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 professional services with the sale of spectacles, contact lenses and other optical goods, which can make bookkeeping, tax and VAT treatment more detailed than for a purely service-based business.
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 running an optical business. This can include bookkeeping, annual accounts, Self Assessment, Corporation Tax, payroll and VAT support where applicable. They also help keep records clear for professional optical income, sales of spectacles and contact lenses, stock, equipment and practice costs.
Accountants for Opticians can support independent opticians, optometrists, dispensing opticians, self-employed optical professionals, optical practice owners, partnerships and limited companies. The right support depends on how you work, how income is earned and how your business is structured, so the service can be adapted to your circumstances rather than treated as a single fixed package.
Yes. Self-employed opticians and optometrists often need help with Self Assessment, income and expense records, tax planning and keeping accurate bookkeeping. If you also sell optical goods, the records may need to separate professional income from retail sales, stock and other costs. The exact treatment depends on your circumstances and how your work is arranged.
Optical practices may need bookkeeping, annual accounts, payroll, management accounts, tax planning and VAT support where relevant. Because practices can provide professional services and sell spectacles, contact lenses and other optical goods, record keeping should reflect those different income streams. The services that suit your practice depend on its structure, size and day-to-day activities.
Yes. Bookkeeping and Self Assessment support can help you keep income and expenses organised, including professional fees, optical goods, stock, equipment and premises costs. Self Assessment is commonly relevant for sole traders and partners, while limited company directors usually deal with different filing requirements. The right approach depends on your business structure and circumstances.
Yes, support can cover Corporation Tax and annual accounts for limited company optical practices, alongside the records needed for tax filing. This may include income from professional services, spectacles, contact lenses and other optical goods, plus allowable business expenses. The exact accounts and tax position depend on your company’s circumstances and the nature of its supplies.
For accounting purposes, sales of spectacles and contact lenses are usually recorded as income, with stock, frames, lenses and related costs tracked as business expenses. The VAT treatment is separate and can differ depending on the nature of the supply and the circumstances of the business. Good records help keep income, stock and costs clear.
Yes. Optical businesses can have different VAT considerations because professional optical services and supplies of optical goods may be treated differently. Some supplies may be exempt, reduced-rated, zero-rated or standard-rated depending on the facts, so VAT treatment should be reviewed for the specific services and products you provide. The correct position depends on your circumstances.
