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 clinical services with retail sales, which can make day-to-day accounting more involved than it first appears. Keeping income streams, stock and expenses properly recorded supports clearer reporting.
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 provide accounting, tax and compliance support tailored to optical professionals and practices. That can include bookkeeping, Self Assessment, annual accounts, Corporation Tax, payroll and VAT support where relevant, with records structured around the mix of professional services and optical goods that optical businesses typically provide.
They can support independent opticians, optometrists, dispensing opticians, self-employed optical professionals, practice owners, partnerships and limited companies. The right approach depends on how you trade, what you earn and how your business is structured, so support is adjusted to your circumstances rather than applied in the same way to everyone.
Yes. Self-employed optometrists and dispensing opticians often need help keeping professional income, expenses and any goods sold properly recorded, along with Self Assessment support and straightforward bookkeeping. Whether you work as a sole trader or run your own practice, the requirements depend on your individual circumstances.
It varies. Some practices mainly need bookkeeping and annual accounts, while others require payroll for staff and locums, management accounts, tax planning or VAT support. Practices holding significant stock in spectacles and contact lenses may also need help recording purchases, sales and stock levels accurately.
Stock such as frames, lenses and contact lenses should be recorded consistently so purchase costs and sales can be matched accurately. Equipment, premises costs and professional expenses should be logged with supporting records. The right approach depends on the size and nature of your practice, so it is worth reviewing how your records are kept.
Possibly. An optical business may provide professional services and supply goods such as spectacles and contact lenses, and these supplies can have different VAT treatments depending on the nature of the supply and the circumstances of the business. Registration and treatment depend on your turnover and what you supply, so advice should reflect your specific situation.
Yes. Payroll support can cover employed optometrists, dispensing opticians, reception and support staff, and payments to locums or contractors where relevant. Payroll obligations vary depending on how people are engaged, so it is important to review contracts and payment arrangements before deciding how each person should be treated.
Yes, switching accountants is generally straightforward. Providing your existing records and details of your current position allows the change to be managed, and ongoing support can then continue under clear, transparent fees with no hidden charges.
