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 fit a single template. Clinical work, retail sales and practice overheads create a mix of income and costs that needs careful recording, particularly where VAT treatment differs across supplies.
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 financial administration of an optical business, including bookkeeping, payroll, annual accounts, Self Assessment and Corporation Tax. Because practices often earn professional fees alongside income from spectacles and contact lenses, the work also involves separating and recording different income streams accurately and dealing with VAT where it applies.
Support is available for independent opticians, optometrists, dispensing opticians, self-employed optical professionals, practice owners, partnerships and limited companies. The right approach depends on how you trade and how your income arises, so sole traders, partnerships and companies are likely to need different levels of reporting, tax administration and record keeping.
Yes. Self-employed optometrists and locums typically need Self Assessment, reliable records of professional fees and travel between practice locations, and a clear view of allowable expenses. If you also sell spectacles or contact lenses, the way those sales are recorded and any VAT treatment should be reviewed on the facts of your situation.
It varies. Most practices need bookkeeping, payroll for staff, annual accounts and tax returns, while some also need management accounts, tax planning, VAT support and help choosing or reviewing a business structure. The appropriate mix depends on your turnover, whether you hold stock, your equipment and premises costs and how you are structured.
Stock such as frames, lenses and contact lenses should be recorded consistently so that purchases, closing stock and cost of sales are accurate. Equipment, professional indemnity insurance, practice premises costs and clinical expenses should be kept separately with supporting records, as some may be treated differently depending on whether they are capital or revenue items.
VAT depends on the nature of each supply and your circumstances. Certain professional optical services may be treated differently from the supply of spectacles, contact lenses and other optical goods, and registration thresholds matter. It is worth reviewing how your income streams are treated before assuming a single position applies to everything.
Yes, switching is usually straightforward. You would share details of your current arrangement and records so the position can be reviewed, and handover information can be requested from your existing accountant. Timing matters if accounts or returns are due, so it helps to plan the move around your filing deadlines.
Get in touch and describe how you work, what you sell and how your business is structured. That conversation helps identify whether you need bookkeeping, Self Assessment, annual accounts, Corporation Tax, payroll or VAT support. From there you can agree a clear scope and transparent fees before any work begins.
