Specialist Accountants for Opticians & Optometrists
Accountants for Opticians in Brighton
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Optical Professionals and Practices We Support
Independent Opticians
GOS income reconciliation, VAT apportionment between exempt sight tests and taxable dispensing, stock control and owner profit extraction.
Locum Optometrists
Self-assessment, IR35 status on agency work, GOC and professional fees, mileage between practices and equipment claims.
Optometry Clinics & Multiples
Management accounts per branch, partial exemption calculations, payroll for optical assistants and funding for new sites.
Private & Specialist Eye Care
Ophthalmology and refractive surgery providers: company accounts, VAT on cosmetic versus medical treatment and capital allowances on equipment.
Our Accounting Services for Optical Practices
Optical Tax Planning
Incorporation reviews, capital allowances on OCT scanners and consulting room fit-out, and profit extraction planning for practice owners.
Payroll & Pensions for Optical Staff
Payroll for optometrists, dispensing opticians and optical assistants, plus auto-enrolment, statutory pay and locum payments.
Bookkeeping for Optical Practices
Cloud bookkeeping that reconciles GOS payments, private fees and retail till takings so your figures are accurate all year.
VAT Apportionment for Opticians
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.
Management Accounts & Reporting
Reports showing tests per day, dispensing conversion, margin per branch and profit trends, so decisions are based on real numbers.
Key Accounting Challenges for Optical Businesses
Optical businesses rarely fit a simple accounting mould. Professional fees, sales of spectacles and contact lenses, stock, equipment and practice overheads can all sit within one business, making record keeping and tax treatment more involved than it first appears.
- Mixed income streams – Examination fees, spectacle sales and contact lens sales arrive in different ways, so each needs clear separation in your records.
- Stock and inventory control – Frames, lenses and contact lenses tie up money, so accurate stock records matter for margins and year-end figures.
- Equipment and professional expenses – Specialist optical equipment, calibration, software and professional development costs need recording correctly and treating consistently.
- Practice premises and staff costs – Rent, utilities, business rates, optical staff wages and locum or contractor payments all affect profitability and payroll obligations.
- VAT on mixed supplies – Professional services and optical goods can have different VAT treatments, so each supply needs reviewing on its own facts.
Why Specialist Accounting Support Matters for Optical Businesses
Real Optical Expertise
GOS income, voucher values, partial exemption and dispensing margin — no explaining required.
Built Around Your Practice
Independents, multiples and locum optometrists each get a different service, not a template.
VAT Apportionment Done Right
We use a defensible apportionment method and keep the workings ready in case HMRC asks.
Fixed, Transparent Fees
One agreed monthly fee with no hourly billing and no surprises at year end.
Clear Margin Reporting
Management accounts that show where the profit actually comes from, test by test and branch by branch.
Named Accountant, Real Answers
You deal with the same qualified person every time, by phone or email, not a call centre.
Our Simple 3-Step Process for Optical Businesses
1. Initial Consultation (It’s Free):
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.
2. Customised Plan:
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.
3. Ongoing Support & Updates:
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.
Accounting Support Built Around Optical Practices
Technology Driven
Using the latest technology to offer customised financial strategies that help healthcare practices grow and thrive.
Named Optical Accountant
A dedicated accountant for opticians who understands GOS income, stock and dispensing margin.
Ongoing Support
Our team is here whenever you need guidance. We offer unlimited support to ensure your financial management is always on point.
Experienced Team
Our team has over 100 years of combined accountancy experience.
Free - Email Reminders
Never Miss any deadline with our automated email reminders.
Yes, We Are Chartered!
We’re an ICAEW, ACCA & AAT accredited Firm.
How to Join/Switch
Take a back seat and let our expert accountants handle everything. Here’s how easy it is to get started with us:
Get in touch
Reach out to us, and we’ll discuss your needs and how we can help your healthcare practice thrive.
Letter of Engagement
We’ll send over a simple letter to formalise our partnership and get everything in motion.
Previous Accountants
If you're switching, we’ll take care of contacting your previous accountants to make the transition smooth.
We Do the Rest
From there, sit back and relax. We’ll manage your accounts, taxes, and everything in between, keeping your practice running smoothly.
FAQs
Accountants for Opticians handle the accounting, tax and compliance work that optical professionals and practices need. That can include bookkeeping, Self Assessment, annual accounts, Corporation Tax, payroll and VAT support where relevant, along with help recording income from professional services, spectacles, contact lenses and other optical goods.
Support is available for independent opticians, optometrists, dispensing opticians, self-employed optical professionals, practice owners and other optical businesses, including those based in Brighton. Requirements differ depending on whether you work as a sole trader, within a partnership or through a limited company, and on the mix of services and goods your business provides.
Yes. Self-employed optometrists and locum opticians often need Self Assessment support, help tracking income and allowable expenses, and clear records of travel, equipment and professional costs. Many also want guidance on whether their current structure still suits the way they work as their earnings change.
It depends on the practice. Many need bookkeeping, annual accounts, Corporation Tax, payroll for staff and management accounts, plus support with stock, equipment and premises costs. VAT advice may be relevant where professional services and optical goods are supplied, since different supplies can carry different VAT treatments depending on the circumstances.
Yes. Bookkeeping keeps income and expenses organised through the year, which makes Self Assessment and year-end accounts far simpler. For optical businesses, that means separating professional fees from sales of spectacles, contact lenses and other goods, and keeping clear records of stock, equipment and practice costs.
Stock such as frames, lenses and contact lenses should be recorded accurately, with purchases, sales and year-end stock levels tracked. Business expenses — equipment, premises, staff and professional costs — need supporting records and correct treatment, which depends on the nature of the cost and your individual circumstances.
Possibly. VAT registration depends on turnover and the nature of your supplies. Professional optical services and optical goods can have different VAT treatments, and the position is not always straightforward, so the correct approach depends on the specific supplies your business makes and its circumstances.
Yes, switching is usually straightforward. Once you get in touch, the handover of records can be organised with your existing accountant or bookkeeper, and we can review what accounting, payroll and tax support your optical business or self-employed role needs going forward.