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, simple income stream. Professional fees, retail sales, stock, equipment and staffing can all sit in one accounts file, which is why a straightforward bookkeeping approach often misses what matters most.
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 administration of optical businesses, including bookkeeping, Self Assessment, annual accounts, Corporation Tax, payroll and VAT support where applicable. They also help with tax planning, record keeping and business structure decisions, tailored to the mix of professional income and optical goods a practice generates.
Support is available to independent opticians, optometrists, dispensing opticians, self-employed locums, optical practice owners and other optical businesses. Because roles and business models differ, the accounting approach is shaped around how you earn income, whether you trade as a sole trader, partnership or limited company, and what you supply.
Yes. Self-employed optometrists and locums typically need Self Assessment support, clear records of fees and expenses, and help keeping on top of payments on account. If you also sell spectacles or contact lenses, the accounting and VAT position can be different again, so it is worth discussing your circumstances.
Yes. Bookkeeping keeps your income and costs accurate throughout the year, and that feeds directly into your Self Assessment or annual accounts. For optical businesses, it helps to separate professional fees from retail sales of spectacles and contact lenses, so the figures give you a clearer picture of performance.
Yes. Limited companies need annual accounts and a Corporation Tax return, and optical practices often have several income streams and stock to account for. Preparing these accurately depends on good records, including equipment purchases, premises costs and payroll, so the figures reflect the business properly.
Some do, and the position can be nuanced. Professional optical services and the supply of optical goods such as spectacles and contact lenses can be treated differently for VAT, and the outcome depends on the nature of each supply and your business circumstances. It is worth reviewing your specific situation rather than assuming a blanket rule.
Yes. Optical practices that employ optometrists, dispensing opticians, optical assistants or administrative staff need payroll handled accurately, including tax, National Insurance and pension duties. Where practices use locums or contractors, it is worth checking how those payments should be treated, as the position varies.
Get in touch and tell us about your practice, your structure and how you earn income. From there, the relevant accounting and tax requirements can be identified, and support arranged around your circumstances, whether you are newly self-employed, running an independent practice or already trading through a limited company.
