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 mould. Mixing clinical services with retail sales, stock, equipment and staff means records have to work harder, and getting the detail right matters for tax, VAT and cash flow.
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 administration of optical businesses, from bookkeeping and payroll to annual accounts, Self Assessment and Corporation Tax. Because optical practices often combine professional services with the sale of spectacles, contact lenses and other goods, records need to capture both income streams clearly.
Support is available for independent opticians, optometrists, dispensing opticians, locums and self-employed optical professionals, as well as partnerships, limited companies and practice owners. The right approach depends on how you trade, how your income arises and whether you also sell optical goods alongside professional services.
Yes. Self-employed optometrists and locums usually need Self Assessment, records of fees and expenses, and support with allowable costs. If you also supply spectacles or contact lenses, your bookkeeping needs to separate professional income from retail sales so everything is reported correctly.
It depends on the practice. Common requirements include bookkeeping, payroll for staff, management accounts, annual accounts, Corporation Tax and VAT support where applicable. Stock, equipment, premises costs and multiple income streams all affect what is needed, so your circumstances should be reviewed before anything is recommended.
Accounting records should show the income and costs connected with supplying spectacles, contact lenses and other optical goods separately from professional fees. How each transaction is treated for tax and VAT depends on the specific supply and your circumstances, so it is worth checking rather than assuming one consistent rule applies.
Potentially, yes. Optical businesses often make a mix of supplies, and the VAT treatment of professional services can differ from that of goods such as spectacles and contact lenses. Whether you need to register, and how each supply is treated, depends on your turnover and the nature of what you provide.
Yes. Payroll support can cover optometrists, dispensing opticians, optical assistants and reception staff, including PAYE, pension deductions and payslips. If you use locums or other contractors, the way they are engaged and paid can affect tax and status questions, so it is worth reviewing separately.
Yes, switching is usually straightforward. We ask for details of your business structure, income streams and current records, then liaise with your existing accountant where needed. Once we understand your practice, we can confirm the accounting and tax support that fits your circumstances.
