and the first step is normally a conversation about your current setup and what you need. Records and filing history can be transferred with your permission, and any outstanding deadlines can be reviewed so nothing is missed.
Get in touch and tell us about your optical work, how the business is structured and what you need help with. We can then explain how we would approach your bookkeeping, tax and reporting, and set out clear fees for the support involved.
