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 simple accounting mould. Professional eye care income, sales of optical goods, stock, equipment and practice overheads all interact, and how each is recorded and taxed can depend on the supply and the business structure.
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 financial and tax work that optical professionals and practices need. This can include bookkeeping, Self Assessment, annual accounts, Corporation Tax, payroll and VAT support where it applies, along with accurate recording of income from professional services and sales of spectacles or contact lenses.
Support is available for independent opticians, optometrists, dispensing opticians, self-employed optical professionals, practice owners and other optical businesses. Because these roles and business models differ, accounting and tax requirements can vary considerably, and the right approach depends on how you operate and how your income is earned.
Yes. Self-employed optometrists, locum and independent optical professionals typically need help with record keeping, expenses and Self Assessment, including the timing of tax payments. How income is reported depends on whether you work as a sole trader, in a partnership or through a limited company.
It varies. Many practices need bookkeeping, payroll and annual accounts, plus Corporation Tax if they trade through a limited company. Management accounts can help with stock, equipment and cash flow, and VAT support may be relevant since different optical supplies can be treated differently. The right mix depends on your circumstances.
Yes. Bookkeeping for optical businesses often needs to separate professional fee income from sales of spectacles, contact lenses and other goods, while tracking stock, equipment and practice costs. Self Assessment then brings that information together, and the requirements depend on your business structure and how income is earned.
Yes. If your practice trades through a limited company, annual accounts and a Corporation Tax return are generally required, supported by accurate records. Income from professional services and sales of optical goods both feed into this, and how items such as equipment and stock are treated depends on the circumstances.
Spectacles and contact lenses are usually treated as trading stock or sales of goods, so purchases, stock levels and sales need to be recorded accurately. The VAT treatment can differ from that of professional services, and it depends on the nature of the supply and the circumstances of the business.
Some do. VAT registration depends on turnover and the nature of your supplies, and optical businesses can face different VAT considerations for professional services compared with optical goods such as spectacles and contact lenses. Because the rules depend on individual circumstances, it is worth reviewing your position rather than assuming a blanket treatment.
