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 combine clinical work with retail sales, which makes the financial picture busier than many other professional practices. Keeping that mix accurate takes more than standard bookkeeping, and a handful of areas tend to cause the most difficulty.
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 day-to-day financial side of optical work, including bookkeeping, annual accounts, tax returns, payroll and VAT support where it applies. That means recording professional fees alongside spectacle and contact lens sales, tracking stock and equipment costs, and keeping deadlines with HMRC and Companies House under control.
Support is available to independent opticians, optometrists, dispensing opticians, self-employed optical professionals, practice owners and other optical businesses. The accounting work differs depending on whether you trade as a sole trader, a partnership or a limited company, and on the mix of clinical services and optical goods you provide.
Yes. Self-employed optometrists, locums and dispensing opticians often have several income sources, from eye examination fees to locum days, and each needs recording accurately. Self Assessment then depends on your total income, allowable expenses and business structure, so the right approach is worked out from your own circumstances.
It varies. Most practices need bookkeeping at the core, plus annual accounts and either Corporation Tax or Self Assessment. Payroll for optometrists, dispensing opticians and optical assistants, stock and equipment records, management accounts and VAT support may also be relevant, depending on how the practice is structured and what it sells.
Yes. Bookkeeping keeps professional fees, optical goods sales, stock purchases, premises costs and staff expenses recorded consistently, which makes Self Assessment easier at the year end. Allowable expenses and taxable income depend on individual circumstances, so figures are reviewed rather than assumed.
Frames, lenses, contact lenses and consumables should be tracked so you can see what is held, what sells and what it costs. Practice expenses such as equipment, rent, insurance and professional fees need consistent categorisation, with some items treated as capital rather than day-to-day costs depending on the circumstances.
Possibly. VAT registration depends on turnover and the nature of your supplies. Optical businesses can have different VAT considerations for professional services and for optical goods such as spectacles and contact lenses, so treatment is not uniform and should be reviewed against the specifics of the business and current rules.
Yes, switching is usually straightforward. Existing records, accounts and tax filings are reviewed so nothing is missed, and the changeover can be arranged around your year end. Clear fees and transparent packages mean you know what is included before any work begins.
