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 income stream. Combining professional eye care with the sale of optical goods, stock, equipment and staff raises extra bookkeeping, tax and VAT questions, and those questions change as a practice grows.
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 relevant. Because optical businesses often combine professional services with the sale of spectacles, contact lenses and other goods, that work involves considerations a purely service-based business would not have.
Support is available to independent opticians, self-employed optometrists, dispensing opticians, optical practice owners, partnerships and limited companies. Requirements differ depending on how you trade, how you earn income and how the business is structured, so the work is tailored to your circumstances rather than applied in the same way to everyone.
Yes. Sole traders and partners typically need Self Assessment, records that separate professional fees from goods sold, and clear treatment of practice expenses. Some also need help with VAT or payroll if they employ staff. The exact position depends on your income, your structure and the supplies you make.
Yes. Bookkeeping can record eye examination income separately from spectacle and contact lens sales, track stock and equipment costs, and keep records suitable for Self Assessment. Deadlines, allowable expenses and reporting requirements depend on your individual circumstances, so it is worth confirming how they apply to you.
If you trade through a limited company, annual accounts and a Corporation Tax return are usually required. Accounts need to reflect the practice accurately, including stock, equipment and any goods sold alongside professional services. What is allowable and how items are treated can vary, so the detail depends on your company's circumstances.
Possibly. Registration depends on turnover and the nature of your supplies, and VAT treatment is not uniform: professional optical services and optical goods such as spectacles and contact lenses can be treated differently, and the position depends on the specific supply and your circumstances. It is worth reviewing rather than assuming.
Yes. Payroll support can cover optometrists, dispensing opticians, reception and retail staff, and help with the different ways locums may be engaged. PAYE, pension duties and the tax treatment of payments vary with each arrangement, so the right approach depends on how your team is employed or contracted.
Yes, switching is generally straightforward. Your existing records, prior accounts and tax returns can be reviewed, outstanding deadlines identified and the transition planned so nothing is missed. It helps to know what work has already been done and what is still outstanding before the change takes effect.
