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 standard accounting mould. Income can come from eye examinations, dispensing, product sales and locum work, and each stream carries its own record-keeping and tax considerations.
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 applicable. Just as importantly, they understand how income from eye examinations, dispensing, locum work and optical goods comes together in one set of records.
Support is available to independent opticians, optometrists, dispensing opticians, self-employed locums, practice partners and limited companies running optical businesses. Accounting needs vary between them, so the work is shaped around how you earn income, whether you employ staff, hold stock or sell spectacles and contact lenses, and how your business is structured.
Yes. Self-employed optometrists, dispensing opticians and locums often need Self Assessment, clear records of professional fees and, in some cases, VAT registration depending on turnover and the nature of their supplies. We can help keep income and expenses organised so your tax position is accurate and submitted on time.
It depends on the practice. Many need bookkeeping, payroll for staff, annual accounts and Corporation Tax returns, while others also require VAT support, management accounts or help with equipment and premises costs. We review your circumstances before recommending anything, so you are not paying for services your practice does not require.
Yes. We can maintain bookkeeping that separates clinical income from product sales such as spectacles and contact lenses, and prepare Self Assessment returns for sole traders, partners and directors. Accurate records throughout the year generally make the return simpler and reduce the risk of queries about your income or expenses.
Stock such as frames, lenses and contact lenses should be recorded consistently so costs and margins are visible, and purchases should be supported by invoices. Professional expenses, equipment, training, insurance and premises costs need clear records too. What is allowable depends on individual circumstances, so we look at each item rather than applying a blanket rule.
Possibly. VAT treatment depends on the nature of each supply and the circumstances of the business. Professional optical services and the supply of goods such as spectacles and contact lenses can be treated differently, and registration depends on turnover. We can review what you provide and explain how it should be recorded.
Yes. Switching is usually straightforward, and we can liaise about the records and information needed to take over your accounting. It helps to plan the change around your year end so nothing is missed, and we can discuss timing and what you need to provide before anything is moved.
