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 combine clinical work with retail, which means income, stock and costs rarely sit neatly in one category. That mix creates accounting pressure that a standard small business approach can miss.
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 and payroll. Because optical businesses often sell both professional services and goods such as spectacles and contact lenses, they also help keep records and VAT treatment accurate.
Independent opticians, optometrists, dispensing opticians, self-employed optical professionals, practice owners and limited companies running optical businesses. Support is adapted to the individual or business, since a locum optometrist working alone has different reporting requirements from a practice with premises, stock and employees.
Yes. Self-employed optometrists, locum opticians and dispensing opticians often need Self Assessment, records of professional income and guidance on allowable expenses such as equipment, travel and professional fees. Sole traders and partners are taxed differently from limited companies, so the approach depends on your circumstances.
It varies. Many need bookkeeping, payroll for clinical and support staff, management accounts and year-end accounts, plus tax planning and VAT support where relevant. Practices selling spectacles, contact lenses and other optical goods may also need stock records and careful separation of income streams.
Sales of spectacles, contact lenses and other optical goods form part of turnover and need to be recorded alongside professional fee income. For accounting they are separate income streams, while for VAT the nature of each supply matters, and treatment can differ from professional services.
Possibly. VAT depends on the nature of each supply and the business's circumstances. Professional optical services and supplies of optical goods can be treated differently, and mixed supplies may need careful review. Registration thresholds and any exemption or zero-rating questions should be considered case by case.
Yes. Payroll support can cover employed optometrists, dispensing opticians, reception and support staff, including payslips, PAYE and pension administration where applicable. If a practice uses self-employed contractors, it is worth checking their status, as the tax treatment can differ from employment.
Yes, switching accountants is usually straightforward. Records are handed over, opening balances reviewed and the next set of filings planned. If you are unsure whether anything is outstanding, that can be reviewed as part of the process.
