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 have a single, straightforward income stream. Mixing professional services with the sale of spectacles and contact lenses, alongside stock, equipment and staff costs, can make the numbers harder to keep straight.
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 accounting and tax affairs of optical professionals and practices. That can include bookkeeping, Self Assessment, annual accounts, Corporation Tax, payroll and VAT support where applicable, while keeping records that reflect professional income, spectacles, contact lenses, stock, equipment and practice costs.
They typically work with independent opticians, optometrists, dispensing opticians, self-employed optical professionals, practice owners, partnerships and limited companies. Because each role and business model differs, the support is usually tailored rather than delivered as a single fixed package.
Yes. Sole traders and self-employed professionals generally need Self Assessment, clear records of professional income and allowable expenses, and practical help tracking payments. Where your work also involves supplying optical goods, the bookkeeping and VAT position can differ, so it is worth discussing your circumstances in detail.
It depends on the practice. A limited company may need annual accounts, Corporation Tax and payroll, while a sole trader may mainly need bookkeeping and Self Assessment. Management accounts, tax planning and VAT support are common where stock, equipment, premises and multiple income streams are involved.
Stock such as frames, lenses and contact lenses should be recorded consistently, so purchases, sales and remaining inventory are clear. Business expenses, including equipment, professional fees and premises costs, need supporting records. How individual items are treated for tax can vary, so the correct approach depends on your circumstances.
Possibly. Optical businesses often provide professional services alongside supplying spectacles, contact lenses and other optical goods, and these supplies can have different VAT treatments. Registration and the treatment of each supply depend on the nature of the supply and the turnover and circumstances of the business.
Yes. Employed optometrists, dispensing opticians, reception and support staff bring payroll obligations, including tax and pension administration. Where practices use self-employed contractors, it is important to understand the correct status and how those payments should be recorded.
Yes, switching is usually straightforward. We can review your current records, confirm what is needed and take over the relevant accounting and tax work. It helps to have details of your existing arrangements available before the change is made.
