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. Professional fees, optical goods, staffing, equipment and premises costs all interact, which means bookkeeping, tax and VAT decisions need more thought than they do for many other small businesses.
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 administration of optical professionals and practices. That can include bookkeeping, annual accounts, Self Assessment, Corporation Tax, payroll and VAT support, alongside advice on expenses, stock, equipment and how different income streams should be recorded and reported.
We work with independent opticians, optometrists, dispensing opticians, self-employed optical professionals, practice owners, partnerships and limited companies. The right support depends on how you trade, how you are structured and how your income is earned, so the approach is tailored rather than fixed.
Yes. Self-employed opticians and optometrists often need help with Self Assessment, record keeping and understanding which costs can be claimed against professional income. If you also sell spectacles, contact lenses or other optical goods, those income streams may need to be recorded and treated differently for tax purposes.
It varies. Some practices mainly need bookkeeping, payroll and annual accounts, while others benefit from management accounts, tax planning, VAT support or a review of their business structure. Services should reflect your income streams, staffing, premises, equipment and stock rather than a fixed package.
Yes. We can keep your records in order throughout the year and prepare your Self Assessment return where you are a sole trader, partner or company director with income that needs to be reported. Accurate bookkeeping makes the process smoother and helps avoid surprises later.
Spectacles, contact lenses and other optical goods are sales of goods, so they are usually recorded as trading income, and stock levels should be tracked properly. VAT treatment can differ from professional optical services, depending on the nature of each supply and your business circumstances.
Possibly. Registration depends on your turnover and the VAT treatment of what you supply. Professional optical services and goods such as spectacles or contact lenses can be treated differently, and mixed supplies add complexity, so VAT should be reviewed against your own circumstances rather than assumed.
Yes. Switching accountants is usually simpler than people expect. Once you tell us about your optical business, we can discuss what is needed to transfer records and take over the relevant accounting and tax work, reviewing any outstanding filings or deadlines as part of that.
