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 often mix professional services with retail sales, which makes record keeping and tax reporting more involved than many people expect. The challenges below come up regularly for opticians, optometrists, dispensing opticians and independent practices.
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 provide accounting and tax support tailored to optical professionals and practices. That can include bookkeeping, annual accounts, Self Assessment, Corporation Tax, payroll, management accounts, tax planning and VAT support where it applies. The focus is on understanding how optical income, goods, stock and practice costs actually work.
They can support self-employed optometrists, locum and dispensing opticians, independent optical practices, practice owners, partnerships and limited companies, as well as other optical businesses. Because each business earns income and is structured differently, the level of support is matched to individual circumstances rather than applied in the same way to everyone.
Yes. Self-employed optometrists and locum opticians typically need help with Self Assessment, record keeping and claiming allowable expenses for travel, equipment, professional fees and insurance. If you also sell optical goods or work through a limited company alongside your self-employment, the position can be more involved, so it is worth reviewing your circumstances.
It depends on the practice. Some need bookkeeping and annual accounts only; others need payroll, management accounts, Corporation Tax, VAT support and tax planning. Practices selling spectacles, contact lenses and other optical goods may have additional stock and reporting considerations. Not every service is necessary for every practice, so requirements are assessed individually.
Sales of spectacles, contact lenses and other optical goods are business income and should be recorded alongside your professional fees. Cost of goods, stock on hand and supplier arrangements all affect your figures. VAT treatment depends on the nature of the supply and your business circumstances, so it should be checked rather than assumed.
Possibly. Optical businesses often make a mix of supplies, and professional services can be treated differently from goods such as spectacles and contact lenses. Some supplies may be exempt while others are standard-rated, and the outcome depends on the specific facts. Registration thresholds and the nature of each supply both matter.
Yes. If you employ optometrists, dispensing opticians, optical assistants or reception staff, payroll involves PAYE, National Insurance, pension duties and accurate payslips. Where you use self-employed contractors instead, the correct status matters. Payroll and contractor payments can be kept organised and reported consistently.
Get in touch and tell us about your practice, how you are structured and what you need help with. If you are switching from another accountant, we can talk through the handover and what records to provide. From there, the right level of ongoing support can be agreed.
