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, which is where accounting can become more involved. Practice income, product sales, stock, equipment and staff costs all interact, and how they are recorded affects your tax position.
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 for optical professionals and practices. That typically includes bookkeeping, Self Assessment, annual accounts, Corporation Tax, payroll and VAT support where it applies, along with advice on how income, stock and expenses should be recorded.
Support is available for independent opticians, optometrists, dispensing opticians, self-employed optical professionals, practice owners and other optical businesses. Because these roles and business models differ, the accounting work is tailored to how you are structured, how you earn income and what you sell.
Yes. Sole traders and locums often need help with Self Assessment, expense records and cash flow, and the records required depend on whether you work through your own business or provide services within another practice. Where a partnership or limited company is involved, the requirements are different again.
It varies. Many practices need bookkeeping, annual accounts, payroll and tax returns, while others may also need management accounts, tax planning or VAT support. Stock, equipment, premises costs and the mix of professional fees and product sales all influence what is appropriate for your circumstances.
Stock such as frames, lenses and contact lenses should be recorded accurately, because it affects your margins and year-end figures. Business expenses, including equipment, practice premises and professional costs, need proper supporting records. What is allowable depends on individual circumstances, so it is worth checking before you claim.
Possibly. Optical businesses may provide professional services as well as supplying spectacles, contact lenses and other optical goods, and different supplies can have different VAT treatments. Whether you need to register, and how each supply is treated, depends on your turnover and the nature of what you provide.
Yes, switching accountants is usually straightforward. We can review your existing records, confirm what information is needed, and take over ongoing bookkeeping, accounts and tax work. Clear communication and accurate records help make the handover smooth.
Get in touch with CruseBurke and tell us about your optical business, how it is structured and what support you need. From there we can outline which services apply to you and how ongoing accounting and tax support would work.
