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 single income stream. Professional fees, spectacle sales, contact lens supplies, staff costs and equipment spending all sit together in the same accounts, which can make reporting and 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 day-to-day accounting and tax work behind an optical business, from bookkeeping and payroll to annual accounts, Self Assessment and Corporation Tax. Because optical businesses often mix professional services with the sale of spectacles and contact lenses, the approach needs to reflect how the business actually earns money.
Support can be tailored to independent opticians, optometrists, dispensing opticians, self-employed optical professionals, practice owners and limited companies running an optical business. Requirements differ depending on how someone trades, what they supply and how the business is structured, so the work is shaped around individual circumstances rather than a fixed template.
Yes. Sole traders and partners typically need help with Self Assessment, record keeping and allowable expenses, while the tax position can look quite different for those trading through a limited company. The right approach depends on your income streams, structure and circumstances.
Most commonly bookkeeping, payroll, annual accounts, Corporation Tax, Self Assessment and management accounts, with VAT support where it applies. Practices with staff, equipment, premises and stock often need more detailed reporting. Not every practice needs every service, and requirements depend on size, structure and how the business operates.
Often yes, but the position is rarely straightforward. Optical businesses can provide professional services and also supply spectacles, contact lenses and other goods, and different supplies can have different VAT treatments. Whether registration is required, and how each supply is treated, depends on the nature of the supply and the specific circumstances.
Stock such as frames, lenses and contact lenses should be tracked accurately so your accounts reflect what you hold and what you have sold. Equipment, premises and professional expenses can often be claimed where they are incurred wholly and necessarily for the business, though the treatment depends on the item and your circumstances.
Yes. Payroll support covers employees such as optical assistants and reception staff, including payslips, PAYE and pension duties where relevant. If you use locums, associates or contractors, the correct treatment depends on the working arrangement, so it is worth reviewing how those payments are structured.
Start by telling us about your practice or professional work, how you are structured and what you need help with. If you are moving from another accountant, the handover of records and information can be discussed as part of that first conversation. Getting in touch is the simplest first step.
