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. Clinical work, eyewear sales and stock all move at different speeds, and that combination is what makes day-to-day accounting and year-end reporting more involved than many owners expect.
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 affairs of optical professionals and practices. That typically includes bookkeeping, annual accounts, Self Assessment, Corporation Tax, payroll and VAT support where applicable. Because optical businesses often combine clinical income with eyewear sales, records need to separate those streams clearly so reporting and tax filings are accurate.
Support can be arranged for self-employed optometrists, locum optometrists, dispensing opticians, independent opticians, practice owners and limited companies running one or more optical practices. Partnerships are also common in this sector. The appropriate approach depends on your structure, how you earn income and whether you hold stock or employ staff.
Yes. Self-employed optometrists and locums often need help with Self Assessment, allowable expenses and keeping records that stand up to scrutiny. Where income comes from several practices or session arrangements, clean bookkeeping makes the year-end position far easier to calculate. Individual circumstances vary, so the treatment always depends on your own situation.
It varies. A small practice may need bookkeeping and annual accounts, while a larger one may also need payroll, management accounts and Corporation Tax support. Stock, equipment, premises costs and staffing all influence which services are appropriate. We look at how your practice operates before recommending anything, rather than applying a fixed package.
Spectacle frames, lenses and contact lenses are stock, so they should be recorded and valued consistently at each year end. Expenses such as testing equipment, calibration, software, insurance and professional development need to be captured with proper supporting records. Consistent treatment throughout the year makes annual accounts more straightforward and reduces queries later.
They may. Optical businesses often make a mix of supplies, and professional services, spectacles, contact lenses and other goods can carry different VAT treatments depending on the nature of the supply and the circumstances of the business. Registration thresholds and the treatment of individual supplies should be reviewed against your own situation rather than assumed.
Yes. Payroll support can cover employed optometrists, dispensing opticians, optical assistants and reception staff, including PAYE, National Insurance and pension obligations where they apply. Where practices use locums or other contractors, the correct status and payment treatment needs checking, as this can differ from standard employment arrangements.
Getting started usually begins with a conversation about your practice, your structure and your current accounting arrangements. From there we can identify which services are relevant to you, whether that is bookkeeping, Self Assessment, annual accounts or payroll. If you are switching accountants, the transition can normally be handled on your behalf with minimal disruption to your practice.
