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 accounting mould. Professional fees, retail sales, stock, equipment and staff mean income and costs arrive from several directions at once, making record keeping and tax reporting harder to manage.
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 accounting and tax administration that optical professionals and practices need, including bookkeeping, annual accounts, Self Assessment, Corporation Tax, payroll and VAT support where it applies. They also help with stock records, expenses and planning, so reporting reflects how the optical business actually operates.
They work with independent opticians, self-employed optometrists, locums, dispensing opticians, practice owners, partnerships and limited companies running optical practices. Support is shaped around whether you mainly provide clinical services, sell optical goods such as spectacles and contact lenses, or do both.
Yes. Self-employed optometrists, locums and dispensing opticians commonly need help with Self Assessment, record keeping and keeping business and personal finances separate. What you can claim and how income is reported depends on your individual circumstances, so advice is tailored rather than applied the same way to everyone.
Yes. If you trade through a limited company, annual accounts and a Corporation Tax return are usually required, alongside accurate records of income, stock, equipment and allowable expenses. The exact filing position depends on your company's circumstances and the accounting period involved, so it is reviewed case by case.
Frames, lenses, contact lenses and consumables are stock, so purchases, usage and cost of sales should be tracked rather than treated as general overheads. Equipment, professional indemnity, continuing education and premises costs also need accurate records so allowable expenses can be identified and supported if HMRC asks questions.
Possibly. VAT treatment depends on the nature of each supply and your business circumstances. Professional optical services and the sale of optical goods such as spectacles or contact lenses can be treated differently, and registration thresholds matter. It is worth reviewing your particular mix of services and products rather than assuming one rule covers everything.
Yes. Payroll for optometrists, dispensing opticians, optical assistants and reception staff can be managed, including PAYE, National Insurance and payslips. Payments to locums can be treated differently from employee salaries, so it helps to check each working arrangement individually before deciding how it should be handled.
Switching accountants is generally straightforward. You would share details of your current accounting arrangements and records, then support continues without gaps in your bookkeeping, filings or deadlines. Handling the transition usually sits with the incoming accountant, which keeps disruption to your practice to a minimum.
