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 sit between professional services and retail, which can make the numbers trickier than they first appear. Income, stock, equipment and staffing all interact, and the way each is recorded affects both tax and the clarity of your records.
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 financial administration and tax compliance that optical professionals and practices need. That can include bookkeeping, annual accounts, Self Assessment, Corporation Tax, payroll and VAT support where applicable. They also help with record keeping, stock and expense categorisation, and planning around income and business structure, depending on your circumstances.
They can support independent opticians, optometrists, dispensing opticians, self-employed and locum professionals, partnership practices and limited companies running optical businesses. The right approach depends on how you trade, how you earn income and what you supply. Some practices need payroll and VAT support, while others mainly need accounts, tax returns and straightforward bookkeeping.
Yes. Self-employed optometrists, locum opticians and dispensing opticians often need Self Assessment support, help with expenses and guidance on record keeping. How income and costs are reported depends on individual circumstances, including whether you hold other roles or receive income from more than one source during the year.
Bookkeeping and Self Assessment go hand in hand for many optical professionals. Keeping records up to date through the year makes the return far easier, whether income comes from eye examinations, contact lens work or sales of optical goods. Sole traders, partners and company directors have different reporting requirements, so the approach is tailored to your position.
Yes. Limited companies running optical practices need annual accounts and Corporation Tax returns, and these depend on accurate records of income, stock, equipment, premises costs and wages. Where a practice has more than one income stream, separating professional services from sales of optical goods helps keep the figures meaningful and the filings complete.
Often they do, but the position is not automatic. Optical businesses may supply professional services and goods such as spectacles, contact lenses and accessories, and different supplies can have different VAT treatments depending on their nature and the circumstances. The treatment of individual supplies should be checked rather than assumed, as it can vary from business to business.
Yes. If you employ optical assistants, dispensing opticians, reception staff or other team members, payroll support can cover pay, deductions and reporting obligations. Where you work with self-employed contractors, the way those payments are treated should be reviewed, because the position depends on the working arrangements rather than the label used.
Get in touch and tell us about your practice or professional work, including how you are structured, what you supply and the records you keep. From there, the relevant accounting and tax requirements can be identified and agreed, and ongoing support arranged around the needs of your optical business.
