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.
An optical practice rarely has a single, simple income stream. Professional fees, retail sales of optical goods, stock, equipment and staff costs all interact, which can make bookkeeping, tax and VAT harder to keep on top of.
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 day-to-day financial administration that optical professionals and practices need, including bookkeeping, annual accounts, Self Assessment, Corporation Tax, payroll and VAT support where applicable. They also help with tax planning, record keeping and deciding on the most suitable business structure.
Support is available to independent opticians, optometrists, dispensing opticians, self-employed optical professionals, practice owners and limited companies running optical businesses. Each group has different accounting needs, so the work is shaped around how you trade, earn income and structure the business.
Yes. Self-employed optometrists and locum opticians typically need Self Assessment, accurate records of professional fees and a clear record of allowable expenses such as professional indemnity cover, travel between practices and equipment. The right approach depends on your individual circumstances and how you earn your income.
It varies. Practices selling spectacles, contact lenses and other optical goods often need bookkeeping, stock records, payroll, VAT support and annual accounts, while a sole practitioner may mainly need Self Assessment and tax planning. Not every optical business requires every service.
Yes. Bookkeeping can be kept up to date throughout the year so figures are ready when needed, and Self Assessment returns can be prepared from those records. Where income comes from several sources, such as practice profits and locum work, this is taken into account.
Yes. Limited companies need annual accounts and a Corporation Tax return, and for optical practices this usually means separating professional income from sales of optical goods, accounting for stock and equipment, and claiming allowable business expenses. Filing and payment deadlines are set by HMRC and depend on your accounting period.
Possibly. VAT treatment depends on the nature of each supply and the circumstances of the business. Some optical services and some optical goods may be treated differently, and registration depends on taxable turnover and the specific supplies made. Records should clearly distinguish between professional services and sales of optical goods.
Yes. Switching accountants is usually straightforward. Once you get in touch, the information needed to take over your records can be requested from your existing accountant, and the handover can be arranged around your year end and filing deadlines.
