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. Combining professional services with the sale of goods, managing stock and equipment, and meeting different tax rules can make the numbers 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.
They handle the day-to-day accounting and tax work behind an optical business or a self-employed professional. That can include bookkeeping, Self Assessment, annual accounts, Corporation Tax, payroll and VAT support where it applies, along with keeping records for sight test fees, eyewear sales, contact lens income, stock and equipment.
Support is available to independent optical practices, practice owners, self-employed optometrists, dispensing opticians and other optical businesses, whether they trade as sole traders, partnerships or limited companies. The work involved depends on how each one operates, earns income and is structured, so requirements are looked at individually rather than assumed.
Yes. Self-employed optometrists, locums and dispensing opticians often need Self Assessment, clear bookkeeping and help separating professional income from personal spending. Where someone also sells eyewear or contact lenses, those sales may need recording separately. The exact position depends on your circumstances, including how you are engaged and what you supply.
Sometimes, and it is rarely a simple yes or no. Professional optical services and optical goods can be treated differently for VAT, and the treatment depends on the nature of each supply and the circumstances of the business. Registration thresholds and turnover also matter, so VAT should be reviewed properly rather than assumed.
Frames, lenses, contact lenses and consumables should be tracked so stock levels and costs can be matched to sales, while equipment, software, professional fees and premises costs need recording as business expenses. Some items may be capital in nature, and the correct treatment depends on the item and how it is used.
Yes. Limited company optical practices typically need annual accounts and a Corporation Tax return, prepared from accurate records covering income, stock, equipment and practice costs. Company directors also have filing and reporting obligations to meet. What is required depends on the size and structure of the practice.
Yes, you can change accountants. The process usually involves letting your current accountant know, arranging the handover of records and confirming the position on any outstanding filings. It is worth checking where things stand with your accounts and tax before making the move so nothing is missed.
Payroll support can cover employees such as optometrists, dispensing opticians, optical assistants and reception staff, including pay, deductions and pension obligations. Some practices also work with self-employed contractors, whose payments are handled differently. What is needed depends on who you employ and how your practice is structured.
