Specialist Accountants for Opticians & Optometrists
Accountants for Opticians in Combs
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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 often combine clinical services with retail supply, which means income, stock and costs can behave quite differently from month to month. That mix can make record keeping, tax reporting and cash flow planning harder to manage without support that understands the sector.
- Mixed income streams — Professional fees from examinations and dispensing sit alongside product sales, so income needs to be recorded in a way that reflects each stream separately.
- Stock and frames — Spectacles, lenses and contact lens inventory tie up money, and accurate stock records matter for both accounts and cash flow visibility.
- Equipment and premises — Specialised optical equipment, testing room fittings and practice premises costs can raise questions about allowable expenses and how purchases are treated.
- Payroll and staff — Employed optometrists, dispensing opticians and support staff create payroll, pension and reporting obligations that need to run alongside contractor arrangements.
- VAT on mixed supplies — Professional optical services and the supply of goods such as spectacles or contact lenses can have different VAT treatments depending on the nature of the supply and the circumstances of the business.
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 for 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
They handle the accounting and tax work behind an optical business, including bookkeeping, annual accounts, Self Assessment, Corporation Tax, payroll and VAT support where relevant. The difference is context: they understand that income may come from clinical services as well as the supply of spectacles, contact lenses and other optical goods.
Support can cover self-employed optometrists, dispensing opticians, independent optical practice owners, partnerships and limited companies, along with other optical businesses. The appropriate services depend on how you earn income, whether you supply goods as well as services, and how your business is structured.
Yes. Self-employed professionals typically need Self Assessment, clear records of professional income, and a sensible approach to expenses such as equipment, professional fees and travel. Where you also supply optical goods, stock and product costs need to be tracked, and whether you trade alone or through a company affects what is required.
Yes. Bookkeeping can be organised around your actual income streams so that clinical fees and product sales are recorded clearly, which makes Self Assessment or annual accounts far easier to prepare. What is needed depends on your turnover, structure and whether you operate as a sole trader, partner or company director.
Frames, lenses and contact lens inventory should be tracked so that stock levels, purchases and cost of sales are reflected accurately. Expenses such as equipment, testing room fittings, premises costs and staff wages need proper records too. What counts as allowable depends on your individual circumstances, so it is worth reviewing rather than assuming.
Possibly. VAT treatment depends on the nature of each supply and the circumstances of the business. Professional optical services and the supply of goods such as spectacles or contact lenses can be treated differently, and registration thresholds and exemptions are not uniform. It is worth reviewing your specific mix of services and products rather than applying a blanket rule.
Switching is usually straightforward. We can review your current position, agree what needs to be handed over and take on the relevant records and filings. Timing around your year end matters, so it helps to discuss the change before a filing deadline rather than after one.
Start by telling us how your optical business operates, including your structure, income streams, any stock or optical goods you supply, and the accounting tasks you need support with. From there the relevant requirements can be identified and ongoing support arranged around your circumstances.