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.
Accounting for an optical practice is rarely a single stream of income. Eye examinations, dispensing, product sales, stock and equipment all behave differently, and each one needs to be recorded in a way that keeps the figures meaningful.
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 accounting and tax work that optical professionals and practices need, including bookkeeping, annual accounts, Self Assessment, Corporation Tax, payroll and VAT support where it applies. Just as importantly, they understand how clinical income, optical goods, stock and equipment fit together, so the figures reflect the real shape of the business.
Support can be tailored to independent opticians, optometrists, dispensing opticians, self-employed optical professionals, practice owners and limited companies running optical businesses. Because roles and business models differ, the accounting needs of a locum optometrist are rarely the same as those of a practice with premises, staff and stock.
Yes. Sole traders and partners need records that capture professional fees, session or locum income, and any product sales accurately. That feeds into Self Assessment, where allowable expenses and the correct treatment of different income streams matter. The right approach depends on how you work and how your income is structured.
Yes. Bookkeeping can be set up to keep professional income separate from sales of spectacles, contact lenses and other optical goods, with stock and expenses recorded consistently. Self Assessment then follows from those records, although what is allowable depends on individual circumstances and how the income arises.
Yes, for optical businesses trading through a limited company. Annual accounts and Corporation Tax returns need accurate figures, so bookkeeping should separate professional fees from product sales, account for stock and equipment correctly, and reflect director pay and dividends properly. The detail depends on how the company is structured and run.
Possibly. VAT depends on turnover and on the nature of each supply. Professional optical services and goods such as spectacles or contact lenses can be treated differently, and the position is not automatic for either. It is worth reviewing your specific services, products and circumstances rather than assuming a blanket rule.
Yes. Moving accountants is usually simpler than people expect. It helps to have your latest accounts, tax returns and bookkeeping records to hand, and the changeover can be handled so that deadlines are not missed. The exact steps depend on your current arrangements and how your records are kept.
Start by telling us about your work — whether you are self-employed, in a partnership or running a practice through a limited company — along with your income streams, stock and any staff. From there, the relevant accounting and tax requirements can be identified and support put in place.
