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 sit between professional services and retail, which makes the numbers more layered than they first appear. Income, stock, equipment and premises all behave differently, and the right treatment depends on your structure and circumstances.
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 accounting and tax work behind an optical business or professional career. That can include bookkeeping, Self Assessment, annual accounts, Corporation Tax, payroll and VAT support where applicable. They also help separate professional income from sales of optical goods and keep financial records accurate.
They typically support independent opticians, optometrists, dispensing opticians and self-employed optical professionals, along with practice owners, partners and other optical businesses. Support can be adapted for sole traders, partnerships and limited companies, because the accounting and tax requirements differ depending on how the professional or business is structured and earns income.
Yes. Self-employed opticians and optometrists often need help with Self Assessment, record keeping, allowable expenses and payments on account. A locum or part-time professional may have several income sources, while someone who also supplies optical goods has stock and sales to record. The approach is tailored to how you work.
It depends on the practice. Many need bookkeeping, payroll, annual accounts and Corporation Tax, plus management information covering stock, equipment and premises. VAT support may also be relevant where supplies include both professional services and optical goods. Not every practice requires every service, so requirements are reviewed individually.
Yes. Bookkeeping can cover professional fees, spectacles, contact lenses and other optical goods, along with practice costs such as equipment, premises and staff. Self Assessment support for sole traders and partners includes preparing the figures, reviewing expenses and filing on time. What is allowable depends on individual circumstances.
Sales of spectacles, contact lenses and other optical goods are business income and need to be recorded accurately alongside professional fees. The cost of buying frames, lenses and contact lenses is usually a business expense, and stock needs consistent valuation. For VAT, treatment depends on the nature of each supply and the circumstances of the business.
Possibly. VAT registration depends on turnover and the nature of what you supply. Professional optical services and optical goods can be treated differently, and the position varies with the facts of each supply, so it should not be assumed either way. Reviewing your supplies is the most reliable approach.
Start by telling us about your optical business or professional work — how you are structured, how you earn income and what you sell. We can then review the accounting and tax requirements that apply and explain the support available, with clear fees and no hidden extras.
