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.
Serving the public while running an optical business brings financial complexity that a standard accounting checklist rarely captures. Income, stock and supplies rarely behave the same way, and small oversights can build into larger tax or cash flow problems over time.
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 applicable. Because optical businesses often combine professional services with the sale of spectacles and contact lenses, the work also covers stock, equipment and mixed income streams.
Support can be provided to self-employed optometrists, locum opticians, dispensing opticians, independent practice owners, partnerships and limited companies operating in the optical sector. The right approach depends on how you are structured and how you earn income, so the scope is agreed around your circumstances rather than a standard template.
Yes. Self-employed optometrists, locums and dispensing opticians typically need Self Assessment, organised bookkeeping and clear records of professional income and allowable expenses. If you also sell optical goods or work through more than one practice, the reporting can be more involved, and your records need to reflect that properly.
VAT can apply to optical businesses, but the treatment is not uniform. Professional optical services and the supply of optical goods such as spectacles and contact lenses can be treated differently, and the position depends on the nature of each supply and the circumstances of the business. Registration thresholds and rules should be reviewed individually.
Frames, lenses, contact lens stock and equipment should be recorded consistently, with purchases, sales and closing stock figures kept up to date. Expenses such as practice premises, staff costs, professional indemnity and equipment maintenance should be documented clearly so the correct treatment can be applied at year end.
Yes. Limited company practices typically need annual accounts and a Corporation Tax return, alongside payroll and director reporting where relevant. Preparing these accurately depends on well-kept records of income, stock, equipment and expenses throughout the year, not only at the filing deadline.
Yes, switching is usually straightforward. The main steps involve confirming your current position, obtaining the records and information needed, and making sure filing deadlines and any ongoing VAT or payroll obligations are not disrupted during the changeover.
Start by telling us how your practice or professional work is structured and what you need help with, such as bookkeeping, Self Assessment, annual accounts, payroll or VAT support. From there, the relevant requirements can be reviewed and an approach agreed that suits your circumstances.
