Specialist Accountants for Opticians & Optometrists
Accountants for Opticians in Tyrone
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Optical Professionals and Practices We Support
Independent Opticians
GOS income reconciliation, VAT apportionment between exempt sight tests and taxable dispensing, stock control and owner profit extraction.
Locum Optometrists
Self-assessment, IR35 status on agency work, GOC and professional fees, mileage between practices and equipment claims.
Optometry Clinics & Multiples
Management accounts per branch, partial exemption calculations, payroll for optical assistants and funding for new sites.
Private & Specialist Eye Care
Ophthalmology and refractive surgery providers: company accounts, VAT on cosmetic versus medical treatment and capital allowances on equipment.
Our Accounting Services for Optical Practices
Optical Tax Planning
Incorporation reviews, capital allowances on OCT scanners and consulting room fit-out, and profit extraction planning for practice owners.
Payroll & Pensions for Optical Staff
Payroll for optometrists, dispensing opticians and optical assistants, plus auto-enrolment, statutory pay and locum payments.
Bookkeeping for Optical Practices
Cloud bookkeeping that reconciles GOS payments, private fees and retail till takings so your figures are accurate all year.
VAT Apportionment for Opticians
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.
Management Accounts & Reporting
Reports showing tests per day, dispensing conversion, margin per branch and profit trends, so decisions are based on real numbers.
Key Accounting Challenges for Optical Businesses
Optical businesses rarely have a single, simple income stream. Mixing professional eye care income with retail sales of frames, lenses and contact lenses creates accounting questions that a general bookkeeping approach can easily miss.
- Separating Professional and Retail Income: Eye examination fees, contact lens aftercare and spectacle sales may need tracking separately for accurate reporting.
- Stock and Frame Inventory: Frames, lenses and contact lenses are physical stock, so purchases, returns and unsold items affect margins and year-end figures.
- Equipment and Practice Costs: Optical equipment, calibration, testing devices and premises costs must be recorded correctly, including how they are treated over time.
- Payroll for Mixed Teams: Practices often employ optometrists, dispensing opticians, optical assistants and reception staff, so payroll and pension administration can become complex.
- VAT on Mixed Supplies: Professional services and optical goods can be treated differently, and the position depends on the nature of each supply and the circumstances of the business.
Why Specialist Accounting Support Matters for Optical Businesses
Real Optical Expertise
GOS income, voucher values, partial exemption and dispensing margin — no explaining required.
Built Around Your Practice
Independents, multiples and locum optometrists each get a different service, not a template.
VAT Apportionment Done Right
We use a defensible apportionment method and keep the workings ready in case HMRC asks.
Fixed, Transparent Fees
One agreed monthly fee with no hourly billing and no surprises at year end.
Clear Margin Reporting
Management accounts that show where the profit actually comes from, test by test and branch by branch.
Named Accountant, Real Answers
You deal with the same qualified person every time, by phone or email, not a call centre.
Our Simple 3-Step Process for Optical Businesses
1. Initial Consultation (It’s Free):
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.
2. Customised Plan:
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.
3. Ongoing Support & Updates:
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.
Accounting Support Built for Optical Practices
Technology Driven
Using the latest technology to offer customised financial strategies that help healthcare practices grow and thrive.
Named Optical Accountant
A dedicated accountant for opticians who understands GOS income, stock and dispensing margin.
Ongoing Support
Our team is here whenever you need guidance. We offer unlimited support to ensure your financial management is always on point.
Experienced Team
Our team has over 100 years of combined accountancy experience.
Free - Email Reminders
Never Miss any deadline with our automated email reminders.
Yes, We Are Chartered!
We’re an ICAEW, ACCA & AAT accredited Firm.
How to Join/Switch
Take a back seat and let our expert accountants handle everything. Here’s how easy it is to get started with us:
Get in touch
Reach out to us, and we’ll discuss your needs and how we can help your healthcare practice thrive.
Letter of Engagement
We’ll send over a simple letter to formalise our partnership and get everything in motion.
Previous Accountants
If you're switching, we’ll take care of contacting your previous accountants to make the transition smooth.
We Do the Rest
From there, sit back and relax. We’ll manage your accounts, taxes, and everything in between, keeping your practice running smoothly.
FAQs
They handle the accounting and tax work that optical professionals and practices need, including bookkeeping, Self Assessment, annual accounts, Corporation Tax, payroll and VAT support where applicable. The focus is on understanding how optical income, stock and expenses work together, so records and returns reflect the business accurately.
They work with self-employed optometrists and locums, dispensing opticians, independent opticians and optical practice owners. Support also suits partnerships and limited companies running one or more practices. Because sole traders, partnerships and companies have different reporting requirements, the services provided are matched to how each business is structured and operates.
Yes. Bookkeeping can be kept up to date throughout the year, covering professional fees, spectacle and contact lens sales, stock purchases and practice costs. Self Assessment support is available for self-employed opticians, optometrists and dispensing opticians, including help pulling together income and allowable expenses before the filing deadline.
They are usually treated as trading stock and sales rather than professional fees, which affects how income and costs are recorded. Purchases of frames, lenses and contact lenses, along with returns and unsold stock, should be tracked so that margins and year-end figures are accurate. The exact treatment depends on your circumstances.
VAT can apply in different ways, because professional optical services and the supply of optical goods may be treated differently. Registration depends on taxable turnover and the nature of the supplies being made. It is worth reviewing the position with an accountant, as the outcome depends on the specific services and goods involved.
Yes. Optical practices often employ a mix of optometrists, dispensing opticians, optical assistants and reception staff, and payroll support can cover wages, deductions and pension administration. Where practices use self-employed locums or contractors, their treatment can differ from employees, so each arrangement is worth checking.
Yes, switching accountants is generally straightforward. Records are transferred, ongoing deadlines are reviewed and any outstanding filings or queries are identified. It helps to have details of your current accounting arrangements and access to recent records so the transition can be handled with minimal disruption.
Get in touch with CruseBurke and explain how you work, whether you are a self-employed optician, an optometrist, a dispensing optician or an optical practice. From there, your accounting and tax requirements can be reviewed and the appropriate ongoing support put in place.