Specialist Accountants for Opticians & Optometrists
Accountants for Opticians in Lewes
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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 have a single, simple income stream. Professional fees, retail sales of spectacles and contact lenses, stock, equipment and staffing can all interact, which means the accounting and tax position is often more layered than it first appears.
- Mixed income streams — Professional fees from eye examinations and retail income from frames and lenses may need recording separately so reporting stays accurate.
- Stock and inventory — Frames, lenses and contact lenses tie up cash, so stock records and valuations need to reflect what is genuinely held.
- Equipment and professional costs — Testing equipment, fitting instruments and professional fees are treated differently from everyday running costs, so classification matters.
- Payroll and staff — Optometrists, dispensing opticians, optical assistants and locum cover can create varied payroll, pension and contractor payment obligations.
- VAT on mixed supplies — Professional services and optical goods can be treated differently for VAT, so the nature of each supply matters.
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.
Built Around the Needs of 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 and tax work behind an optical business, including bookkeeping, annual accounts, Self Assessment, Corporation Tax, payroll and VAT support where it applies. Because they work with optical practices, they understand income from eye examinations alongside sales of spectacles, contact lenses and other optical goods.
They can support independent opticians, self-employed optometrists, dispensing opticians, locum professionals, practice owners, partnerships and limited companies running optical practices. The work involved depends on how you are structured and how you earn income, so support is shaped around your circumstances rather than a fixed package.
Yes. Self-employed optometrists and dispensing opticians often need Self Assessment, straightforward bookkeeping and help tracking professional income, expenses and equipment costs. If you also sell spectacles or contact lenses alongside your clinical work, those sales need to be recorded separately so your tax position stays accurate.
It varies. Many practices need bookkeeping, annual accounts, payroll for staff and management information, while limited companies also need Corporation Tax returns. Practices selling optical goods may need stock records and VAT support. The right combination depends on your structure, income streams and individual circumstances.
Yes. Limited companies need annual accounts and a Corporation Tax return, while unincorporated practices still need accurate annual accounts for Self Assessment and to understand how the practice is performing. Deadlines and filing requirements depend on your structure, so it is worth confirming what applies to you.
Stock such as frames, lenses and contact lenses should be recorded accurately, with valuations reflecting what is genuinely held at the year end. Equipment, premises costs and professional expenses each have their own treatment, so keeping clear records and separate categories throughout the year makes reporting far simpler.
VAT depends on the nature of each supply and the circumstances of the business. Professional optical services and the sale of optical goods such as spectacles and contact lenses can be treated differently, and registration thresholds and exemptions may apply. Review your specific position rather than assuming one rule covers everything.
Get in touch and tell us about your practice or professional work, including your structure, income and what you need help with. From there we can review the accounting and tax requirements that apply to you and agree how ongoing support should work.