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 rarely have a single, simple income stream. Clinical work, retail sales and stock all move at different speeds, and the accounting behind them needs to keep up without adding unnecessary complexity.
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.
They handle the day-to-day accounting and tax work behind an optical business, from bookkeeping and Self Assessment to annual accounts, Corporation Tax and payroll. They also help keep professional income, optical goods and stock records clear, and review VAT considerations where different supplies may be treated differently.
Support is available to independent opticians, optometrists, dispensing opticians, self-employed locums, practice owners and limited companies. Because roles, income streams and structures vary, the accounting and tax requirements are considered individually rather than applied from a single template.
Yes. Self-employed optometrists, locums and dispensing opticians often need help with Self Assessment, record keeping and allowable expenses. How income is reported depends on whether you work alone, take on multiple contracts or also run a practice, so individual circumstances always shape the advice.
Bookkeeping and Self Assessment are core parts of the support, covering consultation income, eyewear and contact lens sales, stock purchases, equipment costs and practice expenses. Keeping those records accurate through the year makes the return simpler and gives a clearer picture of how the practice or professional work is performing.
Yes, for limited companies. Annual accounts and Corporation Tax returns are prepared from your records, with adjustments considered for stock, equipment, premises costs and director remuneration. Partnerships and sole traders are handled differently, so the reporting that applies depends on how your optical business is structured.
Possibly. VAT treatment depends on the nature of each supply and the circumstances of the business. Professional optical services and the supply of spectacles, contact lenses or other optical goods can be treated differently, so it is worth reviewing income streams and registration position rather than assuming a single rule applies.
Yes. Payroll support can cover employed optometrists, dispensing opticians, optical assistants and reception staff, including payslips, deductions and reporting obligations. Payments to locums or other contractors are handled differently and may need separate consideration depending on how the arrangement is set up.
Switching is usually straightforward and does not have to interrupt your reporting. It helps to have your latest accounts, tax returns, payroll records and bookkeeping up to date, and the changeover can be planned around your year end or a convenient point in the calendar.
