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 template. Professional fees, retail sales, stock, equipment and staffing all behave differently, and that mix of income streams can make tax and record keeping more complex than in a purely service-based business.
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 accounting and tax work that optical professionals and practices need. That typically covers bookkeeping, Self Assessment, annual accounts, Corporation Tax, payroll and VAT support where applicable, with records structured around professional income, optical goods, stock and practice costs.
We support independent opticians, optometrists, dispensing opticians, self-employed optical professionals, practice owners and limited companies running optical businesses. Roles, income streams and business structures vary considerably, so the accounting and tax requirements are reviewed individually rather than applying one standard approach to everyone.
Yes. Self-employed optometrists and locum opticians often need Self Assessment and straightforward bookkeeping, while those running a practice may need more. The right approach depends on how you earn income, whether you hold stock or premises, and whether you trade as a sole trader, partnership or limited company.
Yes. Bookkeeping keeps your income and expenses organised through the year, and Self Assessment is completed from those records. For optical professionals, that usually means separating professional fees from sales of spectacles, contact lenses and other goods, and recording stock, equipment and practice costs accurately.
Yes. Limited company optical practices normally need annual accounts and a Corporation Tax return, alongside other filings. The exact requirements depend on your structure, turnover and circumstances, so it is worth reviewing your position well before deadlines rather than after them.
Spectacles, contact lenses and other optical goods are business stock or sales, so the income and related costs need recording accurately. How they are treated for tax depends on the nature of each supply and your circumstances, and purchases, stock movements and customer returns should all be captured.
Possibly. Optical businesses may provide professional services and supply optical goods, and these can carry different VAT treatments depending on the nature of each supply and your circumstances. It is worth reviewing your specific mix of services and products rather than assuming one rule applies to everything.
Yes, switching is usually straightforward. We review your existing records, confirm what is needed and take over the relevant accounting and tax work. Having your latest accounts, tax returns and bookkeeping records to hand helps the transition run smoothly and keeps your deadlines on track.
