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 mix professional clinical work with retail sales, which can make the numbers more involved than they first appear. From mixed income to stock, equipment and VAT, accurate records matter. Here are some of the most common challenges.
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 provide accounting, tax and compliance support for optical professionals and practices. That typically includes bookkeeping, Self Assessment, annual accounts, Corporation Tax, payroll and VAT support where relevant, along with advice on how income from professional services and optical goods should be recorded.
Support is available for independent opticians, optometrists, dispensing opticians, self-employed and locum optical professionals, practice owners, partnerships and limited companies. The exact services depend on how you trade, how you earn income and how the business is structured, so support is tailored rather than fixed.
Yes. Self-employed optometrists, locum opticians and dispensing opticians often need help with Self Assessment, expense records and keeping professional income separate from personal finances. If your circumstances change, for example if you incorporate or take on a partner, the accounting and tax position can change too.
It varies. Some practices need bookkeeping, payroll and annual accounts, while others need Corporation Tax, management accounts or VAT support. Practices selling spectacles, contact lenses and other optical goods may also have stock, equipment and several income streams to record, so the right combination depends on the individual business.
Stock such as frames, lenses and contact lenses should be tracked so purchases, sales and closing stock figures are accurate. Business expenses, including equipment, premises costs, professional fees and staff costs, should be recorded with proper documentation, because what can be claimed depends on the nature of the expense and your circumstances.
Possibly. VAT treatment depends on the nature of each supply: professional optical services and the supply of goods such as spectacles and contact lenses can be treated differently, and registration thresholds and exemptions depend on individual circumstances. It is worth reviewing your particular mix of services and products rather than assuming a blanket rule applies.
Yes, switching accountants is usually straightforward. Providing your latest accounts, tax returns and bookkeeping records helps the transition run smoothly, and we can work with your previous accountant where needed so that nothing is missed.
Get in touch and tell us about your practice or your work as an optician, optometrist or dispensing optician. We will discuss your structure, income streams and what you need help with, then explain how the relevant accounting, tax and payroll support would work for you.
