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 blend clinical work with retail sales, which can make the numbers less straightforward than they first appear. Mixing professional fees with product revenue, stock and equipment creates accounting questions that need careful handling.
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 accounting and tax work that optical professionals and practices face, including bookkeeping, annual accounts, Self Assessment, Corporation Tax, payroll and VAT support where relevant. The focus is on income from professional services and optical goods, plus stock, equipment and premises costs.
Support can be tailored to self-employed optometrists, dispensing opticians, locum and part-time optical professionals, independent practice owners, partnerships and limited companies. Each has different income, stock, staffing and reporting arrangements, so the accounting approach is shaped around how that individual or business actually operates.
Yes. Self-employed optometrists and dispensing opticians often need help with Self Assessment, records of professional fees and expenses, and clarity on what can be claimed. Where someone also sells spectacles or contact lenses, income and costs may need separating so the figures are accurate.
Yes, for optical practices and companies trading as limited companies. This can include preparing annual accounts, calculating Corporation Tax, and keeping statutory records in order. The exact position depends on your structure, income streams and any equipment or stock owned by the company.
Stock such as frames, lenses and contact lenses should be tracked and valued consistently, with purchases and sales recorded as they occur. Business expenses, including equipment, testing instruments, premises costs and staff costs, should be supported by records. Keeping this organised through the year makes accounts and tax returns far more straightforward.
VAT can apply to optical businesses, but treatment is not uniform. Professional optical services and supplies of goods such as spectacles or contact lenses may be treated differently, and the position depends on the nature of each supply and your circumstances. Thresholds and what is standard-rated, reduced or exempt should be reviewed individually.
Yes. Switching accountants is usually straightforward, and the process starts with sharing details of your current arrangements, records and deadlines. Once the position is understood, the appropriate accounting and tax support can be put in place for your optical business.
Start by telling CruseBurke about your optical business or professional role, including how you are structured, how you earn income and what accounting support you need. From there, the relevant requirements can be reviewed and ongoing support arranged.
