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 mould. Professional fees, retail sales of spectacles and contact lenses, stock, equipment and staff costs sit alongside each other, making record keeping, tax reporting and VAT more involved than 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 day-to-day financial administration of optical professionals and practices. That typically includes bookkeeping, Self Assessment, annual accounts, Corporation Tax, payroll and, where relevant, VAT support. They also help separate professional income from sales of spectacles, contact lenses and other optical goods.
Support can be provided to independent opticians, optometrists, dispensing opticians, self-employed locums, practice owners and limited companies running one or more optical sites. Because these roles and business models differ, the accounting and tax requirements are reviewed individually rather than treated as identical.
Yes. Self-employed optometrists, dispensing opticians and locums usually need Self Assessment support, accurate records of professional fees and expenses, and clarity on which costs are allowable. Practices operating through a partnership or limited company have different reporting requirements, so the approach is tailored to the structure in place.
Frames, lenses, contact lenses and consumables should be tracked so purchases, sales and year-end stock values are accurate. Business expenses such as testing equipment, fittings, insurance, software and premises costs need proper classification. Good records make it easier to understand margins and to support the figures reported in your accounts.
It depends on the business. Optical practices often make a mix of supplies, and professional services and optical goods can be treated differently for VAT purposes. Registration thresholds and the nature of each supply both matter, so VAT treatment should be reviewed against your own circumstances rather than assumed.
Yes. Payroll support can cover optometrists, dispensing opticians, optical assistants, reception staff and practice managers, including PAYE and pension administration. Where a practice engages associates or other contractors, the correct treatment of those payments can be reviewed as part of the wider accounting arrangements.
Yes. Moving accountants is usually straightforward, and the process generally involves confirming your current position and transferring the records needed to continue. Support can begin with a review of your existing accounts, bookkeeping and tax filings before ongoing services are agreed.
Get in touch and tell us about your optical business, how it is structured and what you need help with. From there, the relevant accounting and tax requirements can be identified and clear, transparent support arranged around your circumstances, with no hidden fees.
