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 professional income with retail sales, which makes record keeping more involved than in a purely service-based practice. Keeping those income streams, costs and tax obligations clear is where many practices need support.
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 day-to-day accounting and tax work behind an optical business, including bookkeeping, Self Assessment, annual accounts, Corporation Tax and payroll. They also help with stock records, equipment costs, VAT on mixed supplies and the records needed to keep professional income and retail sales clear.
Accountants for Opticians work with self-employed optometrists, locums, dispensing opticians, independent opticians, practice partners and limited companies running one or more practices. The right support depends on how you earn income, whether you employ staff and whether you sell optical goods alongside professional services.
Yes. Self-employed optometrists, locums and dispensing opticians often need Self Assessment, straightforward bookkeeping and guidance on allowable expenses. If you are considering incorporation, we can explain how a limited company structure might affect your tax position, based on your own circumstances.
It varies. Many practices need bookkeeping, payroll, annual accounts and Corporation Tax, while others also require management accounts, VAT support or help separating professional fee income from sales of spectacles and contact lenses. The appropriate mix depends on your structure, staffing and the supplies you make.
Frames, lenses, contact lenses and consumables should be recorded as stock and reconciled regularly, so that cost of sales and closing stock figures are accurate. Equipment, premises costs and professional expenses should be recorded as they arise, with the correct treatment depending on the nature and purpose of each cost.
VAT treatment depends on the nature of each supply and the circumstances of the business. Professional optical services and the supply of goods such as spectacles and contact lenses can be treated differently, and exemptions or reduced treatments may apply in some cases. Accurate records and invoice wording are important.
Yes. Payroll support can cover employed optometrists, dispensing opticians, optical assistants and administrative staff, including payslips, PAYE and pension duties. If you also pay locums or associates, we can help you understand whether they should be treated as employees or self-employed contractors.
Yes, switching is usually straightforward, and we can help with the handover of records and any outstanding filings. It helps to have your last set of accounts, recent bookkeeping and details of your current business structure ready, particularly if you run a limited company.
