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 in an unusual position: they combine clinical and professional work with retail. That mix creates accounting questions around income, stock and tax treatment that a generalist accountant may not spot.
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. The focus is on how optical income, goods and costs actually arise in a working practice.
They typically work with independent opticians, optometrists, dispensing opticians, self-employed optical professionals, practice owners and limited companies operating in the optical sector. The appropriate support depends on how you are structured, how you earn income and whether you supply optical goods as well as services.
Yes. Self-employed optometrists, locums and dispensing opticians often need Self Assessment support, help recording expenses and guidance on how professional income should be reported. Sole traders and partnerships have different requirements from limited companies, so the starting point is your own circumstances rather than a fixed package.
It varies. Many practices need bookkeeping that tracks professional fees, spectacle and contact lens sales, stock and equipment costs, alongside annual accounts and Corporation Tax. Payroll for dispensing opticians and practice staff, management accounts and VAT support may also be relevant, but not every practice requires every service.
Frames, lenses and contact lens stock should be recorded consistently so that accounts and tax reporting reflect what the practice actually holds and sells. Business expenses such as equipment, premises costs and professional fees need proper records too, and how each item is treated depends on its nature and your circumstances.
Possibly. VAT treatment depends on the nature of each supply and the circumstances of the business. Professional optical services, spectacles, contact lenses and other goods can be treated differently, and registration thresholds and exemptions may apply. It is worth reviewing your particular mix of supplies rather than assuming one rule covers everything.
Yes, switching accountants is usually straightforward. The practical steps involve gathering your records, confirming your structure and income streams, and making sure reporting deadlines are met through the transition. It helps to time the change sensibly so nothing falls between accountants.
Start with a conversation about your practice or your professional work. Whether you are a sole trader, a partner or a limited company, sharing how you earn income, what you supply and what you already have in place lets the right accounting support be identified from the outset.
