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 fit a single template. Income can arrive through professional services, goods, NHS or insurance work, and the accounting treatment of each can differ, which is why a few areas tend to create the most questions.
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 handle the financial administration that optical businesses need, including bookkeeping, annual accounts, Self Assessment, Corporation Tax, payroll and VAT support where it applies. They also help with tax planning, record keeping and choosing a suitable business structure. The exact scope depends on how you work and how your income is made up.
Support is available to independent opticians, optometrists, dispensing opticians, self-employed optical professionals, practice owners, partnerships and limited companies. Because roles and business models differ, the accounting needs of a locum optometrist are rarely the same as those of a practice employing several staff and holding optical stock.
Yes. Self-employed optometrists, locums and dispensing opticians typically need help with Self Assessment, allowable expenses, travel and record keeping. If you also sell spectacles or contact lenses alongside your professional services, how that income is recorded and reported can add further considerations depending on your circumstances.
Yes. If you trade through a limited company, annual accounts and a Corporation Tax return are usually required. We can prepare these alongside supporting records for optical stock, equipment and premises costs. Deadlines and requirements depend on your company's year end, so these should always be checked against your own position.
Frames, lenses, contact lenses and accessories should be tracked through a consistent system so stock levels and costs stay accurate. Expenses such as equipment, professional fees, insurance and practice running costs should be recorded with receipts and allocated correctly, because treatment can differ depending on whether spending is capital or revenue in nature.
It depends on turnover and the nature of your supplies. Optical businesses often make a mix of supplies — professional services alongside goods such as spectacles and contact lenses — and these can carry different VAT treatments. Registration and reporting should be reviewed against your specific circumstances rather than assumed.
Yes. Switching usually involves reviewing your existing records, confirming your structure and current obligations, then coordinating the handover with your previous adviser. Timing matters, particularly around year ends and VAT periods, so it helps to plan the change before a key deadline rather than partway through one.
Get in touch with CruseBurke and tell us how you work — whether you are employed, self-employed, in a partnership or running a limited company practice. We will review your accounting needs and outline the support that fits, with clear fees and no hidden extras.
