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 have a single, simple income stream. Professional fees, product sales, stock, equipment and staffing all interact, and that mix can make record keeping, tax and VAT more involved than many owners expect.
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 day-to-day financial side of running an optical business, including bookkeeping, annual accounts, Self Assessment, Corporation Tax, payroll and VAT support where it applies. They also help with tax planning, stock records and understanding how professional fees and optical goods should be recorded.
Support can cover self-employed optometrists, dispensing opticians, independent optical practices, practice owners, partnerships and limited companies. The right approach depends on how you trade, how income is earned and what you supply, so the work is shaped around your circumstances rather than a fixed template.
Yes. Self-employed opticians and optometrists often need help with Self Assessment, allowable expenses, record keeping and payments on account, while those running a limited company have different obligations around annual accounts, Corporation Tax and payroll. We work with both arrangements and everything in between.
Yes. Bookkeeping keeps your income and costs organised throughout the year, covering professional fees, optical goods, stock, equipment and practice overheads. That record keeping then feeds directly into Self Assessment or annual accounts, making the year end smoother and reducing the risk of missed expenses or filing deadlines.
Frames, lenses, contact lenses and solutions should be recorded consistently, with purchases, sales and closing stock figures supported by your records. How you value and account for stock can affect your taxable profit, so it is worth discussing your own circumstances before settling on a method.
It depends on the nature of each supply. Professional optical services and the supply of optical goods such as spectacles and contact lenses can have different VAT treatments, and factors including who the customer is and how the supply is made can matter. VAT should therefore be reviewed against your specific circumstances.
Yes. If you trade through a limited company, annual accounts need to be prepared and filed alongside a Corporation Tax return, with supporting records for income, stock, equipment and allowable expenses. We can handle the preparation and filing and explain what the figures mean for the practice.
Yes, switching is usually straightforward. We can review your existing records, confirm what information is needed and take over the relevant filings from an agreed date, keeping continuity so nothing is missed. It is worth reviewing your current position before making the move.
