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 have a simple financial picture. Professional services, retail sales of spectacles and contact lenses, stock, equipment and staff costs all behave differently, which makes accurate bookkeeping and forward tax planning more involved than it first appears.
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 affairs of optical professionals and practices. That typically includes bookkeeping, annual accounts, Self Assessment, Corporation Tax, payroll and VAT support where relevant, with records structured around professional income, optical goods, stock, equipment and practice costs.
Support is available for independent opticians, optometrists, dispensing opticians, self-employed locums and optical practice owners, whether trading as a sole trader, in partnership or through a limited company. Requirements differ depending on how income is earned and how the business is structured.
Yes. Self-employed optometrists and locums usually need Self Assessment, clear records of fees and travel, and a straightforward way to track expenses such as registration and equipment. Dispensing opticians working independently may also hold stock or supply goods, which adds further record-keeping considerations.
Yes. Bookkeeping can separate professional fees from sales of spectacles, contact lenses and other optical goods, while Self Assessment covers sole traders and partners. For limited companies, annual accounts and Corporation Tax work alongside directors' personal returns. What is needed depends on your structure and circumstances.
Yes, where an optical practice trades through a limited company. Annual accounts and Corporation Tax returns need accurate figures for income, stock, equipment and staff costs. Directors also have personal tax obligations, so the two are usually considered together rather than in isolation.
Frames, lenses and contact lenses should be tracked as stock, with purchases and sales recorded consistently so margins stay visible. Expenses such as testing equipment, professional fees, insurance and premises costs should be documented with receipts, since treatment depends on the nature of the cost and the business.
It depends. Professional optical services and goods such as spectacles and contact lenses can have different VAT treatments, and liability to register depends on taxable turnover and the specific supplies made. The position varies between businesses, so it is worth reviewing the nature of your supplies and your circumstances.
In most cases, yes. Existing records, bookkeeping and outstanding filings are reviewed so the transition is orderly, and any immediate deadlines can be identified early. Recent accounts, tax returns and access to your accounting records are useful starting points.
