Specialist Accountants for Opticians & Optometrists
Accountants for Opticians in Crowborough
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Optical Professionals and Practices We Support
Independent Opticians
GOS income reconciliation, VAT apportionment between exempt sight tests and taxable dispensing, stock control and owner profit extraction.
Locum Optometrists
Self-assessment, IR35 status on agency work, GOC and professional fees, mileage between practices and equipment claims.
Optometry Clinics & Multiples
Management accounts per branch, partial exemption calculations, payroll for optical assistants and funding for new sites.
Private & Specialist Eye Care
Ophthalmology and refractive surgery providers: company accounts, VAT on cosmetic versus medical treatment and capital allowances on equipment.
Our Accounting Services for Optical Practices
Optical Tax Planning
Incorporation reviews, capital allowances on OCT scanners and consulting room fit-out, and profit extraction planning for practice owners.
Payroll & Pensions for Optical Staff
Payroll for optometrists, dispensing opticians and optical assistants, plus auto-enrolment, statutory pay and locum payments.
Bookkeeping for Optical Practices
Cloud bookkeeping that reconciles GOS payments, private fees and retail till takings so your figures are accurate all year.
VAT Apportionment for Opticians
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.
Management Accounts & Reporting
Reports showing tests per day, dispensing conversion, margin per branch and profit trends, so decisions are based on real numbers.
Key Accounting Challenges for Optical Businesses
Optical businesses combine clinical work with retail, stock and staffing, which can make the numbers harder to keep tidy than in a practice that only sells professional time. A few areas tend to cause the most difficulty.
- Separating Income Streams: Professional fees for eye examinations and contact lens fitting sit alongside income from optical goods, and both need tracking clearly.
- Stock and Inventory: Spectacles, frames, lenses and contact lenses tie up money in stock, so accurate records matter for margins and ordering.
- Equipment and Professional Expenses: Testing equipment, diagnostic tools, professional indemnity cover and continuing development costs all need to be captured and treated correctly.
- Premises and Payroll Costs: Practice rent, business rates, utilities and staff wages, including locum or associate payments, can quickly become the largest outgoings.
- VAT on Mixed Supplies: Different supplies can carry different VAT treatment, so professional services and optical goods may need reviewing separately.
Why Specialist Accounting Support Matters for Optical Businesses
Real Optical Expertise
GOS income, voucher values, partial exemption and dispensing margin — no explaining required.
Built Around Your Practice
Independents, multiples and locum optometrists each get a different service, not a template.
VAT Apportionment Done Right
We use a defensible apportionment method and keep the workings ready in case HMRC asks.
Fixed, Transparent Fees
One agreed monthly fee with no hourly billing and no surprises at year end.
Clear Margin Reporting
Management accounts that show where the profit actually comes from, test by test and branch by branch.
Named Accountant, Real Answers
You deal with the same qualified person every time, by phone or email, not a call centre.
Our Simple 3-Step Process for Optical Businesses
1. Initial Consultation (It’s Free):
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.
2. Customised Plan:
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.
3. Ongoing Support & Updates:
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.
Accounting Support Built for Optical Practices
Technology Driven
Using the latest technology to offer customised financial strategies that help healthcare practices grow and thrive.
Named Optical Accountant
A dedicated accountant for opticians who understands GOS income, stock and dispensing margin.
Ongoing Support
Our team is here whenever you need guidance. We offer unlimited support to ensure your financial management is always on point.
Experienced Team
Our team has over 100 years of combined accountancy experience.
Free - Email Reminders
Never Miss any deadline with our automated email reminders.
Yes, We Are Chartered!
We’re an ICAEW, ACCA & AAT accredited Firm.
How to Join/Switch
Take a back seat and let our expert accountants handle everything. Here’s how easy it is to get started with us:
Get in touch
Reach out to us, and we’ll discuss your needs and how we can help your healthcare practice thrive.
Letter of Engagement
We’ll send over a simple letter to formalise our partnership and get everything in motion.
Previous Accountants
If you're switching, we’ll take care of contacting your previous accountants to make the transition smooth.
We Do the Rest
From there, sit back and relax. We’ll manage your accounts, taxes, and everything in between, keeping your practice running smoothly.
FAQs
Accountants for Opticians work with optical professionals and practices on day-to-day financial matters. That can include bookkeeping, Self Assessment, annual accounts, Corporation Tax, payroll and VAT support where applicable. The focus is on keeping records accurate, reporting income correctly and helping owners understand how their practice is performing financially.
They can support independent opticians, optometrists, dispensing opticians, self-employed locums, practice owners, partnerships and limited companies. Because roles and business models differ, the accounting needs differ too — a sole trader providing locum cover faces different requirements from a practice employing staff and holding stock.
Yes. Self-employed optometrists and dispensing opticians often need help with record keeping, expenses and Self Assessment, including how professional fees and any product sales are reported. The exact treatment depends on individual circumstances, so it is worth reviewing how you work before deciding what is required.
It depends on how the practice operates. Common areas include bookkeeping, annual accounts, Corporation Tax, payroll for staff, management accounts and VAT support where applicable. Practices selling spectacles and contact lenses may also need help separating product income from professional fees and recording stock accurately.
Often, yes, but the position is not the same for every supply. Professional optical services and the supply of optical goods such as spectacles and contact lenses can be treated differently for VAT, and the outcome depends on the nature of each supply and the circumstances of the business.
Yes. Payroll support can cover practice staff, including optometrists, dispensing opticians and optical assistants, as well as payments to locums or associates where relevant. The right approach depends on whether those individuals are employed or engaged on a different basis, so the arrangements should be reviewed carefully.
Yes, switching is usually straightforward. It helps to have details of your current accounting arrangements, recent records and any upcoming deadlines. The existing accountant can be contacted on your behalf, and support can then be aligned with how your optical business or practice actually operates.
Start by telling CruseBurke about your work — whether you are self-employed, in partnership or running a limited company — along with the services you provide, your income streams and any stock or equipment. From there, the relevant accounting and tax requirements can be identified and ongoing support agreed.