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, and that is where accounting can become more involved. Professional services, optical goods and practice overheads all need to be recorded in a way that reflects how the business actually operates.
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 accounting and tax side of optical work, including bookkeeping, annual accounts, Self Assessment, Corporation Tax, payroll and, where relevant, VAT support. The aim is to keep professional income, optical goods, stock, equipment and practice costs recorded properly so the figures reflect how your business genuinely operates.
Support can be tailored to independent opticians, optometrists, dispensing opticians, self-employed optical professionals, practice owners and other optical businesses. Because roles and business models differ, accounting needs differ too. How you earn income, hold stock and structure your business all influence the reporting, tax and record-keeping requirements that apply to you.
Yes. Self-employed optometrists, locum opticians and dispensing opticians often need help with Self Assessment, expense records, income tracking and quarterly or periodic bookkeeping. Where you work across more than one practice or receive income from several sources, keeping those streams clear from the start makes the tax position far easier to manage.
It depends on the practice. Common areas include bookkeeping, annual accounts, Corporation Tax, payroll for staff, management accounts and help separating professional income from optical goods such as spectacles and contact lenses. Some practices also need VAT support, tax planning or guidance on business structure. Not every practice requires every service.
We can support both, alongside annual accounts and Corporation Tax where relevant. Good bookkeeping means your practice income, stock purchases, equipment costs and expenses are recorded as you go, which reduces the scramble at year end. Self Assessment requirements depend on your individual circumstances and how your business is structured.
Spectacles, contact lenses and other optical goods are usually treated as trading stock or sales, separate from professional fees. That distinction matters for your accounts, stock valuations and margins. The exact treatment depends on how you buy, hold and sell them, and on your business structure, so it is worth reviewing against your own circumstances.
Possibly, and the position is not identical for every supply. Optical businesses may provide professional optical services as well as supplying spectacles, contact lenses and other optical goods, and these can carry different VAT treatment depending on the nature of the supply and the circumstances of the business. VAT registration thresholds and treatment should be reviewed individually.
Start by telling us about your optical business or professional work, including how you are structured, where your income comes from and what stock, equipment or staff are involved. From there, the relevant accounting and tax requirements can be identified and ongoing support arranged around your circumstances. Switching from another accountant is usually a straightforward process.
