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 mould. Income can arrive from eye examinations, retail sales, contract work and contact lens schemes, while stock, equipment and premises costs all need careful tracking. That mix is where the complexity usually starts.
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 behind an optical business, including bookkeeping, annual accounts, Self Assessment, Corporation Tax and payroll. The exact support depends on whether you are a sole trader, a partnership or a limited company, and on how your income and supplies are structured.
Accountants for Opticians can work with independent opticians, optometrists, dispensing opticians, self-employed locums, optical practice owners and limited companies. Because each works differently — clinically, commercially and in terms of business structure — accounting requirements are reviewed individually rather than applied in the same way to everyone.
Yes. Self-employed optometrists, dispensing opticians and locums typically need Self Assessment, clear records of professional income and expenses, and guidance on what can be claimed. If you also sell spectacles or contact lenses, those sales should be recorded separately so your returns reflect the full picture.
Most practices need bookkeeping, annual accounts and tax returns, and many also need payroll for optical and support staff. Management accounts, tax planning and VAT support may be relevant too, depending on the size and structure of the business and the mix of professional services and optical goods it supplies.
VAT depends on what is supplied and the circumstances of the business. Professional optical services and the supply of spectacles, contact lenses and other optical goods can be treated differently, so registration and VAT treatment should be reviewed carefully rather than assumed. Some supplies may be exempt, while others are not.
Yes. Limited companies need annual accounts and a Corporation Tax return, supported by accurate records of income, stock, equipment and allowable expenses. These can be prepared and explained, with clear guidance on which items depend on your specific circumstances and how the business is run.
Frames, lenses and contact lenses should be tracked as stock, with purchases and sales recorded consistently. Equipment, premises costs and professional expenses each have their own treatment, and whether an item counts as capital or revenue spending depends on its nature and how it is used.
Yes. Switching accountants is usually a straightforward process, and we can work with your existing records and information. It helps to have your latest accounts, tax returns and bookkeeping up to date so the transition runs smoothly and nothing important is missed along the way.
