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 template. Professional fees, dispensing, retail sales and stock all sit side by side, which means record keeping, tax and VAT questions often need more thought than in a straightforward service business.
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 look after the accounting and tax side of an optical business or an individual's professional work, including bookkeeping, annual accounts, Self Assessment, Corporation Tax, payroll and VAT support where it applies. The aim is to keep your financial records accurate and your tax position clear, whether you examine eyes, dispense spectacles or run the practice.
Support can be tailored to independent opticians, optometrists, dispensing opticians, self-employed optical professionals, practice owners and limited companies. Because a locum optometrist, a partnership and a practice with retail sales all operate differently, the accounting work is shaped around your structure and how you earn income.
Yes. Self-employed optometrists and dispensing opticians often need help with Self Assessment, income records, expenses and payments on account, and some also hold additional income streams. The exact requirements depend on your individual circumstances, so it is worth discussing how you work before deciding what support you need.
It depends on the practice. Many optical businesses need bookkeeping, payroll, annual accounts and Corporation Tax support, and some also require VAT advice on mixed supplies or management accounts to track performance. Practices holding significant stock or equipment may need extra attention on record keeping and valuations.
Spectacles, contact lenses and other optical goods are usually treated as trading stock or sales, so purchases, stock levels and cost of sales need accurate recording. How they are reflected in your accounts depends on your business structure and whether you also provide professional services, so the treatment should be reviewed individually.
Possibly. VAT depends on the nature of each supply and your circumstances. Professional optical services and goods such as spectacles or contact lenses can be treated differently, and registration thresholds or partial exemption may also be relevant. It is worth reviewing your specific mix of services and products rather than assuming one answer.
Yes. Payroll support can cover employed optometrists, dispensing opticians, optical assistants and reception staff, including PAYE, National Insurance and pension duties. Payments to locums and other contractors are treated differently from employee wages, so it is important to establish the correct status for each arrangement.
Get in touch and tell us how your optical business or self-employed work is set up, what records you keep and where you need help. We can then outline the accounting and tax support that fits, and explain what is involved in moving across from another accountant if required.
