Specialist Accountants for Opticians & Optometrists

Accountants for Opticians in Skipton

CruseBurke provides practical accounting and tax support for opticians, optometrists, dispensing opticians and optical businesses, with clear, transparent guidance tailored to the realities of running an optical practice.

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Jamie Fletcher
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It was a pleasure working with Anum on our accounts. The whole process was swift and effortless, and it was one less thing to worry about. I'd highly recommend them.
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Accotax have been our accountants for many years now. We maintained them, because of their professionalism. In the last coiple of years, i have working with Imran, who has been very professional and helpful in guiding us through the whole process explaining and clarifying every aspect of it. Very prompt in responding to questions and patient with us even when we seem to be slow. I really enjoy working with him. Thank you
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Muna Mohamoud
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I highly recommend Imran to anyone looking for a reliable and knowledgeable accountant. He helped me sort out a very complicated backlog of accounts and prepared my overdue tax returns with professionalism and attention to detail. Throughout the process, he was incredibly patient, took the time to answer all of my questions, and explained everything clearly. He guided me through each step and helped rectify issues that had built up over time, making what felt like an overwhelming situation much more manageable. I'm very pleased with the service I've received and truly appreciate his support. If you need help with your accounts or taxes, I would highly recommend Imran.
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Sergey M
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I had a positive experience with Accotax. The work was completed promptly, my tax return was successfully filed, and I received a refund of overpaid tax. I found the cooperation efficient and helpful. Special thanks to Muhammad Saifullah for his assistance.
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Fabulous team at ACCOTAX - very efficient and good response time . Honest and professional with their work. I would highly recommend them even if you’re a young start up - or a large business they have it covered .
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We worked with a few different accountants before finally settling with Accotax, and we’re really glad we did. Their team is great. Abdul is responsive and easy to reach whenever I have a question, which makes a big difference. They take the time to understand how our business works and what our needs are. They are very knowledgeable, and when they don’t have the answer straight away, they take the time to look into it and get back to us quickly. Anum, who looks after our account on a day-to-day basis, including reconciling invoices and preparing the annual accounts, is amazing. She is professional, efficient, and follows the processes we have put in place together. She's also very quickin getting back to us whenever needed. We’re very happy to work with her and hope to continue doing so for as long as possible. Overall, Accotax has made our accounting experience much smoother and easier. We see them as a long-term partner as our business continues to grow. I would 100% recommend them.
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Imran provides a very dependable and straightforward accounting service. He is always responsive and professional when managing our accounts. Excellent support.
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Martin Tyrrell
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I have really impressed to date with all dealings with Accotax highly enough. From day one, they've made what can often be a complicated and stressful part of running a business feel straightforward and hassle-free. A special mention has to go to Anum, who has been friendly, incredibly responsive, and genuinely cares about providing the best possible service. No question is ever too much trouble, and she consistently goes above and beyond to make sure everything is dealt with efficiently. I wouldn't hesitate to recommend you to anyone looking for an accountant they can genuinely trust.
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Great speedy service and very personable. Anum dealt with my income certificate and did everything quickly and helped me out massively. Very happy with the service provided.
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The Optical Professionals and Practices We Support

Accountants for Opticians work with a wide range of optical professionals, from independent opticians and locum optometrists to dispensing opticians and established practice owners. How we help depends on how you operate. A self-employed optometrist working across different practices has very different accounting needs from a partnership running a high street practice, or a limited company supplying spectacles, contact lenses and clinical services from one site. Each structure affects how income is reported, what expenses can be claimed and how tax is administered. Tell us how your optical work is arranged and we will focus on the accounting that genuinely applies to you.

Independent Opticians

GOS income reconciliation, VAT apportionment between exempt sight tests and taxable dispensing, stock control and owner profit extraction.

Locum Optometrists

Self-assessment, IR35 status on agency work, GOC and professional fees, mileage between practices and equipment claims.

Optometry Clinics & Multiples

Management accounts per branch, partial exemption calculations, payroll for optical assistants and funding for new sites.

Private & Specialist Eye Care

Ophthalmology and refractive surgery providers: company accounts, VAT on cosmetic versus medical treatment and capital allowances on equipment.

Our Accounting Services for Optical Practices

Optical practices rarely fit a single template, so the support we provide is shaped around your circumstances. For self-employed optometrists and locum dispensing opticians, that often means Self Assessment, straightforward bookkeeping and help keeping professional income records tidy. For practice owners and limited companies, annual accounts, Corporation Tax, payroll for optical staff and management accounts usually carry more weight. We can also help with VAT support where it applies, tax planning, financial record keeping and decisions around business structure, whether you operate as a sole trader, partnership or limited company. Where a practice sells spectacles, contact lenses and other optical goods alongside clinical services, separating those income streams properly matters.

Optical Tax Planning

Incorporation reviews, capital allowances on OCT scanners and consulting room fit-out, and profit extraction planning for practice owners.

Payroll & Pensions for Optical Staff

Payroll for optometrists, dispensing opticians and optical assistants, plus auto-enrolment, statutory pay and locum payments.

Bookkeeping for Optical Practices

Cloud bookkeeping that reconciles GOS payments, private fees and retail till takings so your figures are accurate all year.

VAT Apportionment for Opticians

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.

Management Accounts & Reporting

Reports showing tests per day, dispensing conversion, margin per branch and profit trends, so decisions are based on real numbers.

Key Accounting Challenges for Optical Businesses

Optical businesses mix clinical work with retail, which makes the numbers less predictable. Income arrives from several directions, costs vary by patient, and stock moves constantly, so keeping records straight takes real discipline.

  • Separating income streams — Clinical fees, spectacle sales, contact lens supplies and optical goods often share one till, so records must distinguish them clearly.
  • Stock and inventory — Frames, lenses and contact lenses tie up money, and slow-moving stock can distort margins if it is not tracked properly.
  • Equipment and premises costs — Testing equipment, diagnostic tools, insurance and practice overheads need accurate recording to support allowable expense claims.
  • Payroll and contractor payments — Employed optometrists, dispensing opticians, reception staff and locum payments each carry different tax and reporting obligations.
  • VAT on mixed supplies — Professional services and optical goods can be treated differently for VAT, depending on the nature of each supply.

Why Specialist Accounting Support Matters for Optical Businesses

Optical businesses do not sit neatly in one category. A practice selling spectacles, contact lenses and other optical goods has stock, suppliers and retail margins to manage, on top of the professional income its clinicians generate. That combination affects bookkeeping, how expenses are recorded, payroll for staff and locums, and how tax is administered across the year. Support that understands this can help keep records in order, flag costs that may be allowable, and make sure income from clinical work and retail sales is treated correctly, including where VAT considerations differ between the two.

Real Optical Expertise

GOS income, voucher values, partial exemption and dispensing margin — no explaining required.

Built Around Your Practice

Independents, multiples and locum optometrists each get a different service, not a template.

VAT Apportionment Done Right

We use a defensible apportionment method and keep the workings ready in case HMRC asks.

Fixed, Transparent Fees

One agreed monthly fee with no hourly billing and no surprises at year end.

Clear Margin Reporting

Management accounts that show where the profit actually comes from, test by test and branch by branch.

Named Accountant, Real Answers

You deal with the same qualified person every time, by phone or email, not a call centre.

Our Simple 3-Step Process for Optical Businesses

Our process is designed around optical professionals and practices rather than the other way round. We begin by understanding how you work, then identify the accounting and tax requirements that actually apply, and continue supporting you as your practice or career develops over time. 1. Tell Us About Your Business — Share how you are set up, where your income comes from, and whether you sell spectacles, contact lenses or other optical goods. 2. Review Your Accounting Needs — We then identify what applies to you, from bookkeeping, Self Assessment and annual accounts to Corporation Tax, payroll and VAT support where relevant. 3. Receive Ongoing Support — Support continues as your needs change, whether you are a sole trader, a partnership, a locum optometrist, a dispensing optician or a limited company practice.

1. Initial Consultation (It’s Free):

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.

2. Customised Plan:

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.

3. Ongoing Support & Updates:

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.

Accounting Support Built for Optical Practices

Every optical practice has its own mix of clinical work, retail sales and overheads, so support should be shaped around that reality rather than a generic template. That might mean keeping bookkeeping in step with daily frame and lens sales, reconciling card and supplier records, running payroll for practice staff and preparing the figures needed for tax returns. It can also involve maintaining clean financial records for equipment purchases, premises costs and professional expenses, and working through VAT considerations where they apply. The aim is straightforward: accurate records, fewer last-minute surprises, and clear answers when a question about your optical business comes up.

Technology Driven

Using the latest technology to offer customised financial strategies that help healthcare practices grow and thrive.

Named Optical Accountant

A dedicated accountant for opticians who understands GOS income, stock and dispensing margin.

Ongoing Support

Our team is here whenever you need guidance. We offer unlimited support to ensure your financial management is always on point.

Experienced Team

Our team has over 100 years of combined accountancy experience.

Free - Email Reminders

Never Miss any deadline with our automated email reminders.

Yes, We Are Chartered!

We’re an ICAEW, ACCA & AAT accredited Firm.

How to Join/Switch

Take a back seat and let our expert accountants handle everything. Here’s how easy it is to get started with us:

Get in touch

Reach out to us, and we’ll discuss your needs and how we can help your healthcare practice thrive.

Letter of Engagement

We’ll send over a simple letter to formalise our partnership and get everything in motion.

Previous Accountants

If you're switching, we’ll take care of contacting your previous accountants to make the transition smooth.

We Do the Rest

From there, sit back and relax. We’ll manage your accounts, taxes, and everything in between, keeping your practice running smoothly.

FAQs

They handle the accounting and tax side of running an optical business or working as a self-employed optical professional. That can include bookkeeping, Self Assessment, annual accounts, Corporation Tax, payroll and VAT support where applicable, along with practical help recording income from clinical work, spectacle sales and contact lens supplies.

Independent opticians, optometrists, dispensing opticians, locum and self-employed professionals, practice partners and limited companies running optical practices. The right support depends on how you earn income and how your business is structured, so the work is tailored to your circumstances rather than a fixed approach.

Yes. Self-employed optometrists and locum dispensing opticians usually need help with Self Assessment, keeping records of professional income and claiming allowable expenses such as travel, equipment and professional fees. Whether a particular cost can be claimed depends on your individual circumstances, so each case is looked at separately.

Yes, across all of those areas. Sole traders and partnerships typically focus on Self Assessment and bookkeeping, while limited companies also need annual accounts and Corporation Tax returns. Practices with staff often add payroll, and VAT support can be included where a business is registered or reviewing its position.

Frames, lenses, contact lenses and accessories should be tracked as stock, with purchases, sales and what remains on the shelf recorded accurately. Practice expenses such as testing equipment, premises costs, insurance and staff wages should be kept separate and supported by documentation, since what can be claimed depends on individual circumstances.

Often yes, but it is rarely a simple yes or no. Professional optical services and the supply of optical goods such as spectacles and contact lenses can have different VAT treatments, and the position depends on the nature of each supply and the circumstances of the business. We can help you work through what applies to you.

Yes. Switching is usually straightforward. We ask for details of your current setup, review what has been done previously, and take over the necessary records and filings. If anything in your existing accounts or returns is unclear, that is a sensible time to raise it.

Get in touch and tell us how your optical work or practice is structured, how you earn income and what you need help with. From there we can outline the accounting and tax support that fits, along with clear fees and no hidden extras.

Speak to an Expert

Need Accountants for Opticians in Skipton Who Understand Your Business?

Whether you are juggling Self Assessment alongside locum work or running an independent practice with staff and stock, the figures come together faster with the right support. CruseBurke helps opticians, optometrists and dispensing opticians with bookkeeping, annual accounts, Corporation Tax and payroll, keeping everything clear and properly recorded, so you always know where you stand.