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 accounting mould. Professional income, product sales, stock and equipment sit alongside each other, and each brings its own record-keeping, tax and VAT questions that need consistent attention.
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 need, including bookkeeping, Self Assessment, annual accounts, Corporation Tax, payroll and VAT support where it applies. Because optical businesses often combine professional services with the sale of spectacles, contact lenses and other goods, the work needs to reflect both sides of the business.
Support is available for independent opticians, self-employed optometrists, dispensing opticians, optical practice owners, partnerships and limited companies, as well as other optical businesses. The right approach depends on how you trade, how income is earned and whether you employ staff or hold stock, so requirements are reviewed individually.
Yes. Self-employed opticians and optometrists typically need Self Assessment, accurate bookkeeping and support with allowable expenses such as equipment, professional fees and travel between practice locations. If you also sell optical goods, those sales need recording separately, and VAT may need consideration depending on turnover and the nature of your supplies.
It varies. Many practices need bookkeeping, payroll, annual accounts, Corporation Tax and management accounts, while others need only some of these. Stock records for frames, lenses and consumables, plus equipment and premises costs, usually need attention. The right mix depends on your structure, staffing and how the practice operates.
Yes. Bookkeeping keeps professional income, product sales, stock purchases and expenses in order, which makes Self Assessment and annual accounts far easier to prepare. Records should separate different income streams clearly, particularly where a practice sells spectacles and contact lenses alongside sight testing and professional services.
Yes. Limited companies and incorporated practices need annual accounts and a Corporation Tax return each year, and payroll covers the optometrists, dispensing opticians, optical assistants and support staff you employ. Accurate records of income, stock, equipment, premises costs and salaries all feed into those figures and support sensible planning.
They are generally treated as trading stock or product sales rather than professional fees. That means purchases, stock levels and cost of sales need tracking, and income from spectacle and contact lens supply may be recorded separately from sight testing income. VAT treatment can differ too, so it is worth confirming how each type of supply is treated.
Many do, and the rules are not uniform. Professional optical services and the supply of optical goods such as spectacles and contact lenses can be treated differently for VAT, and the position depends on the nature of each supply and the circumstances of the business. Registration also depends on taxable turnover, so advice should be specific to your situation.
