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 practices rarely follow a single template. Professional fees, goods sold, stock, equipment and staff costs all sit alongside each other, and how each element is recorded shapes your accounts, tax position and reporting.
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 accounts, tax and record keeping that sit behind an optical business. That can include bookkeeping, Self Assessment, annual accounts, Corporation Tax, payroll and VAT support where it applies, plus practical advice on stock, equipment, premises costs and how your practice is structured.
Support is available to independent opticians, optometrists, dispensing opticians, self-employed practitioners, locums, practice owners, partnerships and limited companies trading in optics. The services that are relevant will differ depending on how you work, how you are structured and the type of optical work and goods you provide.
Yes. Self-employed optometrists, locums and dispensing opticians often need help with Self Assessment, expense records and keeping professional and goods income clear. Where you also run a practice or hold stock, the records needed can be broader, so the approach is tailored to your circumstances.
It varies. Many practices need bookkeeping, payroll, VAT support where applicable, annual accounts and Corporation Tax. Practices holding stock and equipment may also want management accounts to track margins across professional fees and goods sold. The right combination depends on your structure, staffing and income streams.
Frames, lenses and contact lenses should be tracked as stock, with purchases, sales and any stock held at the year end recorded accurately. Expenses such as equipment, calibration, rent, insurance and professional fees should be kept separate and supported by records, since not every cost is treated the same way.
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 registration thresholds and exemptions may apply. It is worth reviewing your position specifically.
Switching accountant is usually straightforward. We can review your existing records, confirm what information is needed and coordinate the handover so your bookkeeping and filings continue without unnecessary disruption. It helps to have your latest accounts and tax returns to hand when you get in touch.
Yes. Where you employ optical assistants, dispensing opticians or reception staff, payroll can cover wages, tax and National Insurance, pensions and payslips. If you also pay locums or associate practitioners, it is worth checking whether they should be treated as employed or self-employed, as this depends on the working arrangements.
