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 often combine clinical work with retail trading, and that mix is what makes the accounting more involved. Professional income, optical goods, stock, equipment and staff costs each behave differently in the records and in a tax return.
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 financial and tax work behind an optical business. That can include bookkeeping, annual accounts, Self Assessment, Corporation Tax, payroll and VAT support where applicable. The aim is to keep records accurate, deadlines met and the numbers clear enough to support decisions about the practice.
Support is available for independent optical practices, self-employed optometrists, dispensing opticians, practice owners, partnerships and limited companies. Accounting treatment differs depending on how you are structured and how income is earned, so the services provided are matched to your circumstances rather than applied in the same way to everyone.
Yes. Self-employed optometrists and dispensing opticians often need help with Self Assessment, record keeping and allowable expenses, particularly where they work across more than one practice or combine locum work with their own patient list. Support can be tailored to how the income is actually earned.
Yes. Self Assessment applies to sole traders, partners and many individual optometrists, while limited companies need annual accounts and a Corporation Tax return. The figures depend on how income and costs are recorded through the year, including stock, equipment, premises and staff costs where relevant.
Stock such as frames, lenses and contact lenses should be recorded consistently so costs and margins can be tracked accurately. Expenses including equipment, premises costs, professional indemnity cover and staff costs should be supported by proper records. The right approach depends on the size of the practice and how it buys and holds stock.
Not every optical business is registered for VAT, and treatment can vary. Professional optical services and the supply of spectacles, contact lenses and other optical goods can have different VAT treatment, depending on the nature of each supply and the circumstances of the business. We can help review how your supplies are treated.
Yes. Payroll support can cover optometrists, dispensing opticians, optical assistants and other practice staff, including pension obligations and payslips. Where a practice uses locums or contractors, the correct employment status and payment treatment should be considered, as this can affect tax and National Insurance.
Get in touch and tell us about your practice or your work as an optical professional. We will discuss your structure, income streams and current accounting arrangements, then outline the services that are relevant to you. Any discussion about fees will be clear and transparent from the outset.
