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 combine professional services with retail-style sales of spectacles, contact lenses and equipment. That mix can make bookkeeping, tax reporting and VAT more involved than for a business that only sells services or only sells goods.
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 help with the financial and tax side of optical work. This can include bookkeeping, Self Assessment, annual accounts, Corporation Tax, payroll and VAT support where applicable. The right help depends on whether you are self-employed, in a partnership, running a limited company or managing an optical practice.
Support can be suitable for independent opticians, optometrists, dispensing opticians, self-employed optical professionals, practice owners and other optical businesses. Needs differ because a sole trader, partnership and limited company have different reporting and tax requirements, so support is shaped around how you work and how your income arises.
Yes. Self-employed opticians and optometrists often need help with Self Assessment, records for professional fees and product sales, expenses and tax planning. If you also sell spectacles or contact lenses, keeping clear records of stock, costs and different income streams can make your tax position easier to manage.
Optical practices may need bookkeeping, annual accounts, Corporation Tax, payroll, management accounts, tax planning and VAT support where applicable. The exact services depend on the practice structure, staff, income streams, stock, equipment and premises. Not every optical business needs every service, so requirements should be reviewed individually.
Yes. Limited company optical practices generally need annual accounts and Corporation Tax support. This can include preparing financial statements, reviewing allowable expenses and making sure records for professional income, optical goods, stock, equipment and payroll are properly maintained. The precise requirements depend on the company's circumstances and the nature of its supplies.
Optical stock, equipment and business expenses should be recorded accurately and supported by receipts or invoices. It is often helpful to separate frames, lenses and contact lenses from general practice costs, and to distinguish professional income from product sales. How items are treated for accounts and tax depends on the nature of the expense and your business circumstances.
VAT can apply to optical businesses, but treatment depends on the nature of each supply and the circumstances. Professional services and optical goods such as spectacles and contact lenses can have different VAT considerations, and registration depends on taxable turnover and other factors. It is important to review your own position rather than assume one rule fits all.
Yes. Payroll support can cover optometrists, dispensing opticians, optical assistants, reception staff and locums, depending on how they are engaged. This may include PAYE, payslips, pension duties and contractor payments. The right approach depends on employment status and the practice's own arrangements.
