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 sit between healthcare and retail, which is why the accounting picture can look quite different from a purely professional practice. These are the areas that most often need careful attention.
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 look after the accounting and tax side of an optical business — bookkeeping, Self Assessment, annual accounts, Corporation Tax and payroll — and help keep records for professional fees, spectacle and contact lens sales, stock and equipment in good order. Where VAT applies, they can advise on how different supplies are treated.
Accountants for Opticians can support independent optical practices, optometrists, dispensing opticians, self-employed optical professionals, practice owners, partnerships and limited companies. The work involved differs depending on how income is earned and how the business is structured, so support is shaped around the individual or practice rather than a fixed template.
Yes. Self-employed optometrists, locum opticians and dispensing opticians often work as sole traders or through a partnership, which brings Self Assessment, expense claims and record keeping into play. If income comes from several sources or practices, keeping those streams separate makes the figures much clearer at year end.
It depends on the practice. Limited companies generally need annual accounts, Corporation Tax and payroll, while sole traders and partners usually need Self Assessment. Most benefit from bookkeeping, management accounts and clear record keeping for stock and optical goods. VAT support may also be relevant, depending on the supplies made.
Frames, lenses, contact lenses and consumables are normally recorded as trading stock, with purchases tracked against sales so margins stay visible. Equipment, premises costs, insurance and professional fees are recorded as business expenses, and the correct treatment depends on whether they are capital or revenue items.
VAT can apply once taxable turnover passes the registration threshold, and optical businesses often have a mix of supplies. Professional services and optical goods such as spectacles and contact lenses can be treated differently, so it is worth reviewing how each supply is classified rather than assuming one rule covers everything.
Yes. Payroll support can cover practice staff, locum optometrists and other team members, including PAYE, National Insurance and payslips. Where someone works on a self-employed basis rather than as an employee, the arrangement needs to be looked at carefully, as employment status and tax treatment depend on the individual circumstances.
Yes. Switching is usually straightforward — once you decide to move, your existing records and any outstanding filings can be reviewed, and the handover can be arranged around your year end. It helps to have recent accounts, bookkeeping records and details of any VAT or payroll arrangements to hand.
