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 combine clinical professional work with retail-style product sales, which makes the numbers harder to keep clean. Different income streams, stock, equipment and varied VAT treatment all add layers that a straightforward service business never faces.
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 work specific to optical professionals and practices. That includes bookkeeping, annual accounts, Self Assessment, Corporation Tax, payroll and VAT support where it applies, while keeping records that reflect both professional optical income and the sale of optical goods.
Support is available to independent opticians, optometrists, dispensing opticians, self-employed optical professionals, partnerships, optical practice owners and limited companies running optical businesses. The appropriate services depend on how each person or business is structured, how income is earned and what is supplied, so requirements are reviewed individually.
Yes. Sole traders and self-employed practitioners often need Self Assessment, well-kept records and a clear view of income and expenses, including professional fees, equipment, stock and practice costs. If you also operate through a limited company, both sets of obligations can be considered together.
Yes. Bookkeeping can be maintained through the year so that income from eye examinations, contact lens work and product sales is recorded accurately. Self Assessment then reflects the right figures, with allowable expenses considered. The exact treatment depends on your circumstances and how your income is structured.
Yes, where a practice trades through a limited company. Annual accounts and Corporation Tax returns can be prepared from organised records covering professional income, optical goods, stock, equipment, premises and staff costs. Deadlines and filing requirements differ by company, so the position is reviewed based on 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 spectacles, contact lenses and other optical goods can be treated differently, so registration and treatment should be reviewed rather than assumed.
Stock such as frames, lenses and contact lenses should be tracked consistently, as it affects margins and year-end figures. Business expenses, including equipment, premises costs, insurance and staff costs, need to be recorded and categorised correctly so the figures used for reporting and tax are accurate.
Yes. Switching can usually be managed by confirming your current position and gathering existing records, accounts and tax information. The aim is a straightforward handover so your bookkeeping, filings and deadlines continue without gaps, with requirements confirmed based on your circumstances.
