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 blend clinical work with retail sales, which means the numbers are rarely straightforward. Multiple income streams, stock, equipment, staffing and varied VAT treatment for different supplies all need careful handling throughout the year.
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 and tax side of running an optical business or working as a self-employed optical professional. That can include bookkeeping, annual accounts, Self Assessment, Corporation Tax, payroll and VAT support, tailored to how your practice or clinical work actually earns income.
Support is available for independent opticians, optometrists, dispensing opticians, locum and self-employed professionals, practice owners, partnerships and limited companies. Because roles and business models differ, the accounting and tax requirements are reviewed against your own structure, income streams and circumstances rather than a fixed template.
Yes. Self-employed optometrists and locum opticians often need help with Self Assessment, expense records and income arriving from several sources, potentially including a limited company. Records should distinguish professional fees from other income, and the treatment depends on your individual circumstances and how the work is arranged.
It varies. Many practices need bookkeeping, annual accounts, payroll and tax returns, while others also require management accounts, VAT support or help with stock, equipment and premises costs. The right combination depends on whether you trade as a sole trader, partnership or limited company, your turnover and the range of supplies you make.
Spectacles, contact lenses and similar items are usually treated as trading stock, so purchases, stock levels and cost of sales all affect your reported profit. Accurate records of what was bought, held and sold help the accounts reflect the position fairly, and the accounting treatment should align with the underlying sales records.
Possibly. VAT treatment depends on the nature of each supply and the circumstances of the business — professional optical services and the supply of optical goods such as spectacles or contact lenses can be treated differently, and different supplies may fall into different VAT categories. Registration thresholds and exemptions also matter, so advice should reflect your own activities and turnover.
Yes. Payroll support can cover optometrists, dispensing opticians, optical assistants, reception staff and locum cover, including PAYE, pension duties and the records needed for each pay period. Contractor and locum arrangements need separate consideration, as the correct treatment depends on how the engagement is structured.
Get in touch and tell us how your optical business or self-employed work is set up, what income streams you have and what you need help with. From there, the relevant accounting and tax requirements can be reviewed and the scope and clear fees agreed before anything moves forward.
