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 services, spectacles, contact lenses and other goods each behave differently financially, and that mix can make bookkeeping, tax and VAT more involved than many practice owners expect.
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 that comes with running an optical business, including bookkeeping, annual accounts, Self Assessment, Corporation Tax returns and payroll. They also help with tax planning, record keeping and VAT questions where relevant, so that professional income and income from spectacles, contact lenses and other optical goods are recorded accurately.
Support is available to independent opticians, optometrists, dispensing opticians, self-employed optical professionals, optical practice owners and limited companies. Accounting needs differ depending on how you work, how you earn income and how the business is structured, so a sole trader, a partnership and a limited company will each have different reporting, tax and record-keeping requirements.
Yes. Self-employed optometrists, locum opticians and dispensing opticians often need help with Self Assessment, record keeping and claiming allowable expenses such as professional fees, equipment and travel. If you also supply spectacles, contact lenses or other optical goods, that income and the related costs may need separate attention, and VAT treatment can vary depending on the nature of each supply.
It depends on the practice. Most need bookkeeping, annual accounts and tax returns, and many need payroll for optical staff, management accounts and help with stock and equipment records. Corporation Tax applies to limited companies, while partnerships and sole traders are taxed differently. VAT support may also be relevant where the practice supplies a mix of professional services and optical goods.
Stock such as frames, lenses, contact lenses and consumables should be recorded consistently so that purchases, stock levels and cost of sales are accurate. Business expenses, including equipment, testing instruments, premises costs, insurance and professional fees, should be supported by proper records. Keeping this information organised throughout the year makes annual accounts and tax returns simpler.
Possibly. 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 some supplies may be exempt while others are standard-rated or subject to different rules. Registration thresholds should be checked against your own situation.
Yes. Payroll support can cover optometrists, dispensing opticians, optical assistants, reception and administrative staff, including PAYE, National Insurance and pension duties where they apply. If your practice works with locums or self-employed practitioners, it is worth reviewing whether those arrangements are genuinely self-employed, because that affects tax and payroll obligations.
Yes. Switching is usually straightforward, and many practices find it helpful to time the change with a year end. You will need to share records and details of your current position so that your accounts and returns can be prepared accurately and any outstanding filing or payment deadlines are not missed.
