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 retail sales, which means the bookkeeping and tax position can be more layered than a purely service-based practice. Keeping records accurate and treatments applied correctly takes consistent care.
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 bookkeeping, tax and reporting needs of optical professionals and practices. That can include Self Assessment, annual accounts, Corporation Tax, payroll and VAT support, plus advice on how professional fees, spectacles, contact lenses, stock and equipment should be recorded. The exact work depends on your structure and circumstances.
This covers self-employed optometrists and locums, dispensing opticians, independent opticians, practice owners, partnerships and limited companies in the optical sector. Because these roles and business models differ, the accounting requirements vary — some need only Self Assessment, while others need full accounts, payroll and VAT support.
Yes. Self-employed optometrists, locums and dispensing opticians typically need Self Assessment, organised records of income and allowable expenses, and a clear view of tax due. If you also sell optical goods or operate through a limited company, the position changes, so the approach is based on how you actually work.
Independent practices often need bookkeeping, annual accounts, Corporation Tax, payroll for staff and associates, and VAT support where applicable. Stock, equipment and premises costs also need consistent recording. Not every practice needs every service, so the mix is usually shaped by your structure, income streams and whether you supply optical goods as well as professional services.
Yes. Bookkeeping can be kept up to date through the year so Self Assessment is based on accurate figures rather than last-minute estimates. For self-employed opticians and optometrists this usually means recording professional income, optical goods sales and allowable expenses clearly, with the treatment of each item depending on your circumstances.
They may. Professional optical services and supplies of spectacles, contact lenses and other optical goods can have different VAT treatments depending on the nature of the supply and the circumstances of the business. Registration thresholds and the correct treatment of mixed supplies are worth reviewing, so it is sensible to take advice rather than assume one rule applies throughout.
Stock such as frames, lenses and contact lenses should be tracked consistently so the accounts reflect what you hold and what you have sold. Business expenses — equipment, premises, staff and professional costs — need clear records with receipts. How each item is treated for tax depends on its nature and your circumstances.
Yes, changing accountant is usually straightforward. We can review your existing records, identify anything outstanding and take over the relevant filings and deadlines. The handover depends on the state of your records and your current accountant's arrangements, so it helps to have recent accounts, returns and bookkeeping available.
