Specialist Accountants for Opticians & Optometrists
Accountants for Opticians in Salisbury
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Optical Professionals and Practices We Support
Independent Opticians
GOS income reconciliation, VAT apportionment between exempt sight tests and taxable dispensing, stock control and owner profit extraction.
Locum Optometrists
Self-assessment, IR35 status on agency work, GOC and professional fees, mileage between practices and equipment claims.
Optometry Clinics & Multiples
Management accounts per branch, partial exemption calculations, payroll for optical assistants and funding for new sites.
Private & Specialist Eye Care
Ophthalmology and refractive surgery providers: company accounts, VAT on cosmetic versus medical treatment and capital allowances on equipment.
Our Accounting Services for Opticians and Optical Practices
Optical Tax Planning
Incorporation reviews, capital allowances on OCT scanners and consulting room fit-out, and profit extraction planning for practice owners.
Payroll & Pensions for Optical Staff
Payroll for optometrists, dispensing opticians and optical assistants, plus auto-enrolment, statutory pay and locum payments.
Bookkeeping for Optical Practices
Cloud bookkeeping that reconciles GOS payments, private fees and retail till takings so your figures are accurate all year.
VAT Apportionment for Opticians
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.
Management Accounts & Reporting
Reports showing tests per day, dispensing conversion, margin per branch and profit trends, so decisions are based on real numbers.
Key Accounting Challenges for Optical Businesses
Optical businesses rarely fit a single template. Income can come from professional services, goods, or a mix of both, and stock, equipment and premises costs all need thoughtful treatment. That mix is what makes bookkeeping and tax planning more involved than many expect.
- Mixed income streams: examination fees, spectacle and contact lens sales, repairs and locum work all need clear separation in the records.
- Stock and inventory: frames, lenses and contact lenses tie up cash, so stock movements need tracking to keep figures accurate.
- Equipment and practice costs: diagnostic and dispensing equipment, testing room fit-outs and practice premises costs need to be treated correctly.
- Payroll and staff: optometrists, dispensing opticians, optical assistants and reception staff, plus locum or contractor payments, all affect payroll and tax.
- VAT on different supplies: professional services and optical goods can be treated differently, so the nature of each supply matters.
Why Specialist Accounting Support Matters for Optical Businesses
Real Optical Expertise
GOS income, voucher values, partial exemption and dispensing margin — no explaining required.
Built Around Your Practice
Independents, multiples and locum optometrists each get a different service, not a template.
VAT Apportionment Done Right
We use a defensible apportionment method and keep the workings ready in case HMRC asks.
Fixed, Transparent Fees
One agreed monthly fee with no hourly billing and no surprises at year end.
Clear Margin Reporting
Management accounts that show where the profit actually comes from, test by test and branch by branch.
Named Accountant, Real Answers
You deal with the same qualified person every time, by phone or email, not a call centre.
Our Simple 3-Step Process for Optical Businesses
1. Initial Consultation (It’s Free):
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.
2. Customised Plan:
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.
3. Ongoing Support & Updates:
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.
Accounting Support Built for Optical Practices
Technology Driven
Using the latest technology to offer customised financial strategies that help healthcare practices grow and thrive.
Named Optical Accountant
A dedicated accountant for opticians who understands GOS income, stock and dispensing margin.
Ongoing Support
Our team is here whenever you need guidance. We offer unlimited support to ensure your financial management is always on point.
Experienced Team
Our team has over 100 years of combined accountancy experience.
Free - Email Reminders
Never Miss any deadline with our automated email reminders.
Yes, We Are Chartered!
We’re an ICAEW, ACCA & AAT accredited Firm.
How to Join/Switch
Take a back seat and let our expert accountants handle everything. Here’s how easy it is to get started with us:
Get in touch
Reach out to us, and we’ll discuss your needs and how we can help your healthcare practice thrive.
Letter of Engagement
We’ll send over a simple letter to formalise our partnership and get everything in motion.
Previous Accountants
If you're switching, we’ll take care of contacting your previous accountants to make the transition smooth.
We Do the Rest
From there, sit back and relax. We’ll manage your accounts, taxes, and everything in between, keeping your practice running smoothly.
FAQs
They handle the day-to-day accounting and tax work behind an optical business or career, including bookkeeping, annual accounts, Self Assessment, Corporation Tax, payroll and VAT support where applicable, while keeping records organised and deadlines met. The exact work depends on how you are structured and how you earn your income.
Support is available to independent opticians, optometrists, dispensing opticians, self-employed locums, practice owners, partnerships and limited companies. Because roles and business models differ, the accounting arrangements are matched to how each professional or practice actually operates rather than a single fixed package.
Yes. Self-employed optometrists, locum opticians and dispensing opticians often need help with Self Assessment, allowable expenses and record keeping across multiple engagements. Where earnings, expenses or business structure vary, the reporting position is reviewed individually rather than assumed.
That varies. Many practices need bookkeeping, payroll, annual accounts and Corporation Tax, while some also require management accounts, VAT support and tax planning. Services relating to stock, equipment, premises and different income streams can be included where they are relevant to the practice's circumstances.
Sales of spectacles and contact lenses are business income and form part of turnover, with the related costs of frames, lenses and stock recorded as expenses. For VAT, the treatment of optical goods and professional services can differ, so each supply needs to be considered on its own facts.
Possibly, depending on turnover and the nature of supplies. Optical businesses often provide both professional services and goods, and these can carry different VAT treatments. Because the position depends on the specific supplies and circumstances of the business, it is worth reviewing rather than assuming one rule applies.
Yes. Payroll support can cover optometrists, dispensing opticians, optical assistants, reception staff and practice managers, including PAYE, National Insurance and pension duties, as well as payments to locums or contractors where relevant.
In most cases, yes. Moving accountants usually involves confirming your current position, gathering records and corresponding with your existing firm if needed. The aim is to keep the transition smooth so accounts, returns and payroll continue without disruption.