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 clinical work with retail, which makes the numbers less straightforward than they first appear. Add stock, equipment, staff and differing VAT treatment on services and goods, and sound record keeping becomes essential rather than optional.
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 returns and financial reporting that optical professionals and practices need. That usually means keeping professional fees and retail sales of spectacles and contact lenses separate, preparing annual accounts, managing Self Assessment or Corporation Tax, running payroll and offering VAT support where it applies to your supplies.
Support is available whether you are a self-employed optometrist, a dispensing optician, a partner in an independent practice or a limited company running an optical business. Requirements differ depending on how you earn income and how the business is structured, so the work is tailored to your circumstances rather than applied in a fixed way.
Yes. Self-employed optometrists and locum opticians typically need Self Assessment, accurate records of fees earned, and clear tracking of travel, equipment and professional costs. If you also sell optical goods, those sales need recording separately, and how they are treated for tax and VAT depends on your individual circumstances.
It varies. A practice selling spectacles and contact lenses usually needs bookkeeping that separates clinical income from retail sales, plus stock records, annual accounts, payroll for staff and VAT support where applicable. A sole practitioner working alone may only need Self Assessment and straightforward bookkeeping. We agree the relevant services before any work begins.
Yes. Limited company optical practices need annual accounts and a Corporation Tax return each year, both of which rely on accurate bookkeeping throughout the period. Allowable expenses, director pay, stock valuation and equipment purchases can all affect the figures, so they need reviewing in line with your company's particular circumstances.
Not every optical business is registered, but VAT can be relevant. Professional services and optical goods can be treated differently, and the position depends on the nature of each supply and your business's circumstances. If you are registered, sales of spectacles, contact lenses and other goods need careful classification, so specialist advice matters.
Frames, lenses and contact lenses should be recorded as stock and reviewed regularly, so valuations at year end reflect what you actually hold. Expenses such as testing equipment, practice software, insurance and continuing professional development should be logged with receipts, since what is allowable depends on the cost and your circumstances.
Yes, switching is usually straightforward. We can manage the handover with your existing accountant, review your records and make sure nothing is missed for filings already due. It helps to have your latest accounts, tax returns and bookkeeping up to date before the change takes place.
