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 standard accounting template. Professional fees, retail sales of spectacles and contact lenses, stock, equipment and premises costs all behave differently, and how they are recorded affects your reporting, tax position and VAT treatment.
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 optical professionals need, including bookkeeping, Self Assessment, annual accounts and Corporation Tax. They can also help with payroll, VAT support where applicable, and keeping records clear where income comes from both clinical services and sales of spectacles or contact lenses. The exact support depends on your circumstances.
They can support independent opticians, optometrists, dispensing opticians, self-employed optical professionals and practice owners, whether trading as a sole trader, partnership or limited company. Because roles and business models differ, requirements are not identical — a locum optometrist and a practice with retail sales and employees will need different levels of support.
Yes. Self-employed optometrists, locums and dispensing opticians often need help with Self Assessment, allowable expenses, record keeping and payments on account. If you also sell spectacles or contact lenses, or work across more than one practice, it is worth reviewing how your income is recorded and whether your current structure still suits you.
It varies. Many practices need bookkeeping, annual accounts, Corporation Tax, payroll and management accounts, alongside support on stock, equipment and premises costs. VAT support may also be relevant where a practice supplies both professional services and optical goods. The right mix depends on your structure, turnover and how you trade.
Sales of spectacles, contact lenses and other optical goods are business income and should be recorded alongside professional fees, ideally in a way that keeps the two streams distinguishable. For VAT, treatment can differ between supplies depending on the nature of what is provided and your circumstances, so it is worth checking your position rather than assuming one rule fits everything.
Possibly. VAT registration depends on your taxable turnover and the nature of your supplies. Optical businesses often combine professional services with sales of optical goods, and these can carry different VAT treatments. Whether you need to register, and how each supply should be treated, depends on your individual circumstances, so specific advice matters.
Yes. Payroll support can cover salaried optometrists, dispensing opticians, optical assistants and reception staff, including PAYE, National Insurance and pension contributions. Payments to locums or associates can raise different questions around employment status, so it helps to have those arrangements reviewed regularly.
Yes, switching accountants is usually manageable. It helps to time the move so outstanding filings and deadlines are clear, and to have records such as accounts, tax returns and bookkeeping files available for review. The handover can then be worked through with your existing accountant where needed.
