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 one simple income stream. Sight tests, contact lens schemes, spectacle sales and repairs each behave differently in the accounts, and that mix makes record keeping and tax reporting more intricate for opticians and optometrists.
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 day-to-day accounting and tax work for optical professionals and practices — bookkeeping, annual accounts, Self Assessment or Corporation Tax, payroll and VAT support where it applies. Because optical businesses often combine professional services with the sale of spectacles and contact lenses, the records need to distinguish between those different income streams.
Support is available for independent opticians, self-employed optometrists, dispensing opticians, locum professionals, practice owners, partnerships and limited companies running optical practices. The right approach depends on how you work, how your income is structured and whether you employ staff or hold stock.
Yes. Self-employed optometrists, locum opticians and dispensing opticians often need Self Assessment, help with allowable expenses and a straightforward way to keep records of their income. Where someone also sells optical goods alongside professional work, the bookkeeping needs to reflect both sides of the business clearly.
Frames, lenses, contact lenses and consumables should be recorded as stock movements so purchases, sales and what remains on hand can be traced. Expenses such as equipment, professional indemnity cover, continuing education and premises costs are treated according to their nature, and the correct treatment can depend on your circumstances.
It depends. VAT registration and treatment are not uniform for optical businesses, because professional optical services and the supply of optical goods such as spectacles and contact lenses can be treated differently. Whether you need to register, and how each supply should be treated, depends on turnover, the nature of the supply and your circumstances.
Yes, where a practice employs optometrists, dispensing opticians, optical assistants or reception staff, payroll support can cover payslips, PAYE and the reporting that goes with employing people. Payments to locums or contractors are handled according to the arrangement, since the tax position differs depending on how they are engaged.
In most cases, yes. Changing accountant is usually a straightforward handover, and the records and information needed to take over bookkeeping, accounts and tax filings can be agreed in advance so that filing deadlines continue to be met without disruption.
Get in touch with CruseBurke and tell us about your optical work or practice — how you are structured, what services you provide and what accounting support you need. From there, the appropriate services can be identified and put in place around your circumstances.
