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 have a single, simple income stream. Mixing professional fees with retail sales, stock, equipment and staff costs can make record keeping and tax reporting more involved than it first appears.
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.
They handle the accounting and tax work that optical professionals and practices need, including bookkeeping, Self Assessment, annual accounts, Corporation Tax, payroll and VAT support where it applies. The aim is to keep records accurate, deadlines met and the financial picture clear enough to support decisions about the practice.
We support self-employed optometrists and dispensing opticians, independent opticians, practice owners, partnerships and limited companies, as well as locums and businesses with more than one site. Requirements differ depending on how you trade, so the support is matched to your structure and income.
Yes. Self-employed optometrists and locums usually need Self Assessment, organised records of professional income and expenses, and clarity on payments on account. If you also sell spectacles, contact lenses or other goods, those sales and the associated stock need to be recorded separately.
Yes. Bookkeeping can be kept up to date through the year rather than left until the deadline, covering examination fees, contact lens income, retail sales, stock purchases and practice costs. Self Assessment is then prepared from those records, with expenses treated according to your individual circumstances.
If you trade through a limited company, annual accounts and Corporation Tax returns are usually required, alongside payroll and possibly VAT returns. The figures need to reflect optical income and stock accurately, and any reliefs or allowances depend on the company's circumstances and how the practice is run.
Frames, lenses and contact lenses should be recorded as stock and reviewed regularly, while equipment, premises costs, staff wages and professional expenses are logged as they arise. Accurate timing matters, and how an item is treated can depend on whether it is stock, a business expense or capital expenditure.
Potentially. VAT registration depends on turnover and the nature of your supplies. Professional optical services and the supply of optical goods can have different VAT treatments, and some supplies may be exempt, reduced or standard-rated depending on the circumstances, so the position needs reviewing rather than assumed.
Yes. Moving accountants is usually straightforward, and the first step is telling us about your practice, how it is structured and what you need. Records can then be reviewed, outstanding filing checked and ongoing support arranged to suit your circumstances.
