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 often combine professional eye care with the sale of spectacles, contact lenses and other goods, which can make record keeping, tax and reporting more involved than a straightforward service business.
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 accounts, tax and compliance work that optical professionals and practices need, including bookkeeping, annual accounts, Self Assessment, Corporation Tax, payroll and VAT support where applicable. They also help you keep records for professional fees, spectacle and contact lens sales, stock and equipment in good order.
Support is available for independent opticians, optometrists, dispensing opticians, self-employed and locum optical professionals, practice owners, partnerships and limited companies. The accounts, tax and reporting requirements differ depending on how you trade and how your income is earned, so the work is tailored to your structure and circumstances.
Yes. Self-employed optometrists, locums and dispensing opticians often need help with Self Assessment, expenses, records of income from different practices or contracts, and straightforward bookkeeping. If your work includes selling goods as well as providing professional services, the records need to reflect both, and the tax treatment depends on your circumstances.
It varies. Some practices mainly need bookkeeping, payroll and annual accounts, while others also want management accounts, tax planning or VAT support. Where a practice sells spectacles, contact lenses and other optical goods alongside eye care services, reporting on stock, margins and mixed income streams usually becomes more important.
Stock such as frames, lenses, contact lenses and solutions should be tracked and valued consistently, as it affects your accounts and tax position. Business expenses like equipment, instruments, premises costs and professional fees should be recorded separately from personal spending, with receipts kept so claims are supported.
Possibly. VAT depends on your turnover and the nature of what you supply. Professional optical services and optical goods such as spectacles and contact lenses can be treated differently, and exemptions or reduced treatments may apply to some supplies. Because the rules interact, it is worth checking how your own services and products are treated.
Yes. Payroll support can cover optometrists, dispensing opticians, optical assistants and reception staff, including PAYE, pension duties and payslips. If you use locums or other self-employed contractors, it is worth checking that their status is correct, as this affects tax and payroll obligations.
Yes, and the handover is usually manageable. We would need details of your current structure, records and filing deadlines so the transition can be planned around your year end. Existing accountants are typically contacted as part of the process, and any outstanding accounts or returns can be brought up to date.
