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 combine clinical work with retail supply, which makes the accounting more layered than it first appears. Professional fees, product sales, stock and staffing all move at different speeds, so records need to be organised from the outset rather than pieced together at year end.
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 look after the accounting and tax work that comes with running an optical business or working as a self-employed optical professional. That can include bookkeeping, annual accounts, Self Assessment, Corporation Tax, payroll and VAT support, along with advice on how income streams and practice costs should be recorded.
They can support independent opticians, optometrists, dispensing opticians, self-employed locums, optical practice owners and other optical businesses. The work differs depending on whether you trade as a sole trader, a partnership or a limited company, and on whether you provide professional services, supply optical goods, or do both.
Yes. Self-employed opticians and optometrists often need help with record keeping, expenses, Self Assessment and digital reporting where it applies. Because income can come from several sources — locum sessions, private work or product sales — keeping those streams separate from the start makes the year-end figures far easier to prepare.
Yes. Bookkeeping for an optical business usually means separating professional fees from sales of spectacles, contact lenses and other optical goods, and recording stock, equipment and premises costs accurately. Those records then feed into Self Assessment or company reporting, so the two are best handled together rather than in isolation.
Limited company optical practices need annual accounts and a Corporation Tax return each year. Preparation involves reviewing income, stock, equipment and allowable expenses, along with any director salaries or dividends. The exact treatment depends on your circumstances, so figures are reviewed individually rather than applied as a standard formula.
Stock such as frames, lenses and contact lenses should be recorded consistently so cost of sales reflects what was actually sold. Business expenses — equipment, professional indemnity insurance, testing tools, premises costs and staff — need supporting records. What counts as allowable depends on individual circumstances, so it is worth checking rather than assuming.
It depends. Professional optical services and supplies of optical goods can be treated differently for VAT, and the position varies with the nature of each supply and the circumstances of the business. Registration thresholds and what must be charged are worth reviewing properly, especially where a practice combines clinical services with retail supply.
Yes, switching accountants is usually more straightforward than people expect. Records and relevant information are transferred across, and the new accountant picks up the bookkeeping, filings and deadlines from an agreed point. It helps to check the timing around your year end and any ongoing VAT or payroll obligations first.
