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. Income can arrive from eye examinations, dispensing, contact lens plans and NHS work, while stock, equipment and premises costs all compete for the same cash. These mixed streams are what make the numbers more involved.
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 financial work that optical professionals and practices need, including bookkeeping, Self Assessment, annual accounts, Corporation Tax, payroll and VAT support where relevant. The aim is to keep records accurate, deadlines met and tax treatment appropriate for income from eye examinations, dispensing and optical goods.
Support is available for independent opticians, self-employed and locum optometrists, dispensing opticians, practice owners, partnerships and limited companies. The right approach depends on how you earn income and how your business is structured, because a locum optometrist invoicing several practices has very different reporting needs from a practice employing staff.
Yes. Self-employed optometrists, locum opticians and dispensing opticians typically need Self Assessment support, help recording income and allowable expenses, and guidance on payments on account. Where several practices are involved, keeping invoices and expenses clearly separated makes the year-end position much easier to confirm.
It varies. Many practices need bookkeeping, payroll, management accounts and annual accounts or Corporation Tax returns, while others mainly need VAT support and tax planning. Stock, equipment, premises and staff costs all need recording consistently. We would confirm which services apply once your structure, income streams and circumstances are clear.
Frames, lenses, contact lenses and consumables should be recorded as stock where they remain unsold at the year end, with purchases tracked through the year. Equipment, test room costs and professional expenses may be treated differently depending on their nature and use, so records should distinguish capital purchases from day-to-day running costs.
Possibly. VAT registration depends on turnover and the nature of your supplies. Professional optical services such as eye examinations and the supply of spectacles, contact lenses and other optical goods can carry different VAT treatment, and certain items may qualify for relief in specific circumstances. The position depends on your own supplies.
Payroll support covers optometrists, dispensing opticians, reception and dispensing assistants, whether employed or engaged on a different basis. PAYE, pension contributions and payslips can be handled alongside the practice accounts, so staff costs feed straight into your financial records and management information.
Get in touch and tell us about your practice or your self-employed work, including how you are structured and where your income comes from. We can then review your accounting needs and confirm the services that fit, with clear and transparent fees before anything begins.
