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 fit a single accounting mould. Professional fees, retail sales, stock, equipment and staff costs all interact, and how each is recorded affects your tax position, cash flow and year-end accounts.
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 of optical professionals and practices, including bookkeeping, annual accounts, Self Assessment, Corporation Tax and payroll. They also support tax planning, record keeping and VAT where applicable, so income from professional services and optical goods is recorded correctly. Which services you need depends on how your business is structured.
They typically support independent opticians, optometrists, dispensing opticians, self-employed optical professionals, practice owners and limited companies running an optical business. Because roles, income streams and structures differ, accounting requirements can vary considerably from one professional or practice to another, so support is usually tailored rather than applied in the same way to everyone.
Yes. Sole traders and self-employed optical professionals usually need help with Self Assessment, keeping accurate records of professional income, optical goods and allowable expenses, and setting money aside for tax. If your circumstances or income change, or you begin trading through a limited company, the approach may need to be reviewed.
It varies. Independent practices often need bookkeeping, annual accounts, payroll for staff, Corporation Tax, management accounts and VAT support, alongside help tracking stock, equipment and premises costs. Professionals such as dispensing opticians may only need Self Assessment and record-keeping support. The right combination depends on the services you provide and how the business operates.
Yes. Bookkeeping keeps professional fees, spectacle and contact lens sales, stock purchases and expenses in order through the year, which makes Self Assessment and year-end accounts far easier. What can be claimed depends on individual circumstances, so expenses are reviewed against your actual trading activity rather than assumed.
Yes. Limited companies need annual accounts and a Corporation Tax return, and optical practices often have a mix of professional income and goods sales to categorise correctly. Filing deadlines, allowable deductions and the treatment of certain costs can depend on your specific circumstances, so figures are reviewed rather than applied generically.
Possibly. VAT registration depends on taxable turnover and the nature of your supplies. Professional optical services and the sale of optical goods can carry different VAT treatments, and mixed supplies need careful handling. Whether you must register, and how each supply should be treated, depends on your individual circumstances.
Yes, switching accountants is usually straightforward. The main steps are letting your current accountant know and passing on records such as accounts, tax returns and bookkeeping data. Timing matters most around year end, so it is worth reviewing deadlines and any outstanding filings before making the change.
