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 mould. Income can come from professional services, eyewear sales and specialist work, while stock, equipment and premises costs sit alongside day-to-day bookkeeping. That combination creates accounting questions a generalist may not anticipate.
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 side of running an optical business. That includes bookkeeping, Self Assessment, annual accounts, Corporation Tax, payroll and VAT support where relevant, with records kept for professional fees, spectacle and contact lens sales, stock, equipment and practice costs.
Support can be tailored to independent opticians, optometrists, dispensing opticians, self-employed optical professionals, practice owners and other optical businesses. Because roles and business models differ, accounting requirements vary too — a locum optometrist working alone has different needs from a limited company running a practice with employed staff.
Yes. Self-employed optometrists, locum opticians and dispensing opticians often need help with Self Assessment, income and expense records, and tax planning. Because optical income can come from several sources and expenses can include equipment, travel and professional fees, keeping clear records through the year makes the return easier to prepare.
That depends on the practice. Many optical businesses need bookkeeping, annual accounts and Corporation Tax support if they trade through a limited company, plus payroll when they employ staff. VAT support may also be relevant because professional services and optical goods can be treated differently. Not every practice needs every service.
Yes. If your practice trades as a limited company, annual accounts and a Corporation Tax return are usually required, along with accurate records of income, stock, equipment and expenses. Deadlines and filing requirements depend on your company's own circumstances, so it is worth confirming the specific position for your practice.
Spectacles, contact lenses and solutions bought for resale are generally treated as trading stock, so their cost is held in the accounts until the items are sold. How that is recorded depends partly on your business structure and how you buy and sell the goods.
VAT can apply to optical businesses, but the treatment is not identical for everything. Professional optical services and supplies of spectacles, contact lenses or other goods can fall under different VAT rules depending on the nature of the supply and the circumstances of the business, so your own position should be checked.
Switching accountants is usually straightforward, and records can be transferred with your authority. It often helps to arrange the change at a sensible point in the year so that deadlines such as Self Assessment, annual accounts or payroll reporting are not disrupted. The practical steps depend on your current arrangements.
