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 services, retail sales and varied staffing arrangements, so accounts can become more complex than those of a business selling only goods or only professional time. The right treatment depends on the facts.
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 help optical professionals and practices with bookkeeping, tax returns, annual accounts, payroll and VAT support where relevant. They also help record professional income, optical goods, stock and expenses accurately. The exact work depends on whether you are a sole trader, partner, limited company, self-employed optometrist or practice owner.
They can support independent opticians, optometrists, dispensing opticians, self-employed optical professionals, locums, optical practice owners and limited companies. Each may have different income streams, responsibilities and reporting needs, so support is shaped around the individual or business. It is not a one-size-fits-all service because roles and structures vary considerably.
Yes, support can be provided for self-employed opticians, locum optometrists, dispensing opticians and other independent optical professionals. This often involves Self Assessment, income and expense records, tax planning and help keeping receipts and invoices organised. The right approach depends on your income sources, working arrangements and whether you also operate through a limited company.
It depends on the practice's structure, size and activities. Common needs include bookkeeping, annual accounts, Corporation Tax, payroll, management accounts and VAT support where applicable. Practices selling spectacles, contact lenses or other optical goods may also need clear stock records and VAT advice, because different supplies can have different VAT treatments.
Yes, these areas can be supported where they apply to your circumstances. Bookkeeping keeps income and costs organised, Self Assessment covers tax returns for sole traders, partners and some directors, and payroll handles wages for employed staff. Not every optical professional needs every service, so the scope is agreed around your actual business.
Yes, limited companies and other incorporated optical businesses can receive support with annual accounts and Corporation Tax. This includes preparing figures from the accounting records, identifying allowable expenses and meeting filing requirements. The position depends on the company's activities, income, assets and circumstances, so advice is tailored to the business rather than applied as a standard template.
Stock such as frames, lenses, contact lenses and accessories should be recorded accurately for bookkeeping, margin checks and year-end accounts. Purchases, sales and stock levels need regular attention, especially where products are ordered for individual patients. The records should reflect how the practice buys, holds and dispenses optical goods, with VAT treatment considered separately where relevant.
Some do, but VAT treatment is not identical for every supply. Professional optical services and goods such as spectacles or contact lenses can be treated differently, and the position depends on the nature of the supply and the business's circumstances. Registration thresholds, exempt supplies and standard-rated items may all need review, so tailored advice matters.
