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 accounting mould. Income can come from professional services, retail sales and private or contracted work, and each element brings its own record keeping, tax and VAT questions.
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 administration of optical professionals and practices. That can include bookkeeping, Self Assessment, annual accounts, Corporation Tax, payroll and VAT support where relevant. The exact work depends on how you are structured and how you earn income, whether from professional services, optical goods or both.
Support is available to independent opticians, optometrists, dispensing opticians, self-employed optical professionals, practice owners, and partnerships or limited companies running optical businesses. Because these roles and structures differ, the accounting requirements differ too, so services are matched to your circumstances rather than applied in a standard way.
Yes. Self-employed optometrists and locum opticians often need help with Self Assessment, recording professional income, claiming relevant expenses and keeping records that stand up to scrutiny. If your work later develops into a partnership or limited company, the reporting and tax position changes, and support can be adjusted accordingly.
Independent optical practices commonly need bookkeeping, payroll, annual accounts, Corporation Tax and management accounts, plus tax planning and VAT support where it applies. Practices selling spectacles and contact lenses also need stock and equipment records kept accurately. Not every practice needs every service, so requirements are reviewed against your own circumstances.
Yes. Bookkeeping keeps professional fees, retail sales, stock purchases and practice costs organised through the year, while Self Assessment covers your personal tax return where you are a sole trader or partner. Both depend on individual circumstances, so the approach is tailored to how you earn your income and what you need.
They may do, and the position is not straightforward. Professional optical services and goods such as spectacles and contact lenses can be treated differently for VAT, and different supplies may fall into different categories. Registration thresholds and the nature of each supply both matter, so VAT treatment should be reviewed on your circumstances.
Yes. Payroll support can cover optometrists, dispensing opticians, optical assistants and reception staff, along with the pension and reporting obligations that come with employing people. Locum and contractor payments need separate consideration, as the correct treatment depends on the arrangement in place.
Yes, switching is usually straightforward. We would look at your current position, your business structure and your records, then coordinate the handover from your existing accountant. After that, ongoing bookkeeping, accounts and tax support can continue through the year according to your needs.
