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. Income often arrives from several directions at once, and the mix of professional services and physical goods brings record-keeping and tax questions that many general accountants rarely encounter.
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 and tax work that optical professionals and practices need. That typically includes bookkeeping, annual accounts, Self Assessment, Corporation Tax, payroll and, where applicable, VAT support. The exact scope depends on whether you work as a sole trader, in a partnership or through a limited company.
Support is available for independent opticians, optometrists, dispensing opticians, self-employed optical professionals, locums, practice owners and other optical businesses. Each role and business model has different accounting implications, so the services recommended will reflect how you earn income and how your business is structured.
Yes. Self-employed optometrists, opticians and dispensing opticians usually need help with Self Assessment, allowable expenses and organised financial records. Income may come from several sources, including locum sessions and practice work, so keeping that income properly separated and documented is important. The right treatment always depends on your individual circumstances.
It varies. A practice selling spectacles and contact lenses may need stock tracking, bookkeeping and VAT support alongside annual accounts and payroll. A single self-employed professional may only need Self Assessment and simple record keeping. We look at your income streams, structure and obligations before recommending anything, so you are not paying for services you do not need.
Sales of spectacles and contact lenses are recorded as business income, with the related cost of frames, lenses and stock treated as expenses. For VAT, the treatment can differ between optical goods and professional services, and sometimes between different types of supply. Because this depends on the nature of each supply, it is worth reviewing your specific circumstances.
Yes. Payroll support can cover practice employees, and the position of associates or contractors depends on their working arrangements. Because employment status and tax treatment vary, we look at the facts of each arrangement rather than applying a blanket rule. PAYE, pension and reporting obligations can all be handled as part of your ongoing support.
Yes, switching accountants is usually a straightforward process. We can take over the records and correspondence from your existing accountant and make sure nothing is missed. It helps to have your latest accounts, tax returns and bookkeeping records to hand so the handover is clean and your filings stay on schedule.
Simply get in touch and tell us about your work or practice. We will discuss your structure, income streams, stock, staff and existing accounting arrangements, then explain what support would be appropriate. From there, ongoing accounting and tax support can be set up around your needs.
