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 often combine professional clinical work with the sale of optical goods, which can make income, stock and tax questions more involved than they first appear. The challenges below are the ones we see most often.
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 day-to-day accounting and tax work behind an optical business, including bookkeeping, annual accounts, Self Assessment, Corporation Tax, payroll and VAT support where applicable. Because optical practices often combine professional services with the sale of spectacles, lenses and contact lenses, the work involves understanding both sides of the business.
We can support independent opticians, optometrists, dispensing opticians, self-employed optical professionals, practice owners, partnerships and limited companies. The right approach depends on how you earn income, whether you hold stock and how the business is structured, so requirements are confirmed individually rather than applied in the same way to everyone.
Yes. Self-employed optometrists and locums typically need Self Assessment support, accurate records of professional income and guidance on expenses such as equipment, travel, registration and professional development costs. How those costs are treated depends on your circumstances, so we confirm the position before treating anything as deductible.
It varies. Some practices need full bookkeeping, payroll, management accounts and VAT support, while others mainly need annual accounts and tax returns. Practices holding stock or selling spectacles and contact lenses usually benefit from clear records separating professional fees from goods, but not every service is relevant to every business.
Yes. We can look after regular bookkeeping so your records stay accurate, and prepare Self Assessment returns where you are a sole trader, partner or director with personal tax obligations. Keeping records up to date through the year generally makes the return easier and reduces the risk of missed income, expenses or deadlines.
Yes. Limited companies and incorporated practices need annual accounts and Corporation Tax returns, and we can prepare both. We also consider areas such as director remuneration, equipment purchases and profit extraction, though the most suitable approach depends on your structure, profits and wider circumstances rather than a single standard answer.
Possibly. Optical businesses can have different VAT considerations because professional services and optical goods such as spectacles and contact lenses may not be treated the same way. VAT treatment depends on the nature of each supply and your circumstances, including turnover and registration status, so it is worth reviewing rather than assuming either way.
Yes. Switching is usually straightforward, and we can take over the records, deadlines and filings from your current accountant. It helps to have your latest accounts, returns and bookkeeping information to hand, and we will confirm what is needed once we understand how your optical business or professional work is structured.
