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 practices combine clinical work with retail, stock and equipment, so the financial picture is rarely simple. Different income streams, product sales and VAT rules can quickly turn routine accounting into something that needs careful attention.
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 financial administration behind optical work, including bookkeeping, annual accounts, Self Assessment and Corporation Tax. They can also help with payroll, VAT and tax planning, so practice owners and self-employed professionals can make decisions using accurate, up-to-date figures.
Support suits independent opticians, optometrists, dispensing opticians, self-employed optical professionals and practice owners operating as sole traders, partnerships or limited companies. The right help depends on how you earn income, whether you sell optical goods and how your business is structured.
Yes. Self-employed optometrists and locums often need help with Self Assessment, expense records and keeping professional and product income separate. If you also sell spectacles or contact lenses, stock and cost records become part of the picture, so the approach depends on your circumstances.
Many practices need annual accounts, bookkeeping and payroll, with Corporation Tax and management accounts for limited companies. VAT support may be appropriate where professional services and optical goods are supplied together. Not every practice needs every service, so requirements should be reviewed individually.
Yes. Bookkeeping keeps income from examinations, spectacles, contact lenses and other goods properly recorded, while Self Assessment covers sole traders and partners. Limited company directors usually file a Self Assessment as well. What is required depends on your structure and how income is received.
Spectacles, contact lenses and other optical goods are generally recorded as sales, with stock and cost of sales tracked alongside them. That keeps margins visible and records accurate. The tax and VAT treatment of each supply depends on the nature of the supply and the circumstances of the business.
They can, but the position is not identical for every supply. Professional optical services and the sale of optical goods such as spectacles and contact lenses may be treated differently, and registration depends on taxable turnover and the mix of supplies. Individual advice matters here.
Switching accountants is generally straightforward. A new accountant can review your existing records, confirm what needs to be transferred and take over the relevant filing responsibilities. Having your latest accounts, tax returns and bookkeeping records available helps the changeover run without unnecessary disruption.
