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 practices sit between clinical practice and retail, and that combination creates accounting questions a general service may not anticipate. The way income arrives, stock moves and VAT applies all need careful handling.
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 look after the accounting and tax work behind an optical practice or individual practitioner. That can include bookkeeping, annual accounts, Self Assessment, Corporation Tax, payroll and VAT support where it applies, along with practical guidance on how income, stock and expenses should be recorded.
Support is available for independent opticians, optometrists, dispensing opticians, self-employed practitioners, locums, practice owners and optical businesses. Because roles and business models differ, accounting requirements are not identical for everyone. A sole trader optometrist, a partnership and a limited company practice will each have their own reporting and tax position.
Yes. Self-employed optometrists, dispensing opticians and locums often need help with Self Assessment, recording professional income and claiming allowable expenses on equipment, professional fees and travel. Where you work across several practices, accurate bookkeeping makes the year-end position much clearer.
It varies. Some need bookkeeping and annual accounts, while others need payroll for practice staff, Corporation Tax, management accounts or VAT support. Practices holding stock such as frames and contact lenses often benefit from closer inventory records, and tax planning is useful as the business grows or changes structure.
Stock such as frames, lenses and contact lenses should be recorded consistently so its value at the year end is accurate. Business expenses, including equipment, testing tools, premises costs and professional indemnity, should be documented with receipts. What is allowable depends on individual circumstances, so it is worth checking before claiming.
They are goods sold by the practice, so they form part of trading income and stock. Their VAT treatment is not automatic, though. Optical businesses can have different VAT considerations for professional services and optical goods, and the correct approach depends on the nature of the supply and your circumstances.
Often yes, but not in a uniform way. Professional optical services and supplies of goods such as spectacles and contact lenses can be treated differently, and registration depends on turnover and circumstances. VAT is best reviewed against the specific mix of supplies your practice makes.
Yes. Moving accountant is generally straightforward, and the usual steps are to share your records and confirm what support you need. It helps to plan the change around your year end so nothing is missed in your accounts, tax returns or payroll.
