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 often combine professional clinical work with retail sales, stock and equipment, which can make the bookkeeping and tax position more layered than it first appears. The challenges below come up regularly for opticians, optometrists and dispensing opticians alike.
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 accounting and tax work that optical professionals and practices need, such as bookkeeping, annual accounts, Self Assessment, Corporation Tax, payroll and VAT support where applicable. The focus is on understanding how optical income is earned, including professional fees alongside sales of spectacles, contact lenses and other optical goods.
Support can be provided to independent opticians, optometrists, dispensing opticians, self-employed optical professionals, practice owners, partnerships and limited companies. The accounting requirements differ depending on how you are structured and how you earn income, so the work is shaped around your circumstances rather than a single fixed approach.
Yes. Self-employed optometrists and locum opticians often need help with record keeping, expenses and Self Assessment, while dispensing opticians and practice owners may have a different mix of income and costs. What is appropriate depends on your individual circumstances, including how you work and what you earn.
It varies. Many practices benefit from bookkeeping, annual accounts, payroll and tax planning, with Corporation Tax and VAT support where relevant. Practices carrying stock, equipment and premises costs often need closer attention to categorising expenses and recording sales of optical goods accurately throughout the year.
Yes. Bookkeeping can be maintained throughout the year so your records stay accurate, and Self Assessment support is available for sole traders, partners and directors who need to report personal income. The exact requirements depend on your business structure and circumstances.
Spectacles, contact lenses and other optical goods are typically treated as stock or sales items, so purchases, stock levels and sales income need consistent recording. How they are accounted for depends on your business model, and any VAT treatment should be reviewed separately rather than assumed.
They may need to. Optical businesses can provide professional services as well as supply optical goods, and those supplies can have different VAT treatments depending on the nature of the supply and the circumstances of the business. VAT registration thresholds and the specifics of what you supply should be reviewed individually.
Yes, switching is usually a straightforward process. We can review your current position, identify what records and information are needed, and take over the relevant accounting and tax work. The steps involved depend on your circumstances and how your existing records are kept.
