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. Professional services, retail sales, stock, equipment and staff all sit alongside each other, which means records, tax and reporting can become more involved than they first appear.
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.
They handle the accounting and tax work that optical professionals and practices need, including bookkeeping, annual accounts, Self Assessment, Corporation Tax, payroll and VAT support where it applies. The focus is on understanding how optical income and goods are recorded so reporting reflects the business accurately.
Independent opticians, optometrists, dispensing opticians, self-employed locums, practice owners, partnerships and limited companies. Because roles and business models differ, support is tailored to how you work — a locum's Self Assessment needs look very different from a practice with staff and stock.
Yes. Sole traders and self-employed professionals typically need Self Assessment support, clear records of professional fees and expenses, and guidance on what can be claimed. Where income comes from several sources, including locum work or sales of optical goods, reporting needs to reflect that properly.
Yes. Bookkeeping underpins everything else, so records are usually kept in a format that supports Self Assessment, annual accounts and wider tax reporting. Exactly what is required depends on your structure, turnover and how many income streams or staff you have.
They are treated as goods sold by the business, so income, the cost of frames and lenses, and remaining stock all need recording. VAT treatment can differ from professional services depending on the nature of each supply and your circumstances, so it is worth reviewing rather than assuming.
Possibly. Optical businesses may make supplies with different VAT treatments, so registration and what it covers depends on turnover, the mix of professional services and optical goods, and the specific circumstances. This is an area best reviewed with an accountant rather than general rules of thumb.
Yes. Payroll support can cover employed optometrists, dispensing opticians, optical assistants and administrative staff, including payslips and related reporting. Where practices use locums or contractors, the correct treatment of those payments depends on the working arrangements.
Yes. Switching accountants is a familiar process, and we can review your existing records to see what needs to transfer across, such as outstanding accounts, tax returns or bookkeeping. The work involved depends on where you are in your accounting year.
