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 mould. Many combine professional clinical services with retail sales of spectacles and contact lenses, hold significant stock and equipment, and pay a mix of employed staff and self-employed locums — all of which complicates the numbers.
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 financial and tax work that comes with running an optical business. That can include bookkeeping, annual accounts, Self Assessment, Corporation Tax, payroll and VAT support where applicable, along with advice on how mixed professional and retail income should be recorded.
They typically work with independent opticians, optometrists, dispensing opticians, self-employed optical professionals, practice owners, partnerships and limited companies. The support is adapted to how each one earns income and how the business is structured, because a locum and a multi-room practice have very different accounting requirements.
Yes. Self-employed optometrists, locums and dispensing opticians often need help with record keeping, expenses and Self Assessment, while those operating through their own company may need annual accounts and Corporation Tax instead. The right approach depends on how you are set up and what other income you have.
That varies. Many practices need bookkeeping that separates professional fees from sales of spectacles and contact lenses, plus payroll for staff and locums, management accounts and year-end accounts. VAT support may be relevant where a practice is registered or approaching registration. Not every optical business needs every service.
Stock such as frames, lenses and contact lenses should be recorded consistently so it can be valued accurately at the year end, and purchases should be supported by proper documentation. Equipment, premises costs and professional expenses are treated according to their nature and use, so it is worth checking the position for your own circumstances.
Possibly. VAT treatment depends on the nature of each supply and the circumstances of the business. Professional optical services and the supply of optical goods such as spectacles and contact lenses can be treated differently, and mixed supplies add further complexity. Registration thresholds and the exact treatment should always be checked rather than assumed.
Yes. Payroll can cover employed practice staff, directors and anyone else paid through the business, including the correct treatment of tax and National Insurance. Where self-employed locums are used instead, their status and payment arrangements need to be considered separately, as the two are not treated the same way.
In most cases, yes. Moving accountants is generally a straightforward process, and it helps to have your most recent accounts, tax returns and bookkeeping records available. The practical arrangements, including any handover from your existing accountant, can be discussed once your circumstances are clear.
