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 combine professional clinical work with the sale of goods, which can make the numbers harder to follow than in a purely service-based practice. A few recurring issues tend to cause the most difficulty.
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 day-to-day accounting and tax work that optical professionals and practices need, including bookkeeping, annual accounts, Self Assessment, Corporation Tax, payroll and VAT support where applicable. The aim is to keep your financial records accurate, your deadlines met and your tax position clear.
Support is available for independent opticians, optometrists, dispensing opticians, self-employed optical professionals, practice owners and partnerships, as well as limited companies running one or more practices. The accounting work depends on how you trade, how you earn income and what you sell, so it is tailored rather than fixed.
Yes. Sole traders and partners typically need Self Assessment, records of professional fees and product sales, and a clear approach to expenses such as equipment, travel and locum costs. Where someone works across several practices alongside other income, keeping those streams separate helps.
Common requirements include bookkeeping, annual accounts, Corporation Tax, payroll for practice staff and locums, management accounts and VAT support where applicable. Not every practice needs every service — a single practitioner operating as a sole trader has a very different set of requirements from a limited company with employees and substantial stock.
Frames, lenses, contact lenses and accessories should be recorded as stock and cost of goods rather than general expenses, with purchases and supplier invoices kept separately. Equipment, software, professional fees, insurance and premises costs are usually treated differently, and the correct treatment depends on the item and your circumstances.
They are usually treated as goods sold to patients, so the sale price, the cost of the frames or lenses and any stock remaining at year end all matter. Pay particular attention to how the supply is described and invoiced, because that can affect VAT treatment.
It depends on your turnover and the nature of your supplies. Optical businesses often provide professional services alongside optical goods such as spectacles and contact lenses, and these can carry different VAT treatments. Registration, the items you sell and how they are invoiced all need reviewing individually.
Yes, moving accountants is usually straightforward. We can take over the records you already hold, confirm what is outstanding with HMRC and set up a clear routine going forward. It helps to have your recent accounts, tax returns and bookkeeping to hand when you get in touch.
